Saturday, August 4, 2012

How to Paint Your Dining Room Chairs in an Afternoon...

...so your dinner guests won't know what a slob you really are.  Ha!!!
I've done this routine SO MANY times over the years, that I have it down to a system.  You only have to make this "template" once and then use it on every chair after that.  It works like a charm and saves a ton of time. 



After the chair was covered with the newspaper template, I then hung it with strong wire from this A-frame you see below (which had a huge tarp under it the day I did this project).  While it was hanging, I sprayed the legs of the chair.  Next, the chair came down onto the tarp and I sprayed the back.  No matter... that since I procrastinated, I had to do it the afternoon before the occasion in 125 degree weather (kidding)...but it felt like it!  However, SO WORTH IT!!
Just look at what a neat and tidy homemaker I appear to be.  Notice I didn't have the guts to take any "before" pics.  Umm...Wow!  Why do we ignore things like this until we're forced to see just how bad it really is???  Or am I the only one?  : (     Hope not!



The dinner was a total success!   What a wonderful evening... with wonderful company.  : )
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16 comments:

  1. Glenda/MidSouthAugust 4, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Wow! You deserve a medal! :-D The day before? I would have never got it done and with the humidity here, they would probably still be tacky for several days.
    I am really bad about putting things off now. Was not like that when I worked, as I was much more organized.

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  2. Scrap for JoyAugust 4, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I always say...If it weren't for the last minute, I wouldn't get anything done! You did a great job and your table looks very festive, I'm sure everyone felt very comfortable and welcomed!
    xoxo

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  3. marieAugust 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    The chairs look great...that template is an awesome idea! So glad the party was a success.

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  4. LizAugust 4, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    You should see the chair under Ethan's booster seat. It's downright nasty. I have to take a razor blade to it every couple of months.

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  5. vivianAugust 5, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    YOur chairs look perfect!
    anytime I have company coming, I always walk through and look at what a total wreck I think everything is!
    I bet your chairs were not even as bad as you thought they were! lol!
    my chairs were made to look old and scratchy.. so no need to redo!
    have a great sunday!

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  6. GrandmaBevAugust 5, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Great job on the chairs. You always amaze me with the things you do.

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  7. Betty August 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I have some chairs just like yours and have been wanting to paint them, but thought they would be too hard to do. I will try your template on them when I get the chance. Thanks for the wonderful idea.

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  8. Busy Bee SuzAugust 6, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Look at how gorgeous your dining room table looks....you must have fed a LOT of people too.
    I like your idea, and will remember it when my chairs need a touch up!
    XOXOXO

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  9. Mimi SueAugust 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Man, I wish I had a nickle for every project I've done at the last minute! I'd be rich enough to have someone paint my chairs! They look great! Mimi

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  10. JoyAugust 8, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    What a awesome idea! I cant imagine them being messy at all.

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  11. MimiAugust 8, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    HI MARYLOU!!!
    GREAT IDEA,who would have thunk that????I can paint my chairs!!!I WILL PAINT MY CHAIRS!!!!
    Great look, great idea on how to do it...and what a fun party you had!!!!
    I KNOW HEAT!!I LIVE where it is HOT!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

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  12. Celestial CharmsAugust 8, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    What a great idea of making a template. Your chairs look fabulous!
    Maureen

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  13. busyascanbeAugust 15, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I am going to try it this weekend.

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  14. Scrappi SandiAugust 20, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I too am a bit of a 'deadline' sort of person, I seem to work better under a bit of pressure! Your table & chairs look very inviting & I'm glad the dinner was a success! How could it not be?!! :D

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  15. UnknownSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Hey you,
    Long time no hear from....could you email me the name of the place you went for the Bio Identical H T ????
    New email is sanjos333@gmail.com

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  16. JoySeptember 24, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Just popping in to see how you are... I am worrying because you have posted lately.

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