Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Finally a new post

So I know I haven't been blogging lately, but I've been keeping myself busy. This is what I have been up to lately...

Isn't it fun. Totally new chairs! Just think, these easily could be rotting at the dump right now!


Because this was such a huge transformation, I'm gonna give you the rundown. First I took them completely apart to see what I could do. Even after rusty screws, bugs, and spiders I saw the potential of the chairs.

I was kinda freaked out about how I would be able to reupholster them, until I saw these little claws. Now I wasn't sure how I was going to lift them out, but I was going to at least try.

Success!
The key was to push them from the front to the back with a pair of round nose pliers. I think I hear the birds singing!


Now I had to figure out how to hide those holes. I'm not a welder and duct tape wasn't going to cut it.

I went ahead and did the primer, and meanwhile went to the store to figure out what to do with those holes. I asked a person in hardware what they recommended, and they showed me a putty that is used for steel and metal. So I ended up putting it over the holes and letting it cure for about a day. I then took my power sander and let it work its' magic. Seeeeee the difference!


Look no holes!!!! Don't you love the fabric! Just perfect. I didn't want it to get too weathered, so here's a little tip:
Dollar Store vinyl shower curtain cut to cover the fabric!
Brilliant!


I know your dying to know how much this cost me... the total was $6.00 for paint, $5.00 for metal putty, and $10.00 for fabric/vinyl. That's a total of $21.00 for two like new outdoor chairs! Happy Dance!!! The cushions were free cause I just used fluffy blankets that were going to go to the thrift store.



As a side note I found those pillow for clearance at $2.50 a piece, and if I get tired of them I can just used them as a pillow form for another pillow case!

30 comments:

  1. Can I just say WOW? Beautiful work, those look amazing! So glad you joined in the party to help inspire us!

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  2. They're lovely! Great job!

    blessings..lylah

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  3. wow this is simply amazing. brilliant project.

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  4. Those are NOT the same chairs! They are beautiful!

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  5. Oh my goodness- beautiful. I seriously need to go hunting for some chairs like those-
    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. WOW! Definately a huge transformation! I love them, I love that fabric! Awesome job!!

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  7. You really rock, girl!

    I love your hard work. That shows that you handle things to done in zero time.

    Well done! Amazing...

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  8. LOVE LOVE LOVE them! The style the reincarnation of old, the fabric you chose, the ingenious use of a dollar store shower curtain...WOW!!!

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  9. Nothing like tenacity! Wow! I could NOT tell that those were even the same chairs...you're frugal and talented and they're great!

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  10. I cannot BELIEVE you fixed those holes.!!! (That is where I would have permanently stopped my project with a sick feeling in my stomach.) Great job!

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  11. Love it! I need to find some pretty vinyl fabric to make some cute pillows for the front porch!

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  12. Ok... I have to say I was doubtful when I saw those the first time. LOL! They are amazing. Putty is an awesome substance. I didn't even know they made it for metal. I will keep that in mind!!! Great job. The vinyl over the fabric is a stroke of genius. Love it!!!

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  13. AMAZING!! HI5 on that one! LOVE THEM

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  14. Now THAT is a major transformation!

    Awesome!

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  15. Wow, they look wonderful! Great job. Love the fabric. That putty sure did work!

    Shannon

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  16. Great job! They turned out very cute.

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  17. Wow!!! I am impressed! You were very resourseful in finding what you needed to finish these chairs. And they turned out wonderful. You deserve a pat on the back for sure!! Congrats on finishing your project. I got a start on mine, but did not finish. At least I am farther along than having the roll of fabric still stuck in the closet.

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  18. Wow. Just wow. I'm amazed that you saw the potential in these chairs. I'm not sure that I would have given them a second look, but I'll be keeping my eyes open from now on! Thanks for the inspiration. I need some new chairs for my back porch and this is definitely a project I could afford.

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  19. I'm seriously impressed. I think the holes would've stopped me in my tracks. They look great!

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  20. I cannot believe that those are the same chairs! You did a fantastic job and I love them! Great idea to use the vinyl shower curtain. You are a genius!

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  21. I'm in love with your chairs! They turned out fabulous!!! The shower curtain vinyl is a great idea. I love the fabric you used.

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  22. UNBELIEVABLE transformation! Kudos to you for seeing such potential in something that most people would have trashed. Love how they turned out!

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  23. Awesome! I love this project! The chairs look so cool and were saved by a terrible life rusting away at the dump! ;)

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  24. Wow, what a change! I love the shower curtain idea, it's probably a lot cheaper than the vinyl they sell in the fabric stores.

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  25. So glad you left me a comment on my blog. I love your blog. You are so crafty!! Love how you redid these chairs . . . amazing!! :)

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  26. Genius! I never knew that putty existed for metal and such. I love it!
    Carrie

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  27. Wow! I think you win the trash to treasure prize! There is no way I would have believed those chairs had more years in them. Way to go!

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  28. Absolutely love what you've done with the chairs! What a beautiful make-over.
    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  29. Oh my word. Fabulous. Love it.
    -Jill

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