"The Old Chair"

la vieille chaise

The Old Chair

This "old chair" didn't quite look as pretty when I first spied it, and it's twin.

They were dirty, and had cobwebs, and just weren't very appealing.

Until...

I scrubbed with soapy water, and Windex. (I read on a blog that Windex is a good cleaner for heavy dirt), and gave one of the chairs a light sanding.

Then I painted with MyColor Pantone Whitecap Gray Paint.

I used wax in the spots where I wanted to distress, and then painted with another coat of the Whitecap Gray.

Then, I hand painted "la vieille chaise", the old chiar, on the top rung.

(I do not have a very steady hand)

I actually like the way that the wording is a little shaky, and not perfect!

Lastly, I used Steel wool to distress, and a sanding block, then used a faux glazing paint mixed with some light brown craft paint.

Even though, it's "la vielle chaise," I think the transformation is great!

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