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Vinyl Chair Makeover with Rub n' Restore

When we first bought these chairs, they were a bright orange color. As much as I tried to convince myself that I liked the color, it just wasn't working for me. I started looking into solutions to change the color and really wasn't having much luck, much less finding something in my price range. I thought the only solution would be to completely reupholster them, but in that case I was better off buying new chairs altogether. So I decided to browse once more online, and that's when I found Rub N' Restore. Rub N' Restore is an online shop that provides high quality stains of all different shades for vinyls or leathers. When I first watched a YouTube video of theirs, I couldn't believe what I saw. I read all about their product on their website, and it all just sounded too good to be true. I emailed them back and forth (they are just the sweetest and answered all my silly questions) and found the perfect colors and size bottles for the project. When it came in the mail I couldn't wait try it out (I think a part of me was still skeptical). To make the color I was looking for, I combined Rust and Camel until I had the perfect tone for my chairs. To apply it, I used a paint brush, sponge, and wash cloth and decided that I liked the paint brush the most to apply it; and then once it was almost dry, rubbing it down with a cloth to prevent any brush streaks. This project was SO EASY. It took about 20 minutes to stain both chairs and another 15 minutes to apply the clear sealing coat. Vinyl furniture will never intimidate me ever again. I don't know how many times I've passed up a cute piece of furniture because it was the wrong color. Well, not anymore. This stuff, it's magic. And not only is it for furniture, but it can be used on purses, shoes, wallets, etc. The project list is endless. 

If you have any vinyl or leather pieces that need an update, check out Rub N' Restore to find the perfect product for you. Trust me. You won't regret it.



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  1. OOOooooohhhh!!! I have a purse that needs some big time help! Thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Oh goodness that is way cool! I definitely will keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Ooh, I wonder if they deliver to Australia? We are in the middle of renovating a beach cottage, and this certainly does appeal! Love your blog. Discovered it just last week! X

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    1. Hi Kym,
      Lesandre with Rub 'n Restore here. We do ship to Australia, but the freight is outrageous--more than the products themselves. We have had several Australian customers who still found the freight cost was still radically less than replacement or reupholstery of their beloved pieces. One of these days we'll have a distributor on your end of the Pacific. Until then you can read all about shipping on the website: www.rubnrestore.com. Thank you!

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  4. Oh wow this looks great!

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  5. Looks fabulous! Great job.
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  6. Big fan of your style. I especially love that pillow! Where is it from? Thanks!

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  7. Can I just say that your décor is absolutely gorgeous!! And those chairs look fab! :)

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  8. Love that pillow, actually the whole room! Looks great!
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  9. It looks lovely! Great job!
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  10. looks great, I love all of the plants in the room as well

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  11. I love the chairs! Also, you have a lovely living room! Your plants make it seem so airy and fresh!

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  12. um yeah, love this! also, that wall is amazing!

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  13. I like this!!! :)

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  14. Love the feeling & atmosphere you've created there, your own little 70's organic room

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  15. Your place is looking really beautiful. So classically Kinsey as far as I can tell. And girl, these chairs are rockin. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. SO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. love your house kinsey! i want to see more!! the chair came out sooooo good! what a great find. xo

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  18. I love the hanging plant in the 4th and 5th picture! Did you just lay the pot on its side? What kind of plant is that? Just too pretty!

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  19. Cool! You should show a before picture!

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  20. Wow this product was amazing! I tried this product and it's Very easy to use, even for those that are not so good with their hands.
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  21. I used rub n restore lately too. It is such a great product! Absolutely love your room!

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