Thursday, June 18, 2009

Dining Room Sneak Peek

So, I painted all the chairs and I decided to go for it with the stain. When I applied it, it made the chairs darker than the sideboard. Not good. So, I went for my sandpaper. It took off some of the stain and some of the paint. Better! I thought it was streaky because of how I applied the stain or sanded, but as I continued, I realized that its the wood grain coming through just like on the sideboard. It just looks different because its not the same type of wood. Not a perfect match, but pretty good considering what I started with if you ask me.




I just about finished the chairs yesterday. Girls down for a nap, I moved on to the table and was happily making slow progress with the sanding when all of a sudden the sander died on me. Its a brand new sander and based on the reviews, was supposed to be great for refinishing and its died on me after only a little bit of sanding!?!?!?!? I checked the manual and I didn't do anything wrong. I thought maybe it overheated, but it hasn't come back on so I think maybe not. Now, I'll likely have to wait until my mom comes to visit and brings dad's belt sander. So disappointed!

4 comments:

  1. Your chairs look gorgeous! While not the exact same as the sideboard, I think they make a good set together. Your dining room is shaping to be a lovely place.

    Too bad about the sander. Isn't it just so horrible when brand new things just die on you?

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  2. The chairs are looking great. I really like how the finish turned out. What a bummer about the sander. Doesn't it just make you want to scream when a brand new item goes on the blink. I can't wait to see the table and what are you using for upholstery on the seats? I am trying to talk myself into refinishing the top of my breakfast table. I just may do it. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Melanie, the chairs are gorgeous. I love the painted sideboard with the natural top, very nice. Sandi

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