Painting rocking chair?

Question

I want to remove white paint from my rocking chair and I want it a warm walnut color. What exactly do I have to do? Do I strip it, sand it. What steps do I use?

Answer 1

I would recommend stripping it and then cleaning off the stripper with soap & water.  Once the wood dries then finish sand the entire chair 180 grit should do fine.  At that point depending on the natural color of the wood you could apply a neutral stain followed by a clear coat to protect the stain.  If you need to paint to achieve the color then go to Lowe's or Home Depot and find a latex paint that is a suitable color.