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Upcycled Dining Chairs

Customize thrifted chairs to make your patio space pop with style and charm. Easily take your furniture flip to the next level with FolkArt!

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #15962 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Licorice, 2 oz. - 2934

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Finishes - Waterbase Varnish, 8 oz. - 792

Number Needed: 1 $5.59
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Other Supplies

  • Thrifted chair
  • 1x4x8 wooden planks
  • Jigsaw
  • Screws
  • Drill
  • Drill bits
  • Screwdriver
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Measuring tape
  • Utility knife
  • Sandpaper
  • Tack Cloth

instructions

  1. Remove the seat from chair.
  2. Sand the chair so that paint will adhere to wood.
  3. Remove the dust with the tack cloth.
  4. Paint the chair with Licorice.
  5. Measure the seat to determine the size of the planks.  Cut planks to fit the chair.
  6. Sand the edges to make smooth.  Attach slats to the chair with screws.
  7. Add the Folkart Varnish to the chair seat to protect.

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FolkArt Formula Guide

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FolkArt FAQs

FolkArt FAQs

Frequently asked questions about FolkArt Paint.

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Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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