DIY: Refinishing a Solid Wood Highchair

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Oh my goodness look what I found on KSL.com (kind of like a craigslist from where I live)!!!'

$40
I have been wanting to buy a solid wood highchair for a long time now, but didn't have the funds to buy what I really wanted........ (price tag over $200) After sanding the crap out of my ksl find and staining it, the stain came out very blotchy. I was devastated to think that I would have to start from scratch. After researching all night online I was inspired to venture to Home Depot and see if any one there would be of assistance. Thanks the heavens above for Erik and Allison!!!!

Well, as I sit here typing there is a very powerful stripper stripping the stain off.

Here are the steps I am going to take to get my highchair looking like new:

Strip (I might have to do this twice)
Sand (Starting with 100 and working up 220)
Condition
Stain (2-3 coats)
High Gloss Finish

Updates are on their way! Please let this work!!!!!!!!



Megan



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4 comments

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    What color stain is that...it is lovely!
    I also found a wooden high chair in a thrift store and have plans to refinish it.

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  2. do it yourself divasApril 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Hi, I used the Minwax Stain in Red Mahogany. Yay for the thrift store find! Good luck and have fun!

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Your projects are lovely! You have motivated me to do some of my own this summer when I will be home from school.

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Now I found another one just like the one in your picture. The only difference is that there is a decorative piece in the middle of the back. It cost me $15.00. I am so excited to refinish it.

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