Best Way To Refinish A Rocking Chair
In order to refinish a rocking chair, the user needs to follow the below-given steps:
- Prepare: Begin the process by preparing the rocking chair, in case the rocking chair has bolts or the brackets, if possible remove them, in case the chair is firmly made and parts cannot be removed then use the painters tape to cover the areas where paint is not required.
- Stripper: The next step is to apply the stripper, take a sponge and apply the Stripper to remove the paint or varnish from the chair. Allow the stripper to sit on the chair for about 10 to 15 minutes until it loosens the finish.
- Remove: Now remove the loosen finish with the help of the drill having the circular wire brush, and start lifting the finish, Besides that continue to wipe the surface with the rag to clean any missed spots.
- Sand: Before sanding look for the repairs and in case of any holes or splintered corners repair it, then go for the sanding process with the help of the fine grit sandpaper, after the sanding is completed clean all the sanding dust with the damp cloth.
- New Finish: After the surface is cleaned then go for the new finish, spray the new finish in the long strokes, once the first coat is done let it dry completely then go for the second coat.
- Finish: Once the second coat is dry then sand lightly and go for the final coat.