Show All ItemsI recently stumbled across the folder that I thought lost on refinishing an antique rocking chair for my daughter. She is now 1 yr old, and I have spent many a night rocking her in her nursery, as has her mother. 5 years ago I was able to find a antique rocking chair that was perfect for a little boys nursery. It was dark wood with a nautical theme and as you can see from the initial pictures at one time it was beautiful Unfortunately my ex wife kept it in a storage unit for several years where it got wet and turned into the state found in the second picture. To say the finish was in bad shape was an understatement but it was still mostly solid. Mrs, TinkerGNome and I were expecting a daughter and the old rocker needed some TLC to be used in her nursery. But there in lies the problem I have never refinished furniture before. I figured it couldn't be that hard I would approach it like a car. Sand down the yuck finish, putty the inperfections, sand some more, prime, and paint.
Anything would be an improvement and I feel that it turned out quite nicely. Here are some pictures I took of the process for her Baby Book. Plus the kiddo's have the story to share that they both were rocked in that chair by their dad. And I think the chair should be able to withstand another 40 years or so, to be used when my children have children of their own.Step 1: Assess the DamageShow All ItemsAs you can see by the pictures it was in poor shape cosmetically but structurally it was still very solid. There was a split in one of the rails and no big gouges. I feel that all of these issues need to be addressed in the following orderStructural repairRough sandingFilling of cracks / deep scratches Uniform Sanding Primer Paint Trim paint. The tools I used were just a mixture of common hand tools, A rubber putty knife for smearing wood filler paste A paint can tool Sand paper in 60 grit 100 grit and 220 grit (what I had on hand) Paint stirrers Thin CA Glue for reinforcing cracks. And flowing into old joints.
Paint brushes of various widths. I had a 3/4 inch and a 3 inch brushA quart of primer and the finish top coat of what ever color you choose. « PreviousNext »View All Steps DownloadWhat should you bring with you to ANTIQUES ROADSHOW ... or not? Each summer 70 of ROADSHOW's appraisers in two dozen areas of expertise greet guests and look at more than 60,000 antiques and collectibles. What follows is a slideshow of the types of objects our experts see most frequently in their travels. What should you bring with you to ANTIQUES ROADSHOW ... or not? These items are fairly common throughout the country — and most have a value below $500. Read on to learn about the items that might already be tucked away in your attic. Or, if you have tickets to one of our events this summer, it might help you decide what to bring!... The following is a partial list of chair types, with internal or external cross-references about most of the chairs. Barrel chair, c. 1465, Raversijde, Belgium
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Mobile Home Porches | 3 Season Porch | Vintage Porch Parts | I love porch rocking chairs. In fact, I love all rocking chairs. I can wear one out - literally. Mary will tell you it's true. I can't count how many we've had over the years. You can't have too many rocking chairs. Love the sweet dog next to this crisp white rocker. This rocker is from Hayneedle and you can find similar rockers at Fifthroom. Photo courtesy of Susan Smith Dave and I see this wonderful ranch home on our walks It puts us in the mind of "home sweet home". Does it for you as well? These rocking chair pictures are from Hayneedle and you can find similar ones at Fifthroom. This pretty wicker rocker looks so comfortable with the soft blanket tossed over it. Can you picture your kids or grandkids in these colorful wooden rockers?We found similar rockers at Fifthroom. This resin wicker chair sure has a lot of personality to it. Pretty floral cushion, too.
This is so typical of a summer day - rocking on the front porch with a fan nearby. We also found a nice variety at Fifthroom. A nice slat rocking chair in traditional white. And another in black. Hmm, white or black for you? I would choose black. Check out Fifthroom for porch rocking chairs. Another place to shop is Hayneedle. Specific Kinds of Rockers Handcrafted wooden rockers - simply amazing! Wouldn't you love to sit on the rockers on this welcoming porch? Thanks to Linda M. for sharing with us. This is the porch rocker that I want! This chair matches the southwest theme of the porch. I like the dark wicker chairs against this stone home. Cozy rockers on a suburban porch. Lovely country style porch lined with rockers This friendly pooch is waiting for someone to come home. Home is in Tucker Hill, McKinney, TX. Photo is courtesy of Tucker Hill. It is hard not to fall in love with this amazing and inviting porch.
The black rocking chairs and red cushions all but call you to stop by and stay for a little while. The porch rocking chairs at Debbie's home say "welcome" in a very warm way. She pulled it all together with the red color in her front door, the beautiful star on the wall and the pillows on the rockers. Debbie says, "I just love going to auctions to find old chairs and tables as well as vintage garden tools. And I love the color red in all my flowers and decor." These two black rockers create a cozy conversation area Rockers complement a lovely Victorian porch Great place for a rocking contest, don't you think? Aren't these neat rockers for a log cabin porch? Maybe a rocker is the answer. I can attest that rocking regularly in a good rocker is calming, soothing, and definitely relaxing. Rocking chair therapy dates back to at least the early 1900's. Its widely accepted in the medical community that rocking can actually assist in the treatment of many conditions.