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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 14, 2009
04:30 PM Post #6946666
| Today I salvaged 2 chairs that were headed for the land field...Have I got an impossible task in redoing them? Should I have let them go? Is that where they will end up? HELPPPPPPPP!
Any suggestions as to where to start? My thought is to strip them (many layers of paint) sand to get rust off, prime then paint...Do I have a chance , are they worth the trouble?
Faye
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bugme
Barnesville, GA
(Zone 7b)
August 14, 2009
04:37 PM Post #6946683
| Seems like they would be worth the trouble IF the rust hasn't weakened the metal? |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
August 14, 2009
04:42 PM Post #6946692
| O yes but check under the bottom first to see if solid tap with hammer to be sure then go for it they will be beautiful when finished .------------Elaine. |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
August 14, 2009
05:43 PM Post #6946947
| Oh I would have to give it a try.. Now my husband would toss them in a heartbeat.. lol he has no T2T vision.. |
planolinda
Plano, TX
August 14, 2009
06:43 PM Post #6947101
| they are interesting looking aren't they?
i like them
as for redoing -from the pics it looks like the rust is not so bad-maybe all those layers of paint helped! |
Elena
Nashville, TN
(Zone 6b)
August 14, 2009
06:56 PM Post #6947141
| You need to sand them enough to smooth them and then spray them with the product that incorporates the rust in the paint. Also make sure that no water can get into the ends of the pipes. Some of them had stoppers to stop that from happening. You can fill that in with all sorts of products or buy rubber caps to put over the ends. If the bottom of the pipes that touch the ground have rusted through and weakened, you can drive dowels into the pipes to give them strength. In other words, use whatever is necessary to give them strength again and and stop the rust. I never put mine on the bare damp ground but always on a dry surface.
http://rustoleum.com/CBGInspiration.asp
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sylvi74
East Bethel, MN
(Zone 4a)
August 14, 2009
06:59 PM Post #6947152
| They would look great as is with vines growing on them too. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2009
07:01 PM Post #6947156
| Give 'em a go , Faye . Don't know until you try . digger |
nanaka
Webster, WI
August 14, 2009
10:16 PM Post #6947858
| I bet they will be beautiful when you get them done! |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 15, 2009
12:13 AM Post #6948262
| dahtzu, this is my project. Its all apart now and Im using a electric sander on it. Rust is coming off pretty good
. Linda
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the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
August 15, 2009
02:43 AM Post #6948516
| Cool chairs! I'd sand them as smooth as I could and then hit them with self-etching primer before painting them with regular paint. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 15, 2009
10:05 AM Post #6949036
| Thank you all, Linda, thank you for letting me know I'm not alone. LOL please keep us posted on your progress. I had intended to start on mine today, but a much needed rain shower stopped me.
Faye |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 15, 2009
10:11 AM Post #6949053
| pony what is self etching primer? Do you have a brand name? why is it better then just primer? Linda |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 15, 2009
10:22 AM Post #6949089
| Thank you Linda for that question, I want to know too! |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
August 15, 2009
11:27 AM Post #6949297
| There's a product called RustMort that I've used after sanding a rusted piece and before painting. It stops rust from forming under the paint. |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
August 15, 2009
01:28 PM Post #6949676
| Self-etching primer is what they use on cars that have had rust removed. It bonds itself right into the metal. Can't recall a brand name, but I'll bet a quick google search would give you lots of help.
There's also a Rustoleum heavy duty enamel primer that's made special for halting rust. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 15, 2009
01:44 PM Post #6949719
| Thank you again. Started on 1 chair this morning. The chair is in great shape. I found 7 different colors on it and I don't think it was ever prepped before painting.
I worked until it got so hot outside I had to stop. Will go back to it hopefully on Monday.
Hope you will all have a good week end and go to Church Sunday. |
tomatofreak
Phoenix, AZ
August 15, 2009
03:45 PM Post #6950045
| "They would look great as is with vines growing on them too." ~~ sylvi74
Oh, boy; I have to agree! I wish you luck, dahtzu, but I love those chairs just the way they are. What character. Maybe you have to be a little nutty to love rust, but I pick up any old rusty thing I find and 9 times out of 10 everybody goes nuts over it. That's quite a find in my book. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 15, 2009
05:48 PM Post #6950395
| I love those chairs and would try for rust removal, etc. I'm looking forward to watching progress on chairs and also the project Lindawin is doing. |
dixiegril
Jesup, GA
August 15, 2009
05:48 PM Post #6950398
| Go for it girl!Think they will be very nice once you have finished. Who says ya cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 17, 2009
12:39 PM Post #6956912
| dahtzu, how is your chairs coming? Ive got my boards sanded and primed. Sanding the fram now. Linda |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 17, 2009
01:26 PM Post #6957079
| Linda, I wasn't able to do anything on the chairs this morning and it is to hot outside now. i will hope to get back to them tomorrow. My chairs are all metal and boy are they hard to get so many layers off. I'm going back to Lowe's and look for paint stripper for metal. What I have is to liquid and runs off before it can loosen the paint.
You will have yours finished before I can really get started with mine. |
gavafriend
Los Lunas, NM
August 17, 2009
02:51 PM Post #6957422
| I like the orange citrus stripper. It doesn't stink, burns the skin much less, and works well on multiple layers of paint. It takes a little longer than the methyl-ethyl-badstuff, but it can be used inside if you have a place with a floor that you don't care if it gets stuff on it. I keep it on hand to clean paintbrushes, too. My DH isn't as careful about cleaning them as I am. So I go after him cleaning up his messes. |
J2222
Northridge, CA
August 17, 2009
03:13 PM Post #6957526
| I agree with the members who like the rust left “as-is”, with vines growing through as a garden sculpture. Also recently in some magazine or other I saw an old rusty chair placed before a fireplace (inside) and it looked so pretty as sort of a sculptural piece. Also inside with many books piled on seat as a sculptural piece holding books (quasi-table). |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 17, 2009
03:23 PM Post #6957561
| I don't have anywhere the chairs could be used as they are. I want to get them usable so we can sit in them. |
trickiwoo
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
August 17, 2009
04:25 PM Post #6957780
| We used something called naval jelly to remove rust on an old iron bed. Don't remember where it was bought but it sure worked good. Paint on, let set for awhile & spray with a water hose.
Judy |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 17, 2009
04:49 PM Post #6957850
| Wow Judy, that sounds to good to be true...7 layers of paint! |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 17, 2009
07:16 PM Post #6958380
| Don't forget to take pictures as you work. I'm so interested in how they will turn out.
Jasco is a good brand of paint stripper, but it might be only used on wood. Learning as you go along so if or when I start doing a project like that I'll know what to use. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 18, 2009
12:23 PM Post #6960980
| Dahtzu, hey I founf something that will take paint and rust off easyyyyyyyyyy Drywall and plaster sanding sheets. Its a screen. Wont scratch. Linda |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
03:12 PM Post #6961539
| Linda, picture please...
Worked about 3 hrs this morning and I mean worked. The stripper doesn't cut through all the layers and I have to scrape hard to get to the bottom. Posting the chair after the first work day, then will post my progress today.
After 1st work day |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
03:17 PM Post #6961550
| LOL...hit send to soon..Will try for the pic. again. And, I'm about to think that the land field would have been a good place for these free...EXPENSIVE chairs. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
03:20 PM Post #6961559
| After today's hard hot work. Did front and back and started on the second chair. Still have to apply another coating of stripper and sand.
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
03:26 PM Post #6961575
| I'm not feeling very smart right now! All this hard work and I would never have paid for these chairs in mint condition what they are going to cost me to redo them. Just because I don't need them. Duh! I will also have a great deal of sweat equity in these chairs.
After day 2 (and many more to go)
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
03:29 PM Post #6961587
| Under side of chair...oh sooooooooooo bad. And this is after all my hard efforts.
Still a long way to go...BUT...I will get it done...some how.
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
03:51 PM Post #6961657
| Will start here tomorrow! 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 18, 2009
05:04 PM Post #6961944
| Do you have a sander and coarse sandpaper ? I used a mouse sander on some wrought iron and it worked pretty good , looks like that would get between the slats of metal . I've stripped a lot of metal and I like Zip Strip . Works good on wood as well .
I don't mean try sanding the paint off , I meant I used the sander after stripping and getting the paint off . It could be the coarse sandpaper will cut through the paint also , don't see why not . Might use a lot of sandpaper tho . digger
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 18, 2009
08:02 PM Post #6962479
| Geez, what a major job! Maybe I will never try a job like this. Good luck and I'll keep watching the progress. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 18, 2009
08:46 PM Post #6962621
| LOL Pegi Major is why I do it. Not to smart huh? Quite a challenge, don't you think? |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 19, 2009
08:49 AM Post #6964131
| Faye, I can't imagine you not doing anything . Seems you stay busy All the time . Hard or not , everyones got to be somewhere .I wish I had more hours in the day . digger |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 19, 2009
09:39 AM Post #6964296
| Just about sanded 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 19, 2009
11:07 AM Post #6964538
| That really looks Good ,Linda . D |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 19, 2009
04:12 PM Post #6965610
| Thanks digger, wish you were closer lol, there are two of those bad chairs...and you know two people can get twice the amount of work done.
