Vintage Sleigh Foot Stool |
I looked it over well and couldn't find any markings or branding, but guess it is mid 1900's or slightly earlier. I saw this poor little guy sitting on the ground and had to have it! The cost: a whole $3.00! I brought it home and began working on it immediately.
In refinishing this cutie, I used the following:
- 60 grit sandpaper
- quality 1" and 2" brushes
- 1" sponge brush
- Quality semi gloss paint (I used Concepts in "Ladybug Red")
- Minwax stain (I used "American Walnut")
- Fabric piece
- 3/4 yard of 1" quilt batting
- 20 thumb tacks
underside is completely covered and pinned in place |
finished cushion |
Next, comes the foot rest, itself. Using my 60 grit sandpaper, I sanded down the whole thing. I used some wood glue to help seal some loose handles and let it dry overnight.
Once the sanding and repairs were complete, I began painting. I used 2 coats with polyester brush, allowing the brush strokes and the dark wood to show through the paint. Once the paint was dry, I lightly sanded the areas that I wanted to be distressed (mainly the handles and sides... places that would get a high usage). I then took a sponge brush and applied the stain to the unfinished areas, immediately wiping the excess off, sometimes rubbing it into the piece itself.
After a couple of hours, the base was dry and ready for the cushion. All I had to do was carefully tuck it into the slots and press it down. It popped right into place!
Complete!
Total investment: $9
Time investment: 4 hours
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