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How to Paint a Rocking Chair with Spindles the Easy Way

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Paint a Child’s Vintage Rocking Chair the Easy Way

Painting a rocking chair and not sure the easiest way to go about it? No worries, I’ve got you covered. When you are planning to paint a vintage rocking chair with spindles, does the thought of painting spindles make you twitch? Just thinking of getting an even paint finish around those super skinny spindles is enough to drive someone mad. But it doesn’t have to. This must be the main reason that paint sprayers were invented in the first place ;).

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How to Paint a Child’s Vintage Rocking Chair the Easy Way

MATERIALS NEEDED / SOURCE LIST

  • HomeRight Finish Max Super 
  • Cricut Machine (I have the Explore Air)
  • Painters Tape
  • Wood Glue syringe
  • Wood glue
  • Primer
  • Foam Roller (to apply primer)
  • Rolgear Screwdriver
  • Sandpaper
  • Yellow Detailer Sponge
  • Lint Free Cloth
  • Drop Cloth /Tarp
  • Metallic Gold Paint
  • Foam Dabber

Unfinished Child’s Rocking Chair

This vintage child’s rocking chair is a gift from a loving Grandmother who wants to pass it down to her granddaughter on her first birthday. But the rocking chair has some issues and is not quite ready to be used. Besides being old here are a few issues:

  • tired paint job in need of a refresh
  • loose spindles (some come out of the hole completely)
  • loose leg

None of these issues are bad enough to send the rocker to the trash. Let’s get this cutie ready for a birthday party! childs rocking chair, vintage rocking chair

Preparing the Rocker for Paint

Before painting the rocking chair the damage and loose spindles need to be re-secured. The best way to get wood glue into a small space with minimal mess is with a wood glue syringe. wood glue, syringe, vintage rocking chair

Squeeze wood glue into the necessary areas and press the spindles back into place. repair rocking chair, wood glue, wood glue syringe

This child’s rocking chair just happens to have an added feature. There is a music box attached to the rear rocker that plays music when the chair rocks. While waiting for the glue to dry go ahead and remove the music box and keep it somewhere safe. I love my new Rolgear screwdriver for this because it’s actually a ratchet screwdriver! Cool tools always make me happy 🙂rolgear, screwdriver, rocking chair with music box

The vintage rocking chair is then prepped the same way that I always prep painted furniture. A thorough cleaning and sanding will prepare the chair, but I can still see remnants of the old gold details. Click here for more painted rocking chair makeovers: Rocking chairs.sanded wood, rocking chair

In addition to the standard prep process, I’m adding a primer due to the fact that the new paint finish will be off-white. bin primer, bullseye

Painting a Child’s Rocking Chair

Once the chair is sanded, cleaned and primed we can get moving with paint. Throw up a tarp/ drop cloth and grab your paint. This vintage rocker is being painted in a creamy off-white furniture paint. You can find great quality furniture paint online HERE. An added bonus, when painting furniture, especially when it comes to painting children’s furniture, you want to make sure to use quality non-toxic furniture paint. dixie belle, dixie belle paint, chalk paint, chalk mineral paint, order paint, order dixie belle

Also, grab your HomeRight Finish Max Super paint sprayer, because this will make you hate spindles just a little bit less. Flip the rocking chair over and spray the underside first.homeright paint sprayer, finish max, spray spindles

Using the HomeRight Finish Max extra paint sprayer makes it easy to spray from above and below and any necessary angle. I feel like Wyatt Earp when I spray because I have a little more fun than maybe I should. Click here for more paint sprayer projects and tutorials: Paint Sprayer.

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See this paint sprayer in action when it adds a metallic glaze to a painted dresser here: Metallic painted dresser. If you are unsure of how to clean your paint sprayer when done then make sure to check out How to Clean a Paint Sprayer. how to clean a paint sprayer, cleaning spray gun, clean paint sprayer, cleaning paint sprayer, easy to clean paint sprayer

For a super soft finish make sure to lightly sand in between each coat. Then wipe away with a clean lint-free cloth to keep it clean. I lightly sand in between both coats of primer, as well as both coats of paint, using added pressure to the edges for a distressed look. After two coats, the painted rocking chair is sealed using a clear protective sealer.

Here is a full tutorial with VIDEO showing how I seal my painted furniture projects: Sealing Painted Furniture  sealing painted furniture, how to seal painted furniture, video tutorial

 

When it comes to using sealer on a rocking chair, you can use the paint sprayer. But in this case, I’m going a different route. This yellow detailer sponge works perfectly for adding a clear sealer. Its flexibility makes it easy to wrap around the spindles and get into any small areas. apply paint with sponge, yellow detail sponge

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Wait we aren’t finished!

Adding Stencil to Painted Child’s Rocking Chair

We are adding a personalized touch to this child’s rocking chair. Simple initials in soft metallic gold. To create a personalized stencil you can grab your Cricut Machine (I have the Explore Air). stencil, cricut machine, make stencil, initials

Grab your custom personalized stencil and your gold paint. This is done using Modern Masters gold metallic paint. gold paint, modern masters, metallic gold paint


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Trim your stencil and tape it in place on the rocking chair. Next, make sure to measure your placement so that it is centered. measure placement, find center

If you are certain your placement is correct, go ahead and pour or scoop some paint onto a paper plate and apply your paint with a foam dabber. Click here for more stencil projects and inspiration: STENCIL

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Make sure to use only a tiny bit of paint at a time by dabbing it off onto a paper towel first. Using too much paint will cause the paint to seep under the stencil and look messy. Your foam dabber should feel like it barely has any paint on it at all. You can apply a few times this way. dab paint on paper towel

Once you’re finished go ahead and remove the stencil from the painted rocking chair. stencil initials on painted furniture

Next, lightly sand over your stencil to remove any raised edges. sandpaper, stenciled initials, rocking chair

Don’t forget to apply clear sealer over your painted stencil. And re-attach the music box!stencils on painted furniture, initials, rocking chair

For a more detailed tutorial on adding stencils to your painted furniture makeovers make sure to check out How to Stencil Painted Furniture. There’s even a video included in the post. how to stencil painted furniture, stenciling furniture, stencil tutorial, stencil with paint

Painting a Vintage Child’s Rocking the Easy Way

That was a lot painless than using a paintbrush, wasn’t it? When painting a rocking chair with spindles using a paint sprayer is the way to go. This sweet rocking chair is ready for a special little girls first birthday! How to Paint a Child's Vintage Rocking Chair the Easy Way by Just the Woods

If you are feeling overwhelmed or just starting out you can always start at the beginning with How to Paint Furniture – a Beginners Guide.

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  1. Hope Williams says

    September 7, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    You take of you! That skin cancer is nothing but serious business. A friend of ours is fighting for his life right now and we have already buried another, 32 year old father of 4, youngest being 4 months old. Please please take care of you. Prayers for clear margins and speedy recovery.
    Cheers to 100% sunblock, long sleeves and gorgeous wide brim sun hats! ❤️

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    • kandice kullmann says

      September 8, 2017 at 9:39 am

      thank you so much Hope. So sorry to hear about your friends

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  2. Betty says

    September 7, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    I’m SO glad you’re doing well with such great results. Sorry about the surgery, but at least that part is over. Love this rocking chair, and thanks for all the info. As far as Netflix, try Midsomer Murders (if you aren’t already a fan), Vera, Doctor Blake, and Murdoch Mysteries. haha I just realized that all of them are British, Canadian or Australian. Oh, well – they’re great! Enjoy. 🙂

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    • kandice kullmann says

      September 8, 2017 at 9:39 am

      thank you so much! and thanks for the netflix suggestions I will def have to check those out!

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