Linda, sure wish my chairs were that near finished. Looking good. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 19, 2009
07:50 PM Post #6966274
| Load them up and come on over , we'll knock them out pretty fast . Would enjoy helping . Then I have a little job or two for you to put your shoulder to . lol We would have a good visit tho . D |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 19, 2009
08:35 PM Post #6966458
| Someday digger...we promised! |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 19, 2009
09:30 PM Post #6966736
| Looking good Linda! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 21, 2009
02:17 PM Post #6972907
| Worked a few hrs. this morning! This is the result. Still have a long way to go. My intention is to get the entire chair clean as the arms. like I said, I have a long way to go. This morning I put 3 coatings of stripper on and scraped after each on the chair on the left, and 1 coat of stripper on the chair on the right. Sanded some on the left chair. Boy was it good to finally see metal. Will put more stripper on both chairs the next time out.
After day 3
edited to change chair sides.
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 21, 2009
02:20 PM Post #6972925
| Oh brother, this is hard work! And this is the chair that had 3 coats and 3 scrapings today! .
edited to correct: So sorry, this is not the chair that had 3 coatings!
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lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 21, 2009
05:55 PM Post #6973608
| Dahtzu, Dont give up. Your doing a Great Job!!!! It will be worth it when your done.
To windy here to prime my frame today, so been painting the boards. Linda |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 21, 2009
05:58 PM Post #6973625
| There is an easier way to do that Faye , Do you have a drill with a wire brush for it , or a grinder ? If your going to do jobs like that around there , you need at least a wire brush for a drill . I know you have a drill , don't you ? |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 21, 2009
07:22 PM Post #6973878
| LOL, yes digger, Ray just said there is a wire brush that fits on the drill. Will try it next time . Thank you!
AYF faye |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
August 21, 2009
07:24 PM Post #6973885
| If you've got a rental yard nearby, you might see about renting a small sandblaster. I knocked out some pretty rusty stuff in very short order with one. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 21, 2009
07:29 PM Post #6973903
| The sand blaster like a great idea, but I think I've got the worst of it off. It won't be near as hard now. |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
August 21, 2009
08:49 PM Post #6974234
| Faye, I think they're going to be worth every minute when you get them done. They're just gonna be gorgeous!
Have you decided what color to paint them? Rustoleum has some beautiful paint finishes these days... |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 21, 2009
09:02 PM Post #6974296
| DH has a small sand blaster but never thought about that. I have a rusty old contraption of some kind my SIL gave to me that I would like to clean up for the garden. I must take a picture of it. She had it for many years and then since she isn't a yard person asked if I wanted it. Now they all know I take anything someone is giving away. A perfect stand for a plant.
I bought a very large terra cotta pot that was painted with white and most of it chipped and DH sand blasted it and glad it didn't break. Now it sits waiting for me to paint it.
Those chairs will be darn petty when you have them finished. Looking forward to seeing more pictures. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 21, 2009
09:02 PM Post #6974297
| I had planned to paint them to match the other chairs on the patio to the storage house, but then yesterday our neighbor was moving and he gave us a gorgeous hammered gray swing, now I'm thinking of painting the chairs to match that swing and then it will be a 3 piece set. I will take a pic. of it tomorrow. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 22, 2009
07:04 AM Post #6975219
| Don't tell DH that I do this, but I'll start a job using real clumsy stuff and he will come along and watch a minute , then disappear for a few minutes , come back with the tool I need . Keeps me from having to get the keys to the shop and walking 200 ft down there and back , not to mention looking for what I want . Love it . digger |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 22, 2009
09:47 AM Post #6975575
| LOL, digger, that is so funny and SNEAKY...lol you go girl! |
pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 22, 2009
09:52 AM Post #6975588
| If you continue to use stripper please use protective eyewear. My husband was using Zing (paint remover) and the can slipped and the product flew back into one of his eyes. We were at the eye doctor every day for 6 days and then three times a week. The doctor was terrific and my husband still has 20/20.
I like using a drill with those round sandpaper pads. I'd still wear glasses! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 22, 2009
10:10 AM Post #6975637
| Thank you pirl, great advice. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 22, 2009
06:28 PM Post #6977031
| boards painted 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 22, 2009
07:59 PM Post #6977299
| Going to be one of a kind . Proud of you , Linda digger |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 22, 2009
08:08 PM Post #6977328
| Your colors are so pretty too. Reminds me I have a wooden bench somewhere I have taken apart and started sanding, guess it may be with a lot of other junk DH has so better check it out. |
pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 22, 2009
08:33 PM Post #6977406
| Great job. I love the colors! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 22, 2009
09:54 PM Post #6977641
| Linda, you've done it again! I love it. Everything you do is perfection and this is no exception. Beautiful colors, and perfect workmanship. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 22, 2009
09:59 PM Post #6977660
| This is the swing given to us, and I am going to paint the chairs to match the hammered gray swing. Then will decide on cushions. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 22, 2009
10:36 PM Post #6977785
| Great swing, lucky girl. Love that hammered finish. Can't wait to see everything finished up. |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
August 23, 2009
12:34 AM Post #6978145
| Those chairs are going to look so elegant in that finish! Hang in there---it will be worth it when they're all done! |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 23, 2009
08:40 AM Post #6978664
| Dahtzu, you have a much nicer swing then I do. Im jealous, lol. Linda |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 23, 2009
08:50 AM Post #6978691
| Dang , girl , that's a nice swing . D |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 23, 2009
08:55 AM Post #6978699
| LOL, yes, that is a very nice heavy swing...just happened to ask the right question at the right time. LOL The neighbors moving van was almost full, and moving to TN. and wouldn't be back for another load. I asked DH to walk the dogs, ( they are walked pass the neighbors house) and ask if the swing was going. Lucky question, fantastic answer. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 23, 2009
09:02 AM Post #6978714
| Shoot , I don't have any neighbors , too far out in the boonies . Except one up on the hill , and all he collects is car junk . D |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 23, 2009
02:22 PM Post #6979772
| Perfect timing on that swing. Right place at the right time. So glad you got it because you have the perfect chairs to go with it. Much nicer than mine too, but when you get it free (I got mine free too) you take what you get.  |
meag848
Kittrell, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 24, 2009
07:30 AM Post #6982166
| I was just floating through and happened to see this thread and was lurking. Just thought that I would say Hi! to Faye. Looks like we are neighbors!! LOL!!
Melanie |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 24, 2009
02:40 PM Post #6983550
| Melanie...WOW, you do not live far from me. This is so exciting. Is it possible we could meet, have coffee or lunch? You could always bring a friend.
In Sept. I will have the pleasure of meeting another DG friend. I'm looking forward to it so much that I'm almost counting the days. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 24, 2009
02:44 PM Post #6983560
| Time to show those ugly chairs after day 4 working on them from 7 to 11. And still a long way to go.
After day 4
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 24, 2009
08:46 PM Post #6984722
| You are going to have some beautiful chairs when you get finished. Just wish I had that much patience. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 24, 2009
09:02 PM Post #6984796
| Thanks Pegi, This is hard work and you are right, it does take patience. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 25, 2009
06:13 PM Post #6987807
| Well! I think the hardest work so far has been today. It seemed like one of the chairs has become tired of stripper and refuses to strip for it anymore. I applied 3 coats and each time was only able to scrape 1 coat of paint off. Used the 2 sanders, very course paper and still some of the paint didn't turn lose. Then used rust remover hoping that would remove paint as well as rust. Didn't work. I'm tired, my arms and hands hurt ( I hope it's from the chair work and not that ARTHUR guy)
after day 5 7 am to 11:15
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pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 25, 2009
06:42 PM Post #6987877
| Do you have a nearby company where they could dip the chairs for you? The dipping removes all paint but I don't know the technical name for it. I doubt if the local strip club would be of any help.
It might be listed under paint removers for furniture in your yellow pages. |
meag848
Kittrell, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 25, 2009
07:29 PM Post #6988034
| Maybe you need to try Brummits on Bearpond Rd |
pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 25, 2009
07:54 PM Post #6988132
| Now I remember. Up here it's called Dip 'n' Strip. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 25, 2009
08:02 PM Post #6988173
| Don't let the Arthur guy around, nothing but trouble. Shows up at the worst times too.
You've done so much work on them, I can feel all your aches & pains, but they are going to be so nice that everyone will want them.
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 25, 2009
08:45 PM Post #6988335
| Shoot , I already want them . I haven't seen chairs like those in years . Don't wear yourself out Faye , take a break for a few days and you'll be refreshed to jump back on them with a new outlook . digger |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
August 25, 2009
09:35 PM Post #6988523
| Thought I was going to get mine down before I went on vacation. Isnt going to happen. Maybe when I get back nx tues. Leaving Sat . Linda |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 25, 2009
09:48 PM Post #6988584
| You guys are so sweet. thank you so much for all your encouraging. There really isn't enough paint left on that one chair for it to be dipped. Both chairs are as smooth as a babies b. I just want to have them all metal without any paint before I prime them. I SHALL get them to that point the next work day. Have a Dr. app. in the AM , so will not work on the T to T monsters.
Have a geat vacation Linda, you have earned it. We will miss you. |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
August 25, 2009
10:30 PM Post #6988765
| You're doing a fabulous job, Faye---they are going to be so beautiful when they're done! |
dixiegril
Jesup, GA
August 29, 2009
08:46 AM Post #7000761
| There is a paint stripper that auto. body painters use. Works fantastic and fast. Also removes all rust. Forget the name . If your intrested,you could contact any auto supply store they will probably know what it is. Good luck with them. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 29, 2009
07:18 PM Post #7002614
| These are the results of work day 6. 1 chair is primed and second chair almost ready for priming. Yeah! will finish next week.
After day 6!
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pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 29, 2009
08:08 PM Post #7002776
| What a fantastic job you've done. Pat yourself on the back for me because my arms just aren't long enough. Great work! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 29, 2009
08:21 PM Post #7002818
| Pirl, thank you so much. I needed that. This has been a really hard job, and I am proud of the way they are turning out. I will spray paint them Hammered Gray. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 29, 2009
08:25 PM Post #7002836
| Those are really looking Good . digger |
pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 29, 2009
08:34 PM Post #7002869
| I've stripped enough things in my life to know what hard work it is. Anyone seeing them for the first time, who never had that kind of stripping experience, would find it hard to believe how long it took.
If the person who threw them out could just see them now! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 29, 2009
08:37 PM Post #7002879
| SHHHHH ! |
mcrochet
Marilyn Glen st. Mar, FL
(Zone 9a)
August 29, 2009
10:56 PM Post #7003336
| Faye, sorry I didn't see this post a lot earier, I may could have saved you a lot of elbow work.
I stripped a metal sink base years ago, and used a spray stripper called Strip EZE, the greatest stuff since sandpaper! Then what little bit of paint that wouldn't come off, I used a small propane gas 'torch'. the kind you can buy at any home depot or Lowe's. burnt the paint right off and didn't hurt the metal, even the rust!
There were 10 coats of paint on that sink,,and one coat was the brightest orange I had ever seen. I can't imagine an orange sink base in a kitchen! lol
Your chairs are going to look great! and they will be so comfortable! |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
August 30, 2009
01:03 AM Post #7003678
| Wow----they are going to turn out fabulous. You'll be able to take pride in all your hard work every time you scooch your tush around on them! |
pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
August 30, 2009
09:27 AM Post #7004162
| The torch! How did I forget to mention it. I love that tool. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 30, 2009
09:47 AM Post #7004222
| The torch , I'll try that on my wrought iron . Lots of leaves and acorns . . digger |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 30, 2009
12:44 PM Post #7004800
| I have a couple old metal chairs that I wanted to use as planters and I think another trip to Lowe's for strip EZE is on my to do list. I'm sure DH has a gas torch so think I'll try that. Too many things I want to do at one time. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
August 30, 2009
03:32 PM Post #7005394
| Thank you Marilyn, I wish you had found this sooner too. This has been a monster job, but I'm stubborn and do not like anything to get the best of me. I should be able to finish the chairs in the coming week.
Faye |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
August 31, 2009
06:47 PM Post #7009972
| Faye, you have done an awesome! Can't wait to see the finished chairs.
LK |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
August 31, 2009
06:55 PM Post #7009994
| Darn, stopped at Lowe's on our way back from my favorite thrift store and I forgot to look for the metal stipper. Oh well, always another time and I'm not really ready to strip stripped my chairs.
Looking forward to finished chairs too. We will all love to have them in our yards. |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 01, 2009
11:46 AM Post #7012887
| Dont know if im having trouble with this site but havent seen any new posts on anything in trash to treasure. Anyone else notice this. Linda |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 01, 2009
02:24 PM Post #7013496
| Maybe all the trash is used up: like that is ever going to happen. Maybe we just are all waiting to see finished product of Dahtzu's chairs. How are you coming linda with your project? |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 01, 2009
07:37 PM Post #7014739
| Done
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tubbytee
Ames, NE
(Zone 5b)
September 01, 2009
07:44 PM Post #7014776
| Just think you could have Twins..LOL |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 01, 2009
07:44 PM Post #7014780
| That is a masterpiece! I just love it, you did a terrific job on it. I bet you get a lot of compliments on it. Love those colors and stenciled leaves. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 01, 2009
07:52 PM Post #7014804
| That was worth waiting on . Beautiful !! digger |
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 01, 2009
07:59 PM Post #7014832
| Thank you everyone, Linda |
pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
September 01, 2009
08:10 PM Post #7014887
| The colors are fabulous. Fantastic job. Congratulations. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
09:17 PM Post #7015202
| Linda, another beautiful job. Love your work! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
09:32 PM Post #7015282
| FINALLY FINISHED, and don't like them! Do not like the color so will be painting them again. This paint is just to shiny and not dark enough. Have added cushions to match the swing and they will look much better when the chairs and the swing metal match.
7 days and done!
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lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 01, 2009
09:35 PM Post #7015297
| They look verrry nice to me. But know what you mean till you get it just right your not happy. A verrrry nice job though. Linda |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
09:35 PM Post #7015298
| 3 piece set with cushions..
Finished (but will paint chairs a darker color)
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pirl
Southold, NY
(Zone 7a)
September 01, 2009
09:37 PM Post #7015312
| What a great job you did but such a shame that the cushions hide your talent. |
shelly61
townsville
Australia
September 01, 2009
09:42 PM Post #7015339
| Iove your work great job.
Oh and I love your chair as well Linda. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
09:54 PM Post #7015410
| Thank you all for your support and praise on the chairs. It was very hard work and yes, I would do it all over again...lol (like having the second baby, after the pain dims) The chairs actually are more comfortable without the cushions, but I was trying to make them look like part of the swing set. They will match when I am finished with them...I am going to paint the chairs and the swing a much darker color than the chairs. Thank you all again.
Faye |
the1pony
Pony in Lakewood, WA
(Zone 8a)
September 01, 2009
10:19 PM Post #7015550
| I love them all shiny as they are, but I can understand wanting them to match the swing. You did a fantastic job! |
heavenscape
JayeVille, NC
(Zone 7a)
September 01, 2009
10:20 PM Post #7015559
| Wow!!! Be proud Faye!! Amazing work. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
10:24 PM Post #7015584
| Big smile here Jaye just because you cared enough to "find me" |
crissyr
Malvern, AR
(Zone 7b)
September 01, 2009
10:44 PM Post #7015686
| Wow is Right! What a lot of work you put out on those, I'm not a 'stripper' and probably never will be, just too lazy for it. I'm so proud of you Faye, thanks for the link on the other thread, you taught me something! |
imapigeon
Gilroy (Sunset Z14), CA
(Zone 9a)
September 01, 2009
11:17 PM Post #7015834
| They're beautiful as they are, but they'll look even better when you find the right color. They look really comfortable---are they "bouncy"? |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 02, 2009
01:22 AM Post #7016200
| A perfect grouping and anything you do will look wonderful. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 02, 2009
07:02 AM Post #7016465
| Love your furbaby ,Faye . Chairs look good , but I'm like you , darker is better . If that's too much trouble , sack them up and send to me .
Post a pic with both furbabies when you show the chairs repainted . sally |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
September 02, 2009
07:13 AM Post #7016478
| Those look great - what a good job... |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
September 02, 2009
07:27 AM Post #7016496
| Barb , I think she did a fab job . Wish we was 50 yrs younger , no telling what she could do . sally |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
September 02, 2009
04:23 PM Post #7018236
| Faye, you have done an outstanding job! AAAAA++++++ all the way!
|
lindawin58
Ewing, NE
September 04, 2009
08:43 PM Post #7026883
| Dahtzu that is fantatic!! Makes mine look pretty sad but I enjoy it. Linda
|
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 04, 2009
09:20 PM Post #7027017
| Thank you everybo0dy! I will post new pics. when I have them darker. |
dixiegril
Jesup, GA
September 07, 2009
02:24 PM Post #7036758
| Your colors are beautiful ! Makes me think of sitting by the ocean some where sipping something cool. Ahhhhh. Dont I wish ! |
