Trying to decide how to refinish this gossip chair. Any ideas?
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Connie
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Purchased at a flea market. I'm trying to decide whether to paint or restore it.
Purchased at a flea market. Trying to decide whether to paint or restore
15 answers
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If you are planning to leave the chair against the wall I would refinish it. If its is going to be placed in a different location than that will depend on the rest of the furnishings.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 28, 2015
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I love the look of chalk paint..... Make it a pretty color to match or work with other decor in your home. Make it your own.....
Janel Eckert Fry
on Sep 28, 2015
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I think it looks awesome just the way it is, especially with the neat window name art above it. Depending on its condition, I bet the most you'd have to use on it was some Howard's Restor A Finish in the color closest to it's current finish. It's almost as easy as giving it a good cleaning.
Z
on Sep 28, 2015
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Leave it just as it is. It compliments the lamp, flooring and the wood trim.
Sherry
on Sep 29, 2015
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Love it the way it is! Restore it!
Kim
on Sep 29, 2015
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Too cute to paint! Restore it and maybe add acute seat cushion for a pop of color.
Sandi Jones
on Sep 29, 2015
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I personally would restore/refinish rather than paint it. It looks like it's still in good enough condition, and even the prettiest shade of paint can't hold a candle to the natural beauty of wood grain, at least in my opinion. Whatever you decide, good luck, and congrats on such a nice find.
Angel
on Sep 29, 2015
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Sit is nice finish you might oil it with lemon oil or orange oil than paste wax,
Cj Avery
on Sep 29, 2015
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I agree I hate to paint something that is in good condition, maybe just give it a light sand and put some poly on it to protect it.
Christine King
on Sep 29, 2015
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I saw something years ago (probably B-4 Facebook) You can put furniture out in the sun to bleach it. Ya' have to watch the weather. Here in Colorado we went about 28 days without rain. We love our blue skies, but need rain, too!
Grandmasue10
on Sep 29, 2015
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Restore it--it is a classic. Great find.
Sarah A. Victory
on Sep 30, 2015
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Perhaps a decal or trim piece if you want to personalize it...but be picky. It is such a nice piece as it is. Good luck!
Pat whitmus
on Sep 30, 2015
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Google 'painted gossip bench' and see them in 'images.' There are lots and lots of great ideas there!
Gilmer Gal
on Oct 02, 2015
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It looks great the way it is. A telephone table!
JILL
on Oct 03, 2015
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It's a great piece, but the lamp is too tall, it make the table look squat with the large pic above. Love the pic there by the way; awesome. Make the table yours. They we're made for convenience and comfort. Upholster the back over v boards not whole back and make tie on cushions to match. Take your colors from the picture;ex: green leaves,white or cream, bold flowers if u like. Like a said go with your gut its old and beautiful. Luck!
Anne fenske
on Oct 05, 2015
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