Painting upholstery

How to Paint Fabric using Chalk Paint

Have you ever had that moment where you’ve seen something that just stopped you in your tracks, and your mouth hung open? Yup, we just had one of those when we saw...

I’d seen a lot of people painting upholstery on Instagram, so I decided to give it a try. Worst-case scenario, it wouldn’t work, and I’d just pull up the fabric and reupholster the chair. And at best, I’d have the chair of my dreams.

Have you ever wished your upholstered furniture was a different color? Or, do you have a piece of upholstery that has been faded by the sun that you wish you could fix? Well, today I have a quick project that may help! Today, I’m going to show you how you can transform that piece of furniture by dyeing upholstery fabric. Can you change the color of a fabric chair? Earlier this year, I was ready to make a change in my living room and said goodbye to the gray upholstered chairs that I've had…

Follow these five tips for painting Upholstered Furniture to achieve the best results. Also a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint upholstered furniture.

Looking for ideas on how to paint a fabric chair? This guide to painting fabric furniture will inspire your next home decor project! Learn the best techniques for painting fabric, including chalk paint fabric, and how to paint upholstery on couches, velour, or upcycled chairs. From antique chairs makeovers to painting upholstery fabric, discover easy ways to give your old furniture a fresh new look with these painted upholstery tips.

Did you know that you can paint upholstery fabric with latex paint? This DIY tutorial for how to paint an upholstered thrift store chair and still leave it feeling soft includes a before and after.

I painted this fabric vanity stool using Dixie Belle's Silk paint. Painted fabric hold up beautifully! You can use this furniture painting tip on fabric cushions and upholsteed chairs. Try it! Hop over to my furniture painting blog to learn how to paint fabric furniture.

BEFORE you paint upholstery and fabric with Chalk Paint, watch this video! Learn the process and what to avoid when selecting an upholstered piece of furniture to paint. Plus, answers to upholstery painting FAQ’s. Deanna used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan to paint the fabric on a mid century modern chair. It is upholstered with a textured fabric called frieze*. Using the same paint, she also paints the wood legs that have been previously stained dark brown. No sanding, no priming, no prep work!

Avoid these common mistakes and ensure a successful upholstery painting project that will transform your furniture

How To Paint Fabric Furniture - White Lace Cottage

This past week I did something I've never done before...I painted a couch! Yes, a whole couch. A friendly neighbor down the street was getting rid of some items and passed this sweet seat my way. It was stained, but structurally in great shape. It lived in my shed all winter, with me wondering what I could do with it. I knew I wasn't up to replacing the fabric, but I knew there was hope to recycle her yet. And so, I decided that I'd do what I'd do best. I'd paint her. To try any of the…

Transform your old furniture without sewing! Learn how to paint fabric and give your home a fresh look with this beginner's guide

You can update the look of your home with ease when you paint upholstery. With some chalk paint for the seat and spray paint for the base it's a new chair!

The Saga of Dyeing an Upholstered Chair

I was gifted two, gorgeous Louis bucket chairs, and I jumped for joy! I knew exactly where I wanted them to go, and couldn’t wait to put them in place to see ho…

If you have an old stained upholstered chair, check out this easy upcycled furniture DIY. Quick and easy chair upcycle for your living room, we can't believe the before and after.

A step by step tutorial on how to paint upholstered furniture using latex paint and textile medium. The results give you a soft finish.