I finally got around to painting my vintage Cosco stool. I like the way it turned out so it was definitely worth the wait! Can I just tell you that I am not a fan of having to mask things off in order to paint around them?! My husband, who paints cars for a living, couldn't stand to watch me paint this. I will admit I did a horrible job in some places, but it was too hot outside to care too much!
The yellow Krylon spray paint was an almost identical match to the original paint. You can check out the before pictures of this stool here. I did have to do a bit of sanding first and then I primed it. Hopefully it won't go back to rust too soon.
It looks wonderful sitting in front of my chippy white door. You have seen the other side of this door here. I think I like the chippier side the best! This stool is the perfect little plant holder out on the patio.
We have decorated it up with a little wooden pansie banner and some old insulator caps. If we need an extra chair, it would work for that too!
I am happy with the way it turned out. Thanks to everyone who weighed in on the paint or not to paint debate!***
An update on Baby Travis: the treatment looks like it is starting to work. His swelling has gone down and they will be doing Chemotherapy every Wednesday while making sure that he is not feeling any pain. Thank you to everyone who offered up their prayers...they are greatly appreciated and still needed!
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Well, I just love this!! I have a pink one and I have never thought about painting it!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow! So friendly and sunny! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Updating the lemon yellow was a good choice here! Did you use Rustoleum?
ReplyDeleteYour chair and step stool is too cute!! The fresh coat of paint is perfect.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
I'm glad to hear that Travis is doing better. Please keep us posted. Love your stool! You are right, that yellow spray paint it the perfect match. And I'm with you, I hate all of the prep work involved in painting!!
ReplyDeleteI love the yellow! It's such a cheery color.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! Looks great! You did a bang up job! Love it. I just bought two old metal patio chairs. This is very inspiring. I am going to do it!! Maybe next weekend even!! I am going to sand a bit and use the primer and spray paint just like you!!
ReplyDeleteWow this came out great!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Really cute! -Tabitha
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous. I have a pink 1950's utility cart I might just paint now.
ReplyDeleteLove your step stool, I think you did a great job painting! I'm with you on masking, ugh. I just picked up a aqua one at a yard sale for $2 haven't painted it, yet! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteWell, the stool is just "so vintagey", it's cute either way,
ReplyDeletebut I think you made a good decision to paint it. I have a red one just like it, but it's a repro.
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Lovely job you have done on the stool. I'm another who doesn't like masking!
ReplyDeleteYour little stool is a real treasure now. Your paint job looks fine to me, plus the yellow is so cheery.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy colour, Trisha..you did a fine job!
ReplyDeleteIt does look really sweet in front of your chippy door...thanks for sharing.
ciao bella
Creative Carmelina
Oh girl...sweet, sweet yellow! LOVE IT! What a sunny, bright and HAPPY COLOR!
ReplyDeletexoRebecca
These stools seem to be popping up everywhere, love your redo. We had one when I was growing up. Thanks for sharing, Laura
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute stool. Love the colour!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Trisha your stool turned out so cute. The color is a perfect match. You did a great job. I have a red one, but it's a reproduction from target. I'm sorry, I don't know the story about baby Travis but I am so happy that he is doing better. I will pray for him. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
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Jann
Oh..what a pretty new face! I love the sunny yellow!
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Carolynn
The chair turned out great.So happy that our prayers are being heard..xx
ReplyDeleteWe had one of these stools in my home growing up. It was the chair we always sat on to have our mom do our hair. I wish I could find one. I love your redo! I would love for you to share on my weekly Linky Party Blog Stalking Thursday!
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We had one just like this, except ours never got a makeover. You did great on painting it. Looks new to me. They do not make stools as good as that anymore.
ReplyDeleteMy stepmom has the stool that was my grandmother's, she put my name on the bottom so that I will get it when she passes away. It is red, I would much prefer yellow, I just might paint it!
ReplyDeleteI just love those old stools. My daughter just found one at Goodwill and has it in her sewing room. I'm so jealous.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! I love the color! Very, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shade of yellow, Trisha--I love it! Glad to hear the baby is doing better as well.
ReplyDeleteReally cute! I have my grandmother's 50's yellow stool but the seat is upholstered. Hope my redo turns out as nice as yours! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, this makes me smile! I grew up with one of these in our family kitchen. It was yellow just like yours. I spent a lot of time sitting on this step stool. Your post has stirred up images in my memory of that kitchen ~ home sweet home.
ReplyDeleteThat yellow is so cheery! I love finding old stools to refurbish. I just found you from French Country Cottage today and am a happy new follower! Hoping you will pop over for a visit~Angie
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Wow the yellow is a perfect match! I like your use for it too. Thank you for link this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh, this turned out great!! I love this shade of yellow. I once had a red one. I loved it but didn't have room, so sold it at a yard sale to some lucky duck. Head slap; I coulda used it outside! You're so smart.
ReplyDeleteYou made it look almost brand new.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this inspiring transformation of your stool on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Love the yellow. So happy Travis is doing better. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteJody
I love these stools. My Grandmother had a red one. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry