Now, mind you, I am no dumpster diver and not that I have a problem with people who do, I just never took anything from a dumpster before but something told me to check out that chair. It looked in really good shape to me so I brought it inside with the hopes of revamping this antique-ish treasure.
A few days later while perusing my Facebook feed, I saw a post from my friend, Whiskey Birmingham (aka Miranda Neff - obviously a priceless roller derby friend). Whiskey had just opened her new upholstery business and was taking orders. Um.....PERFECT! A few messages later, I dropped my dumpster chair off to her and picked out an awesome fabric. I took the frame home with me and commenced to painting.
Two coats of heirloom white spray paint (because whicker is a b#$%h to paint with a brush).
Then I used a Java Brown glaze in the nooks and crannies and even some on the edges to give it that neat antique look. Next I used a non-gloss protective coat to keep the paint from chipping.
By the time I had finished with the paint job, Whiskey had finished reupholstering the cushion for the seat. She screwed it back on for me and BOOM!!! I now am the proud owner of one awesome dumpster chair that looks anything but.
Whiskey did an AMAZING job. Very professional and very time savvy. She may just be starting her business but she is already fantastic and i HIGHLY recommend her if you need any work done. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!
THANK YOU, WHISKEY!
