Twin ladder back chairs epitomize low country living. The chairs are sold as a pair for $75. The rush is stained with red mahogany. The wood is painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old White and finished with Annie Sloan Wax. These chairs are the perfect southern complement to a big city home. A fusion of porch talk with the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. Relax, sip on a sweet tea and let your mind wander to a simpler time.
The ladder back chairs are circa 1970’s. They originally were painted olive green and decoupaged with flowers.
The first part of the transformation was to stain the rush seating.
The decoupage was then sanded to create a smooth surface for the chalk paint.
Above you can view the contrast from the original faded rush to the new stain.
Tapping off the rush seating with painter’s tape is important to decrease paint splatter on the new stain.
First peek at the finished product!
Low Country Ladder Back Chairs are available for purchase on Atlanta Craigslist. If you mention this blog post, there is free delivery in the Atlanta area.
Happy Sweet Tea sippin’! Cheers!
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