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Chevron Painted Kitchen Stool

February 18, 2013

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Along with a few other pieces

that I have inherited lately, this
loan oak stool was among the lot.
She was ok like she was, but
I could see some fun potential
in her.  So out came the paint
and sandpaper.
I would probably not do a huge area
in a busy, bright print like this spring
green chevron.  But a sunny spot in my
kitchen longed for something sassy
and not too serious.  I debated between
yellow, aqua and green.  The green won,
and I love how it turned out.  I have two
more outdated kitchen stools in the garage
that will be next on my radar.
I used an heirloom white spray paint, and
covered the entire stool with two good coats.
I let the stool dry overnight, then using
masking tape and scissors, I taped out
my chevron design.  I started in the center
of the stool and worked my way out from there.
 This made it a lot easier to follow the pattern
to the top and bottom of the seat.
I used three coats of spring green acrylic
craft paint and a sponge pouncer to apply
the green chevron stripes.  Once they were
completely dry, I removed the tape
and used a course sandpaper all over,
more heavily in some areas.
The areas of the stool that were already worn
and the original varnish was cracked,
distressed easily.
I used a light coat of matte polyurethane
sealer on the seat and voila!
My green chevron gal is in her
happy, sunny new spot.

xo, Tanya

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Comments

  1. Jodi Stuber says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    These colors are awesome.. Love how it turned out.:)

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Tanya, your stool looks great. Reminds me that I had a bright yellow stool like this one when I first started teaching. Wish I still had it. I'd paint it. '-)

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I'm in AWWW!!! I have pinned!!

    Reply
  4. Amanda says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Love this! Especially the colors. I am going to be on the lookout for an old stool! Pinning!
    Amanda

    Reply
  5. Holly says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:50 am

    Love it! It looks great–so inspiring! I need to find an old stool somewhere… 🙂

    Reply
  6. Our Pinteresting Family says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:27 am

    What a lovely stool, Tanya! 🙂 Love the colors. Megan

    Reply
  7. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    February 19, 2013 at 4:11 am

    I love the green!! great choice!

    Reply
  8. Gretchen says

    February 19, 2013 at 4:19 am

    love that–such a nice color!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Oh how cute! Love the color and pattern!

    Reply
  10. Sausha @ {show and tell} says

    February 19, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Love this! Chevron is perfect in little doses like that. The green is perfect 🙂 I have a few stools waiting for paint, i for sure will be doing this to at least one of them!

    Reply
  11. Melinda Collazo says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    I just love this! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Mary Beth says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:28 am

    I love the pattern and the color ~ perfect redo!

    Thanks for linking up to Project Inspire{d}.

    Hugs, Mary Beth

    Reply
  13. SweetPepperRose says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:38 am

    So pretty! looks so Spring-y, just in time for Easter.

    Reply
  14. originalgreetings says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:02 am

    Very nice. Great way to add a fun pop of color.

    Reply
  15. Bethany says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:09 am

    LOVE this! Turned out beautiful! I have a stool I have been meaning to refinish, you have definitely inspired me 🙂

    Reply
  16. Lolly Jane says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Great makeover! (:

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    February 20, 2013 at 1:19 pm

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  20. Lolly Jane says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Ack! Sorry for the 12321 comments (; xo

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  21. THREE MANGO SEEDS says

    February 20, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I am 100% absolutely in L.O.V.E with this sweet little stool! Seriously, I want it! LOL Thanks so much for sharing at ITS PARTY TIME! {HUGS!} Clydia

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  22. Sam M. says

    February 20, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    This is beautiful! I'd love for you to share it at the Pinworthy Projects party Friday! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/

    Reply
  23. monsterscircus says

    February 21, 2013 at 1:07 am

    Really nice job!!! The chevron couldn't be placed a better place than on your wonderful stool!!!

    Reply
  24. decoratewithalittlebit.com says

    February 21, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    I love this stool! The color of green is so yummy, but even more I love the chevron detail… and I'm actually not one that typically goes for the chevron, so many times I see it and it's so busy it just hurts my eyes… but this is the perfect application for it. I'm pinning this too! Little Bit

    Reply
  25. Maggie says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    I love all things chevron. this is lovely!

    Reply
  26. Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says

    February 22, 2013 at 1:43 am

    So sweet and fresh–just shared it on my facebook page.
    https://www.facebook.com/BeyondThePicketFenceEtsyShopAndBlog

    Reply
  27. Jamie -Better With Age says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:19 am

    This is so sweet! You did a great job 😉
    Jamie

    Reply
  28. Ronda Batchelor says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Very cute, I just post a stool today too. Come check it out.

