How can I stain an old wooden rocking chair?

Hello! Depending on the current condition of your chair now—I think polyshades might be the product to consider for your need

Here’s a link to look over the content and see if it’s a product that will meet your needs. It can be applied over existing existing poly finishes without any stripping or sanding. I find reviews and Q&A’s can often direct me towards the correct purchase. Hope this helps.

https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/one-step-stain-and-finishes/minwax-polyshades

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-613970444-PolyShades-Polyurethane-Espresso/dp/B00KQK8MEA

Victoria: maybe this will help

https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Rocking-Chair-Makeover-with-Olympic-Stain/

How to stain old furniture:

http://hippshelp.com/how-to-restore-wood-furniture

First, make sure you get any of the lacquer/varnish/polyurethane off because you need stain to reach the grain of the wood. A water based gel stripper is the easiest to use on spindles and legs. Once stripper has been removed, you can sand any imperfections, stain and varnish/poly/lacquer. I really like the results of varethane products. They are more expensive and for good reason. Also, if the quality of the bare wood seems uneven, a sanding sealer prior to stain might be a good idea.

Any good gel stain will work. You can go darker but not lighter. I use Minwax products.

https://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/change-stain-color-with-polyshades/

Here is a wooden rocking chair I have restored. There could be some information that can help you. https://uniquecreationsbyanita.com/?s=Rocking+chair

Hi Victoria - We found these vintage Adirondack chairs that were from the 1930's, and restored them into gorgeous pieces of outdoor furniture. I know it's not a rocker like you have, but hopefully will help with some inspiration. You can see the transformation here (and they have even been featured by Hometalk!). Good luck! Hugs, Holly

https://pinkfortitude.com/adirondack-chair/

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Hi Victoria:

I would clean the rocker with TSP. Let dry really well. Then lightly sand with a sanding sponge. Clean again to get all the dust off. Use a good stain, Minwax or General Finishes are my choices. Use an old tshirt to apply and wipe off to get the color you want. Then apply either a lacquer finish or poly acrylic finish for protection.

You could try using a gel stain by General Finishes. This paint doesn’t require a lot of staining.

Victoria....Remove the old paint if it has any and choose stain then afterwards apply poly. I am getting ready to do one myself when the weather gets a little warmer. Send us a before and after pic when you complete. Thanks and good luck.

We recently stained our wooden kitchen table and I would say the process would be the same with your rocker. Here's the DIY if you'd like to peek: https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2019/11/how-to-refinish-wooden-kitchen-table.html

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Hello Victoria, you can sand it down to the good wood, and pick a stain you love. You can apply it by brush or by rag.

Hi Victoria, this video tutorial will show you how you can go about painting an old rocker - using chalk paint - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjywNQblMsY