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A wood bar stool that has been made over for a craft room using brown chalk paint and a furniture transfer in a vintage pattern.
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Thrift Store Wood Stool Makeover

This thrift store wood stool makeover is a great way to transform furniture on a budget for your home!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time2 hours
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • thrift wood bar stool
  • chalk mineral paint in your color choice (Mine is Umber Brown)
  • decorative furniture transfer (Mine has a vintage look)
  • white wax
  • paint brush
  • spray shellac

Instructions

  • Prep the furniture piece by cleaning it well and rinsing off any soap residue.
  • Lighting scuff sand if the piece is shiny. Optional: spray clear shellac on the piece for good paint adhesion.
  • Sand the wooden seat area down to bare wood using an orbital sander. Wipe away the sanding dust.
  • Paint two coats of the desired color and allow to completely dry.
  • Apply the decorative transfer to the seat area of the barstool according to the instructions. See my YouTube video for further details.
  • Optional: Apply white wax to the transfer design on the seat to soften the look.

Notes

Shop often at your local thrift store for a wooden bar stool to makeover! They are inexpensive and could be used as a craft room seat, additional seating in your home, or as a plant stand!