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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Chair Back Wall Shelf | for guest room

    Chair Back Wall Shelf | for guest room

    Published by Gail | Published August 16, 2016 | Updated June 24, 2021
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    I have another repurposed  project, a chair back wall shelf made from my $2 thrift store chair. I’ve already made a chair seat wall shelf. Not bad to get two projects out of one $2 find, eh?

    2 dollar thrift store chairI have a lot of chairs, but even so, I couldn’t pass up this deal.This one caught my eye because I really liked the lines of the rungs.

    Dismantle the chair

    dismantle $2 chairThe first line of business was to disassemble the  back from the  seat—a few whacks with a rubber mallet and it was a done deal.

     

    *affiliate links in this post help you find  deals and makes me a buck or two-for that I thank you*

    cut chair on miter sawI used the miter saw to cut it right above that brace. I’m experienced with this sort of thing, if you are not-do not attempt this. Use a jigsaw instead.

     

    cut off chair backThis is what I was left with after trimming it.

    Trim the seat on the table saw

    trim chair seat on table sawThis is the back portion of the original seat. I already used the front portion of the seat in the original project wall shelf.

    Check for fit

    dry fit of chair back shelfThis is sort of a dry fit, to see if I like the size of the shelf and to see if it fits from side to side.

    Pocket holes offer secure hold

    kreg jig secures shelfI tried to secure the shelf to the  back with my Airstrike Stapler, but it just wouldn’t hold. I decided to use my Kreg Jig and pocket hole screws to give a really secure joint.

     

     

    clamp secure shelf with pocket hole screwsUsing a quick clamp made this task a lot easier. It was really hot and sunny so I was chasing the shade and ended up working on my  potting bench.

    Patch and paint

    patch and sand chair back shelfThe holes were patched with spackling then sanded.

     

     

    diy chalky paint primerWhipping up a batch of my diy chalky paint primer was the quickest way to paint this new  project . . .

     

     

    finish max chair back wall shelf. . . while I was working on other projects.

     

    I switched things up this time. I used Behr Satin for the chalky paint primer and then did a couple of light coats of satin as a top coat.

    Wax DIY chalk paint

    mms wax chair back wall shelfMiss Mustard Seed wax was applied with a sponge, then wiped it back a little after it set up.

    Distress small areas with an emery board

    distress with emery board

    To give it some light distressing, I used one of my cheap emery boards I buy on Amazon.

    Attach d rings for hanging

    d rings hang chair back wall shelfI attached d rings a little too low on the chair back shelf—having to end up moving them up right under the pocket holes to give it the best fit to hang on a wall.

     

    repurposed chair back wall shelf MyRepurposedLife.comSometimes it’s the simple projects that make me smile the most! I love how this shelf project turned out.

     

    black chair back towel rack shelf MyRepurposedLife.comI think it would be perfect for a guest room or guest bath.

    black chair back towel rack for the kitchen MyRepurposedLife.comHow about for the kitchen?

    old chair makes a great guest room towel rack shelf MyRepurposedLife.com

    Be sure to check out some other  project ideas for old chairs by clicking the image below.

    gail

    See one of my first, and an all-time favorite chair projects here

    See more Random Chair Projects here

    sharing here: Creativity Unleashed 

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    1. Cathy

      July 27, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      I have to say, emery boards for tight spot distressing?!?!? You are a genius! I love stumbling on to tips like this! Love this project!

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 28, 2017 at 8:13 am

        I'm so happy you found a great tip to keep in your hat of tricks!

        Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment, it's why I do what I do.

        gail

    2. girlfromwva

      August 16, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      really love what you have done and the finish you did!

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    3. Catherine

      August 16, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      How I love the way your mind works!
      ANOTHER super cute project--I still say you need to teach a class at Haven on NO FEAR~JUST DO IT projects!
      I miss talking to you--must change that soon!
      Catherine

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    4. Gail D.

      August 16, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Gail, another Gail here. I am just starting with repairing/refinishing furniture and stuff and have no power tools as of yet. Which Kreg jig would you recommend for a beginner? Thanks a lot.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 16, 2016 at 8:38 pm

        Gail!

        Hey there! I suppose I would suggest that you read this post https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/how-to-use-a-kreg-jig/ Probably would suggest the K3. I used it exclusively for years.

        Good luck, happy building!

        gail

    5. Mindi

      August 16, 2016 at 11:52 am

      I love it too! It is perfect for a bathroom! You are so awesome Gail!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 16, 2016 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks so much Mindi! It was a fun chair project, and can't beat that price. 2 projects out of one $2 chair.

        gail

    6. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle

      August 16, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Love it Gail!! You are so creative and I think we have the same table saw!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 16, 2016 at 9:36 am

        Thanks Debbie! I think this might have sold already. I had 2 black ones...can't remember. That table saw was a gift when I very first started doing this junkin' thing. 🙂

        gail

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