An Autumn Look for Your Old Chairs

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If Autumn isn't here just yet. then it really is only just around the corner. And with the new season upon us, it's certainly the time to consider a new look for your old chairs. Because if they're strong and sturdy, then they're fit for many more years of service. In the kitchen, the bathroom or your dining area.

Autumn painted chairs

Autumn Look with Painted Chairs

We're often asked to paint old chairs. And occasionally they're quite newish chairs. Typically the urge for a new look for old chairs is prompted by a new kitchen from Surrey-based Eleven Oaks or Howdens. Alternatively the Dulux decorators have re-decorated the dining area…and suddenly the brown furniture doesn't look as smart as it once did.

But a fresh paint job will always smarten up your old chairs. The one consideration is fabric seats, cushions or backs. We have to remove these to ensure a good classy painted furniture finish. Most cushioned seats and backs will either lift off or we can remove them by removing a few screws. But there are exceptions!

Key Steps for Painting Your Old Chairs

  • Remove all the cushioning
  • Wipe down everything
  • Sand the old chairs by hand
  • Apply a primer coat of paint, and anti-knotting if needed
  • Give the furniture a coat of undercoat
  • Apply top coats, typically two or three of Dulux heritage eggshell, Zinsser matt or Bedec matt

Our customers often choose their paint colours straight from one of the main colour charts. But occasionally we're asked to do a colour match to another piece of furniture, a kitchen cupboard door or some upholstery. All our paint suppliers offer a colour matching service.

Spray painted chairs

Spray Painted Chairs

Paint job for a desk job

White Painted Desk and Chair

Wen you have old chairs that you’d like to be painted, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Because we can always discuss paint choices, paint finish and styles.

Let's Get In Touch

Contact Details

Please don't hesitate to get in touch for any furniture painting advice, shabby chic style, two-tone painting or a modern painted look.

Phone Number

07766 225329

Email Address

furniture@shabby-chic-surrey.com

About the Author Andrew

I'm the main shabby chic furniture painter at Surrey Heath-based business Shabby Chic Surrey. I can paint a whole range of furniture with a variety of paints and finishes.

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