PDA

View Full Version : More before and after chairs


Eibhlin ni Sheambrai
09-03-2010, 05:02 PM
These are some chairs I got on JT. Not in great condition, but a challenge. As these are probably originally from a dutch furniture shop I know they will be sturdy and last. Some repairs needed to chairs (and eventually to me--removing staples is a b***h). Scrubbed the woodwork down with hot water & jif to remove old grease-yeuk, removed old upholstery, hoovered the foam, sprinkled with bread soda to deodourize (cheaper than febreeze and works just as well), and left outside in the sun for a few hours. All I had to do then was polish the wood-used topps scratch cover polish, and re-upholster them. I now have ten nice chairs in my meeting room courtesy of Jumble Town. I had priced various chairs and looked like we would have to spend €70 per chair. Happy days--I now have 10 chairs and have saved €700. That is it, no more chairs, I've had enough and I'm sure you have too!!

maggied
09-03-2010, 05:14 PM
hiya eibh fab. job they look expensive ..and comfy .lovely job
maggie

Mickey
09-03-2010, 05:38 PM
You are some woman :o)! Very very well done, the meeting room looks fab!

Belarus
09-03-2010, 06:45 PM
Well done. They are absolutely beautiful - like new. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing. Regards.

kildarechick
09-03-2010, 06:48 PM
they look fabulous!

unapam
09-03-2010, 08:24 PM
What a lovely set of chairs. You did a great job (as always) Great!!! Pam

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai
09-03-2010, 10:30 PM
Thanks everyone. Taking a rest now until my hands and back recover. eibh.

Chris P
09-03-2010, 11:45 PM
Fantastic work, Eibhlin ni Sheambrai -- thanks for sharing and inspiring!

Regards
Chris P
Admin

hackytza
10-03-2010, 09:54 AM
Great job. A lot of work went into it, but I bet you are pleased with the results. :)

murphs
11-03-2010, 07:09 PM
Well done. These look great.
I think I might try it too.
Thanks for showing them.
regards
murphs

purplebeach
13-03-2010, 10:13 PM
Fantastic work !! - Can't wait to use them at the Card Making day !!

laracroft
14-03-2010, 11:58 PM
Is there nothing you cant do!! Fab job as usual...

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai
16-03-2010, 09:59 PM
Hi Laracroft, I have a friend who likes to tell people 'she doesn't do tar macadam'. However my husband reckons that's only because I never tried!! Seriously though, I will give anything a go in the way of d.i.y. or repairs. Someone had to make the thing in the first place, so can't be that hard to re-do, lack of correct tools can be a problem but I'll still risk it. Great when you get something free on JT you don't have to feel guilty if you make a mess of it.

margiegirl
19-03-2010, 12:58 PM
Hi Eibhlin. Well done. They are fabulous. God bless your hands. MG