Dining room chairs can suffer a lot of wear and tear over the years, especially if you have children or your chairs are used several times per day. As time goes on, you may find your chairs chipped, dented, scratched or otherwise damaged. Restoring your old dining room chairs is an inexpensive alternative to replacing them with new chairs and it is moderately easy to do.
Instructions
1. Clean each chair using the washcloth, soap and water. It is essential to remove any dirt or residue from the chairs prior to staining them, as any kind of debris can create an uneven finish. Dry the chairs with a rag before proceeding.
2. Sand each of the chairs using the fine-grain sandpaper to remove any lacquer, stain, paint or minor imperfections. Sand the chairs in smooth, even strokes going with the grain of the wood.
3. Sand the chairs using the course-grain sandpaper to remove any major imperfections such as deep dents. Sand the chairs in smooth, even strokes going with the grain of the wood. Inspect the finished product to make sure that the wood surface is even in all places.
4. Wipe down the chairs with a damp rag to remove any sawdust from sanding.
5. Fill in any cracks in the wood using the wood filler. Allow the wood filler to dry before proceeding.
6. Use the paintbrush to apply a coat of stain over the surface of each chair. After applying the stain, wipe it down using a rag to remove any excess. Stain darkens as it dries, so note that the color of the chairs when dry will be vastly different than the color when you apply the stain. Allow the chairs to dry for 3 to 4 hours, then inspect the finished product. If you want the chairs to be darker, apply another coat of stain, wipe it down and allow it to dry.
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