1/5/2024 0 Comments Chalk paint waxSpray the fabric down with a spray bottle in small sections. Once the desired color and thickness has been achieved, start painting the upholstery. Different fabrics may need different amounts of water. I used one part water to one part chalk paint. Mix the chalk paint with some water and test it on a spot you will not be able to see, like the back of a chair or sofa. Protect any woodwork you do not want to paint with painter’s tape. ![]() I trimmed any strings that were coming off the fabric, and I fastened on any loose spots with a stapler. You can even take a lint roller to the stubborn spots (like dog hair). Vacuum the piece of furniture you are planning to paint. How To Paint Upholstery Prep Your Furniture Piece of furniture that has ‘good bones’. Tools you will need:Ĭhalk paint – I used Magnolia Chalk Paint in the color Emmie’s Room. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The other pieces that were left outside to dry in the hot sun were ready so much faster. I did two pieces outside and the loveseat inside, and the loveseat took 48 hours before it was fully dry and ready for another coat. I would spray the chair with water, paint with the diluted chalk paint, and then spray with more water on top of the freshly painted spot. The key was to get the chair really, really wet.Painting it on too thick can cause the paint to crack. Do multiple light coats of paint, rather than one thick coat. Allow the fabric to totally dry between coats.I found that a smaller brush worked really well for this. Make sure to get into any crevices of your couch or upholstery by pulling the fabric back and painting underneath.I recommend first testing out the technique and water-to-paint ratios on an area of your piece of furniture you most likely won’t see.The color is great, and it’s soft, not crunchy like you’re probably envisioning. This Victorian couch makeover seriously turned out way better than I could have imagined. I ended up painting the loveseat and chair for the living room and, for now, leaving the couch the original color. Plus, it probably would’ve taken me a ridiculous amount of time to do, and I’m not convinced the results would be what I was looking for. My first thought was just to reupholster it myself in a gray or soft green velvet, but a few friends talked me off the ledge. Since it was pretty inexpensive, I knew I wouldn’t be out ‘an arm and a leg’ even if chalk painting the upholstery didn’t work. So, when I came across this antique Victorian couch set (for $75) with its charming details and curvy lines, I just knew it would work. I tried a few different pieces and furniture styles in there, and nothing was working. With different architectural details and taller ceilings, it just seemed to cry out for something more sweeping and proper. ![]() The furniture of our old farmhouse just didn’t seem to fit right in the new house. ![]() I’ve steadily moved away from the typical farmhouse decor, like shiplap, which is still very popular and attractive. See how I updated an antique sofa and chair with some chalk paint to bring it to life again.Įver since we moved into our new Victorian farmhouse, my style has been slowly shifting. Learn how to easily transform outdated furniture by chalk painting upholstery.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |