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What You Need
Adhesive vinyl sheetsWood or plywood chairNewspaperPainters tapeSandpaperTack clothMetallic spray paintClear varnish
Step 1: Cut Shapes
Trace or print your desired shapes onto adhesive vinyl sheets. Use a ruler and pencil to guarantee straight lines. We used a small triangle stencil to make all of our shapes the same size. Once you’ve drawn your design, cut out the shapes with scissors, keeping the back of the adhesive on for now. To simplify this project, you can also opt to use precut vinyl wall decal stickers.
Step 2: Cover Chair
Protect the parts of the chair that will not be painted from overspray with newspaper and painters tape. We chose to paint the top corner of the back support on a diagonal, but you can choose any portion of the chair to decorate. Keep in mind that any design made on the seat of the chair will wear off faster than elsewhere.
Step 3: Sand Area for Painting
If you’re working with a plywood chair, sand the clear coat off of the part of the chair you are painting and wipe away dust with a tack cloth. Similarly, if you’re working with a stained wood chair, you’ll want to sand the portion you’re painting to help the metallic spray paint stick.
Step 4: Add Shapes and Paint
Remove the backing from the cut adhesive shapes and stick them to the chair where you want the wood to show. You can use a ruler to keep the pattern straight and precise. Spray-paint over the design using light, even strokes. Add as many layers as needed to reach desired coverage. Let dry according to manufacturer’s instructions. Learn how to spray paint a chair.
Step 5: Remove Shapes
Once the paint is dry, remove the vinyl stickers to reveal the design. If the chair will get a lot of use, you can add a clear varnish over the top to protect the design. Check out more DIY chair makeovers.
