I was planning to throw away this chair, so damaged and having been with us for nearly 20 years.   But my daughter wouldn’t even let me get rid of it,   assuring me she would turn it into a beautiful piece of furniture. Look for yourself at what she’s done with it and share your thoughts on her work. 

A few weeks ago, our neighborhood had a bulky waste collection. Generally, people throw away green waste, old appliances, outdated televisions, and broken items.

However, we were surprised to find an old wooden chair in a colonial/country style, very popular in the 90s. It’s still structurally in good condition, but it has a few scratches and splashes of paint.

We decided to give it a second life by repainting it.

It’s so rewarding to be able to rescue discarded items and turn them into something beautiful – this is truly recycling at its best! The hardest part was deciding on the color. After much thought, we chose a bright red. This color will give the chair a stunning look and make it a great accessory for our photos.

If you’re looking for a piece of furniture to restore, keep an eye out during bulky waste collections in your neighborhood. You might even have something at home that just needs a renovation.

To give the chair a new life, we first used fine sandpaper to carefully sand the entire surface. This removed the gloss of the previous paint and any stains.

Next, we cleaned the chair with a damp cloth to remove all the dust and accumulated dirt. Finally, we applied a coat of White Knight Rust Guard All Purpose Primer. What we really like about this primer is that it combines both a base coat and an undercoat in one application. Its spray formula makes it incredibly easy to use.