    Reply
  29. Marie bloominghomestead says

    February 22, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    This is awesome! this stool would be perfect in my house. 🙂 I'm a chevron fool. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Deborah@Green Willow Pond says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Another great project Tanya! Your stool is quite sassy with those chevron stripes. I love the amount of distressing you did on it too… just right!

    Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays! Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

    Reply
  31. Angie @ The Painted Piano says

    February 22, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Oohhh! I love everything about it! The colors, the lines, the chevron… great job! Ordinary into extraordinary!!!

    Reply
  32. {northern cottage} says

    February 22, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I'm totally smitten with this stool – it is PERFECTION and oh so fun! well done! ♥ http://www.northerncottage.net

    Reply
  33. alittleclaireification.com says

    February 23, 2013 at 4:55 am

    Tanya – I LOVE this. Even matched=s my blog. What a great DIY!! Love, love, love it and sorry I didn't see it sooner. Pinning!
    xo, Claire 🙂

    Reply
  34. kelly arent-Copper Roof Interiors LLC says

    February 23, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Love this restyled chair too…..
    K

    Reply
  35. Lani Padilla says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Wow! I love how your stool came out. I have a few of those around here that could definitely use something fun like this.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs …
    Lani
    SimplyFreshVintage.com

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  36. Jocie Hagan says

    February 23, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I am in love with this Tanya! so pretty. I just discovered the matte poly and LOVE it! great job. 🙂

    Reply
  37. Jenn AJennuineLife says

    February 24, 2013 at 1:58 am

    Great transformation! I love the color you chose. I would love it if you shared this great DIY at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/02/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-8.html

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  38. Ruthie Armstrong says

    February 24, 2013 at 3:48 am

    SO adorable! Perfect refurbish… Thanks so much for coming to party at Super Saturday Show & Tell 🙂 I hope you’ll come again next week. xoxo~ Ruthie

    Reply
  39. Jenn @ Clean and Scentsible says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:01 am

    Looks awesome! I'm not usually a green person but I love that color! Perfect amount of distressing too! Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentsible. I'll be featuring this tomorrow. Enjoy your Sunday!
    Jenn 🙂

    Reply
  40. Patricia Krank says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    What a darling little stool. I'm loving the chevron design. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew

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  41. TidyMom says

    February 24, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I love how this turned out!!

    Thanks for much for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2013/great-diy-projects/

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  42. Artsy Chicks Rule says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:39 am

    That stool is adorable! I love it and the green…and the chevron! Nice!

    Reply
  43. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:43 am

    I'm loving this cute little stool! Pinning!

    Thanks so much for linking up at the party,
    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!

    Reply
  44. Mindi@MyLove2Create says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I love it! Soooo cute!

    Reply
  45. Mindi@MyLove2Create says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I love it! Soooo cute!

    Reply
  46. Sumaya at Evocative Vintage says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Tanya I am a new follower after spotting this lovely make over at Green Willow Pond.

    I love the color and the design!

    I would love for you to follow back!:)

    Sweet blessings
    Sumaya

    Reply
  47. Crystelle Boutique says

    March 1, 2013 at 5:08 am

    Tanya, I love LOVE love this stool….! Soooo pinning! I wish it lived at my house…. 🙂

    hugs x
    Crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com

    Reply
  48. Schulz Family says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    the result is sooooo much better than the original stool. Well done, I would not have thought of doing that. Linking from the picket fence spring link

    Reply
  49. the cape on the corner says

    March 19, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    love that with the green. so fresh.

    Reply
  50. Amy says

    March 29, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    This is so cute! I have a little table in my attic that I have been trying to figure out how to redo. I think this might just be the answer. Following you now! 🙂
    (http://www.justdoityall.com)

    Reply
  51. Jen and Jared says

    April 2, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I am seriously obsessed with this stool! It is too cute. I love the color too. Thanks for the inpsiration!

    Reply
  52. House of Smiths says

    April 6, 2013 at 2:45 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your post at our linky party this week!
    I love the colors you used!
    xo

    Reply
  53. Katie Adams says

    February 12, 2014 at 6:21 am

    I love this stool! Great color and you can’t go wrong with chevron!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      February 12, 2014 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks so much Katie, it was really fun to work on. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!!

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
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  57. david says

    November 13, 2018 at 3:09 am

    What kind of saw do I need to do such a chair? I would do it for my daughter, but I don’t know which saw to choose. Found some reviews on saws for beginners from bestchainsawadviser.com. It seems inexpensive, but can you still advise something?

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