Chevron Barstool Makeover – May’s FFFC

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I had a barstool sitting in my garage collecting dust for the past year.  It was a cheap generic barstool and the result of a failed furniture flip.  (I did a poor job prepping the surface and the paint peeled.)

I decided to revist the project for this month’s Fab Furniture Flippin contest.

The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest is a monthly furniture decorating contest.  Each month there is a new theme and a new sponsor.  May’s theme is “bling bling,” and May’s sponsor is Country Chic Paint!

Country Chic Paints are eco-friendly, and designed for people who love to refinish furniture and home decor!

May’s fab hosts are Carrie from Thirty Eight Street and Thea from Sweet Tea Refinishings. Our fab hosts kicked off this month’s contest with blinged pieces of their own. Be sure to check out Carrie’s and Thea’s furniture flips. If you are a blogger and you are interested in participating in future contests, please send an email to info@fabfurnitureflippincontest.com.

Fab Flipping the Barstool

Here are the steps I took to updated the look of the barstool.

Step 1:  Prep the surface of the stool

First up, I sanded the surface of the stool with 220 grit sand paper removing.  I followed up a coat of primer.

Step 2:  Paint the surface with a base coat

Next up I applied two layers of Country Chic Paint’s All-in-One Decor paint.  I used Sea Storm.  The paint was easy to apply and I love the color of the blue.

Step 3:  Paint the feet of the stool

I really like this little touch.  Tape off about 2 inches from the bottom of each leg, and paint the “feet” with the metallic cream.  I used Country Chic Paint’s Silver Bullet.

Step 4: Create a chevron pattern on the seat of the stool

I used painter’s tape, a X-acto knife and a straight edge to create the chevron pattern on the top of the stool.

Finally, I applied the metallic cream to the exposed areas on the top of the stool.

Chevron Barstool Makeover

I am happy with the barstool’s updated look!