A thrift store farmhouse barstool transformation.
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RESCUING AN OLD BARSTOOL
Are you a thrifter? What about a “dumpster diver”? Do your friends automatically give you their castoffs? If so, can we just say…
WELCOME, OUR PEOPLE!!!
If you aren’t, have no fear. We will NOT turn you into a hoarder! We are just a group of people that see a little sparkle in that unused item. It’s like an underdog story…… and really who doesn’t like to cheer for the underdog?
Today’s post is a barstool makeover because these plain stools are a dime a dozen. REALLY! From bulk trash pick up piles to yard sales, you can usually find one of these stools CHEAP!
OTHER DIY PROJECTS
BARSTOOL MAKEOVER SUPPLIES
- Barstool
- Sandpaper
- Chair paint (we used this brand and it worked really well)
- Painters Tape
- Ruler
- Paint for Stripes
- Paint/Foam Brush
- Clear Varnish
DIY Farmhouse Barstool Instructions:
As always, follow all proper handling and safety instructions on each product.
- Clean stool with this if it is grimy. Use water sparingly as too much water can damage wood and separate older glues.
- Lightly sand the piece.
- Spray paint with chalk spray paint or use what paint you prefer. Light even coats, letting it dry between each application. It will depend on how dark the original barstool color and the color you are painting to determine exactly how many coats you will need.
- Once the piece is all painted and completely dry, you can apply the painter’s tape for stripes. A ruler can be helpful if you aren’t good at eyeballing it or want exact lines.
- Apply whatever color paint to create a grain sack look (like we did on this drop cloth runner project). Paint applied to the one center stripe and the 2 side stripes.
- Distress any areas, with sandpaper, if desired.
- Apply a clear varnish, all over, to protect the paint.
Don’t you just love a simple project? Plus, now that poor little lonely barstool has a whole new life.
Speaking of barstools, have you seen our 700 million pounds industrial manhole bar table?
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Such a pretty transformation! I love grain sack stripes. And the paint gives it the perfect matte finish. Pinned!
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Thanks so much Leslie!
I love the DIY farmhouse barstool and I see these stools ALL the time at garage sales. In fact I used to have 2 of them, I wish I still had them to give a makeover. Now I’m going to be on the lookout for these on the cheap. Chalk paint makes everything look all cute and rustic. I especially like how you added different color stripes, that looks really good. #HomeMattersParty
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Nicole,
Thanks so much. I hope you find one!!
I just love the farmhouse look & this is just perfect! Pinned! #homemattersparty
Michelle James recently posted…Home Matters Linky Party #124
Thanks so much Michelle!!!!
What a great transformation! They look so much prettier in the white with gray! Nice work! #HomeMattersParty
Jeannee
Jeannee, Thanks so much! Super simple for sure.
The stripes are the perfect touch to a Farmhouse stool. I have two stools around the house and now I’m thinking of making them over. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty
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Donna, If you do make yours over, share them on our FB page. We would love to see what you do.
What a great transformation. I think I might even have one of these stools still in my basement (yep, I don’t even know for sure!) #HomeMattersParty
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Emily, super simple but it makes the blah a little better. 🙂 Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Love the grey stripes — so simple and classy. Get makeover. #HomeMattersParty
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
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Thanks so much Lorelai. I love a simple project for sure 🙂
This is such a fun idea! I need to make these for our beach house. 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration!
karianne
KariAnne, You are so sweet! Thanks so much for stopping by! Looking forward to seeing your yummy cookies
We have those exact same bar stools here at home and I’ve been trying to figure out how to make them less boring. You’ve just saved me a lot of trouble 😉 Thanks Deborah
Michelle, Oh If you do them, I want to see them!!