Freakin’ FINALLY!  That’s all I can really say, cause typically when I start a project…(and I love to work on projects), I don’t let it get away from me.  However, with this Texas heat…good Lord!  I’m talking it’s been in the 100’s and it’s so uncomfortable!  But I promised my neighbor that I would restore an old, and very dilapidated wooden bench for her.  I finished it in time for her to haul it and use it in her new elementary school, where she will be the new librarian! The Bench Makeover was a fun project. Giving an old piece, new life!

My neighbor knew that I loved doing woodwork and restoring wood pieces and came over one night and asked if I minded taking a look at an old bench she’d had for many years.  Her words, “if you think it’s trash then don’t worry about doing anything”.  I like challenges but this certainly wasn’t ready for the trash or a bonfire.  A few new slats and some coats of paint and she would be a beauty once again.

Here are some of the products I used to get this bench back to a beautiful and long-lasting finish!

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Lots of sanding, priming

and several coats of paint later…

Bench makeover

This is her – AFTER!