9.02.2013

Updated faux bamboo barrel chair

The weather cooperated with me today, despite some rain earlier today. I completed one of the three chairs that I picked up this weekend.

faux bamboo barrel chair

I hand painted the primer on because I’m still too chicken to put an oil based paint in my hvlp sprayer. I did however use the sprayer for the white final finish. Talk about making life easier.

I bought the fabric from Tonic Living a while ago, but didn’t use it as planned.  I went to Canadian Tire and bought a foam camping mat that measure 2” x 24” x 72”, plenty for several chair seats and a bargain at $21. I used the existing seat bottom which was only nailed in. At one point these chairs had cane seats.

There was still a small gap between the covered seat base and the rim of the chair, so I made some trim out of the same fabric. Once I had the seat covered with foam, batting and fabric, I simply stapled the trim onto that.

faux bamboo barrel chair

It covered the gap perfectly and is a nice and snug fit.

faux bamboo barrel chair

faux bamboo barrel chair

I am learning not to be afraid of my spray gun and for the next two chairs I will use it, for sure! What a time saver and the finish is amazing.

faux bamboo barrel chair


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9 comments:

  1. Oh it looks gorgeous!!! That fabric is just beautiful!
    I've never used a spray gun in my life - I'd be terrified of it lol
    OXXO

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  2. That looks amazing - love the fabric too.

    Great new look!

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  3. It looks beautiful Mel! I can't believe you have a sprayer! Are you happy with the one you have?

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  4. Wow! sooo much better, and the fabric is what it's always called out for. Poor chair, has finally been set free to be beautiful. Great job Mel!

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  5. Wow, I absolutley love these chairs, the fabric is so fresh and clean. You've made me want to get the sprayer, too. Was it hard to learn to use?

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  6. The chairs are GORGEOUS, Mel! The little piping detail is so perfect, I love it! A spray gun is in my list of tools I need to buy, the trouble is deciding which one to buy :/

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  7. I love it in white!! SO pretty!! And the fabric is beautiful. LOVE Tonic Living!!! I've gone right to their shop before. I wanted to live there with all the beautiful fabric. Really nice owner too. Can't wait to see the rest!

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