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January Jumpstart: Jon's Ikea Roger Chair Transformation #3

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10-29-doitnow.jpgHere is the final part of my January Jumpstart! After some masking tape, light sanding, several coats of paint, and then a few coats of spray lacquer, I was ready for my unveiling...

 
 

Whenever I've tried to mask a hard line on something, I usually find some paint that seeps through the tape. Touch-ups are usually needed. However, this time... clean as a whistle! I think using lots of short light sprays helped.
012508jonjump2.jpgA few things I learned: Make sure you put some sort of cover or large tarp down. The overspray ends up on everything and wear a mask because you'll have spray paint dust gets everywhere. Also, the ROGER chair does not come with any feet pads, so I picked up some small plastic sliders from the hardware store (just something to think about or look out for if scratching your floors is a concern.) I was torn about reupholstering the seat white or another color, but that's something I suppose I can always do at a later time. For now I'm pretty pleased with the results.

Once again, here is the link to Laure's tips on spray painting a chair.

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Comments (11)

I like it. Definitely elevates the piece.

posted by Garrett on 2008-01-25 12:19:49
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looks cool

posted by LaDonnaNichole on 2008-01-25 12:37:33
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Why can't we vote on this one?

posted by Daily Nuance on 2008-01-25 12:39:55
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bravo!!

posted by jamie* on 2008-01-25 12:48:24
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wowee! i love it.

posted by saya* on 2008-01-25 13:16:13
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Daily Nuance: This one belongs to one of us, the editors. I'm sure Jon would like to win the prize though :)

posted by gregory on 2008-01-25 13:22:05
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so cute! so many upholstery options!

posted by jrstar45 on 2008-01-25 17:15:24
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Really neat! White heavy linen or cotton seat next?

posted by ARC on 2008-01-25 17:32:02
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white linen would look great ARC, thanks for the suggestion!

posted by jonathan on 2008-01-25 19:05:36
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You've done a beautiful job, and inspired me to paint my own chairs. However, I have 10 of them, bentwood, and only a tiny terrace to work on. I foresee it taking weeks.

To get a clean line when you tape off, wrap a little cheesecloth around your finger, and rub it against the tape edge.

posted by greer on 2008-01-25 21:45:37
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This looks great!!

Now, does it offer any back support? :P

posted by gretchen on 2008-02-01 20:02:20
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