DAY 1:
I have been in the market for a timber adirondack chair for a while now. They retail for around $300+ ($600 at a local store!), and even a second hand one on ebay can fetch upto $100.I couldn't belive my luck when my husband spotted this one at the "Buy Back" centre at our local tip.
Even better when I scored it for $15 including the table!
It needs some TLC, but the timber is in quite good condition, apart from the armrests which have had to bear most of the weather.
To scrape back most of the paint I used a hand paint stripper tool, around $6.00 from the hardware store. I then used some coarse sandpaper (and a sanding block) to smooth any other bits.
DAY 2:
I let the timber dry out for a day or so (as the chair had been outdoor in the rain). Once the timber was dry, I gave it a final good sand, and brushed the timber using a dustpan-broom. I also used a slightly dampened chux to remove any remaining bits of dust, so it doesn't get in the paint.
DAY 3:
Now I will be priming the Chair & Table with my favourite undercoat: Taubmans 2 in 1 Sealer, Primer & Undercoat
This stuff sticks to anything! I have even used it on my bathroom cabinets which were varnished timber - gave them a light sand (hand) and it stuck!
It isn't the nicest to paint with (it's quite think), but it will provide an excellent base, and will prime our timber.
