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Candy Girl
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Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
I found a perfect desk chair for my computer desk (I have been using a kitchen chair) in the garbage today (I love in Park SLope, so the garbage is pretty nice  ) Anyway, it has been pained a couple of times and the cushion definitely needs some new fabric. Here are my questions.
1- Do I have to sand the chair before painting it?
2- Does it need a primer?
3- Do I have to use a staple gun to reupholster the seat or will a regular stapler do?
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
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erin
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
Full Frontal: Not so bad
Close up of back rest
Underneath the seat cushion
Back of chair
Upside down--the worst part
Just to let you know the chair is in excellent condition structurally, just needs a good painting and some fabric for the seat cushion. Maybe even a pillow to go on top of it. Suggestions??
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| Posted 4/4/10 1:14 PM |
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
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erin
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
One more thing--it's solid wood--not sure what kind.
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| Posted 4/4/10 1:15 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
You need to sand before painting. I probably wouldn't prime since it's already painted white, just maybe hit the spots where the wood is showing through.
I can't imagine a regular stapler going through the fabric and the wood. I've always used a manual staple gun, they aren't expensive. Any hardware store will have them. I got mine at Walmart.
Message edited 4/4/2010 1:20:30 PM.
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| Posted 4/4/10 1:18 PM |
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
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erin
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
Posted by CathyB
You need to sand before painting. I probably wouldn't prime since it's already painted white, just maybe hit the spots where the wood is showing through.
I can't imagine a regular stapler going through the fabric and the wood. I've always used a manual staple gun, they aren't expensive. Any hardware store will have them. I got mine at Walmart.
Thank you! I really should invest in one anyway. Should I sand the entire chair? That seems like a PITA.
Also, what type of sandpaper should I use?
Message edited 4/4/2010 1:28:11 PM.
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| Posted 4/4/10 1:27 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
My step mother trash picks awesome stuff all the time. She NEVER sands. She uses Killz Primer and 2 coats of paint. If you are looking for a "perfect" finish then you will want to sand, but shabby chic-ish you're cool with primer and paint.
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| Posted 4/4/10 4:35 PM |
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Lucky09
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
I would lightly sand - if you go to the paint store they will tell you which sand paper to buy. Wipe it down with a damp cloth to let dry and then paint it! I wouldn't even prime it since it's already white.
And yes, I would use a staple gun for that seat. Otherwise you risk it coming undone...
I got my staple gun at Lowes. It also shoots small NAILS... DH was jealous of it. 
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| Posted 4/4/10 9:11 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
You can also buy foam at a craft store & put it under the fabric to make the seat more comfy.
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| Posted 4/5/10 10:33 AM |
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
Thanks all! Does anyone know what that orange stuff is called that removes paint? It's like a foam that you spread on and then wipe it off and stain?
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| Posted 4/6/10 1:33 PM |
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Candy Girl
Candy girl- you are so sweet!
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erin
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
Posted by tourist
You can also buy foam at a craft store & put it under the fabric to make the seat more comfy.
This is a great idea!
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| Posted 4/6/10 1:33 PM |
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bird382
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Re: Can you give me advice on a simple DIY project? WITH PICS!!
Posted by Snickers
Thanks all! Does anyone know what that orange stuff is called that removes paint? It's like a foam that you spread on and then wipe it off and stain?
Citristrip?
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| Posted 4/6/10 2:01 PM |
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