Ranch Renew: Desk Chair Makeover

I love a craft project that transforms something you already have and costs less then $20. My mom and I purchased this chair around 15 years ago from a friend's garage sale and did the original makeover, but it has been well loved and was in need of a fresh coat of paint.

Desk Chair - BEFORE makeover

It is a really good think that I work next to Home Depot because I swear I forget something and always end up there to pick up one last item. Originally I was not going to use primer, but after doing some Pinterest research, I opted to use it.

First I sanded the chair using my new orbital sander. Love love this tool - it is fast, easy to use, and collects the dust for easy clean-up. Then I used 200 grit sandpaper to smooth the surface, cleaned off the dust with a damp rag, and primed it. Rustoleum is my go-to spray paint, so that is what I used in satin grey for the primer and glossy blue for the finish. I held it about 10 inches from the chair and tried to apply thin coats. I let the primer dry for around 45 minutes and then applied 2 coats of my blue paint- waiting only a few minutes between coats. I would highly recommend rotating your piece throughout the painting process to ensure that you did not miss a spot.