Refinished Foot Stool
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How I end my day thanks to this charming refinished foot stool. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Refinished Foot Stool
I can’t remember where I picked up this footstool but I have had it for a number of years. Originally it was stored in a closet for that day when I would be retired and had nothing else to do but refinish it.
That day never came.
Instead, Jessie Scrivner-Gunn of Sister Bee came to my and the footstool’s rescue and volunteered to give it an update.
More like a facelift!
This is the original walnut wood stool with the old cover. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
By some great luck, the stool padding itself was not damaged so it was a matter of carefully removing the soiled green fabric.
Once all pieces were removed, the new fabric was tested. What do you think?
This bee fabric was perfect to give the foodstool a new look! (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Aw, come on, you weren’t really surprised it was a bee themed fabric, were you?!
The wood part was given a quick update with Howard Furniture Refinishing in walnut. I carry it. You can also find it at a local big box store.
I have used Howard Furniture Refinishing Products for decades and love how quickly it can update wood stained with water marks and gouges.
My favorite of all of these products is Howard Feed ‘n Wax. Itt quickly rehydrates wood and often is enough without further refinishing work.
Howard Furniture Refinishing products easily available locally. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
The footstool was finished but we needed something to replace the old gold trim.
I had some gold rope from my mother’s crafts stash and we kept adding a layer until Jessie and I both thought we had enough.
After three rows, we decided that was enough.
The last touch, using gold braid to finish off the new look. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Jessie has helped me restore a couple other pieces I will share later so if you need some help, let me know and I will be glad to pass on her contact information.
Hard to think this lovely piece was once that soiled green-fabric covered stored footstool!
Charlotte
