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" I have an old wooden rocking chair dark brown and I would like to remodel it to have a modern look.
I would like to place it in the living room by the fireplace. The house has earth tone color scheme. What color matches best? How to paint over the existing varnish? Thank you in advance."

 Our recommendation
You can renew the rocking chair and make it look modern by painting a bright, warm color, in combination with the earthy color scheme of the room.
You can use either colored varnish or enamel paint.

Painting process

A. Color varnish apply

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You need to prepare the chair to take off any polish.

Gently rub the surface with fine-grit sandpaper. The coat of the old varnish must be completely removed.
Wipe the surface of the chair with a damp rag to remove any sanding dust.
Apply wood preservative to protect against mold, woodworm and blue-staining fungi.

Apply a coat of colored varnish following the manufacturer's instructions (at least two coats with an intermediate sanding are recommended).
B. Enamel apply

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Thoroughly abrade the surface of the chair using a fine sandpaper.
Use wood putty where is required.
Paint with primer.
Rub gently the chair with fine-grade sandpaper and remove all the sanding dust.
Finally apply two coats of enamel with intermediate sanding.