Great frame, what to do?
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The chair has been in a dry basement for years! I found it when Hubby and I were cleaning. It is sold and the metal strapping is quite strong. I would love to know what I should use to clean, seal and prime it. I already have the pillow for the seat.
It's a large seat and wood is strong and no cracks.
The fabric is attached under the metal stays. Is there a safe way to remove the metal so as not to enlarge the holes?
SInce the wood is so dry, is there some kind of seasoning I need to use before priming?
This one is looking straight down on seat. What other material can I use to help support the seat? I can purchase 3 1/2 webbing at Joann's, but would like something else that will make sure no one would fall through. Thanks for all your help. What do you think of bright yellow?
8 answers
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Fisrst i would clean it with mild soap and water, wipe dry as soon as done cleaning, to me finish looks to be in good shape....I think would need is some Fornbies(sp?) wood refinisher to wake finis back up or you could also paint..great find.
Lagree Wyndham
on Apr 30, 2015
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Hi, make it into an outside planter....the seat part I mean, find a container, so whatever you need to do to protect the main part of the chair, I would paint it white, make it shabby chic look, and plant beautiful shubs where seat is......good luck
Jill Drake
on Apr 30, 2015
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For the dry wood i would use Miss Mustard seeds hemp oil on it, it will soak up the oil and bring it back to life and you wouldn't have to add another top coat like poly or anything on it
Rustic Owl Treasures
on Apr 30, 2015
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Lucky you to find an old piece like this that is still intact and clean and dry! You won't need to do anything but clean it, prime it and paint it. If you use a latex paint, you won't need to add a finish coat, unless you are planning on keeping it outside. In that case, I would add a coat of poly just to protect it. Bright yellow would be perfect for this chair if you have a cute patterned cushion. Oh, and I would leave the metal strapping alone-its part of the original chair. You can add some strapping if you feel it needs a bit of extra support.
Country Design Home
on May 01, 2015
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Go to the website Miss Mustard Seed, and ask Marian. She is a whiz and will tell you exactly what to do! You need to be very careful with what you do, or the finished product will look worse than shabby chic. That's why you need a pro like Marian!
Nancy
on May 01, 2015
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damp cloth, dry, then linseed oil, applied generously. boiled linseed oil dries quicker. OR you could also make your own wax: bees wax + turpentine + linseed oil (rate 1:2:3 approx) put all in an old pot. melt at gentle heat, never on an open fire or gas burner as they are flammable (i use my food steamer, works fine) you can add essential oils like cedarwood or any oil you like. for the seat get a plank of plywood cut to size, foam or any other padding (old pillow?), the fabric of your choice and a stapler. i would leave the metal bits alone as they add support to the structure and you could anchor the plywood base to them.
Ricardo Martinez Ramos
on May 01, 2015
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I think it would be worth the money to take it to a local upholstery shop and have them put webbing in for the seat. They have special webbing that will not stretch out. Then you will have a strong base for your pillow.
Reggie
on May 02, 2015
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I finally got it finished.
Shirley Kalinosky
on Jun 02, 2015
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