Thrift Store Bench Makeover
by
ScavengerChic
(IC: blogger)
While doing errands last week I decided to stop into one of my favorite thrift stores. No sooner had I stepped into the furniture section of the store when I spy this bench calling my name. I did a quick scan…nice shape, sturdy, $25 not cheap, but not too pricey. I left it there, but could still here it calling my name in the distance, and checked out the rest of the furniture.
Do I get the bench? The question I usually ask myself is… If I leave it here, will I be kicking myself when I get home wondering why I didn’t just buy it? I’ve done that more than once.
Just four screws held the cushion to the wood frame. Pulled the staples from the bottom holding the dust cover upholstery cloth in place. With no rips, it’s going back on.
Only needed 2/3 yard to cover the bench. The fabric is stapled on as if you’re covering a seat cushion…start from the middle and work your way to the corners pulling tight as you go.
Needed two coats of white chalk paint to cover the dark wood.
One of the reasons I wanted to paint the bench white was to highlight the fluted legs. The legs and all the other edges were given a light sanding followed by a coat of clear wax.
Click on the link below to see how my new bench looks in the bedroom as well as more step by step pictures.
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Published June 5th, 2016 7:00 AM
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