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Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned on how to paint fabric with the Annie Sloan paint. Good luck!!! I am a real estate professional and am up scaling a few pieces for staging empty homeslamps, chairs, bureaus, etc. Much like the other two pieces where I painted the fabric, this is a low traffic piece, so it is perfect for this technique. Its something I really wanted to try. Thank you so much! Thanks! Were creating a post about fabric painting on our blog over at Suite Pieces (Long Island and NYC stockists for Annie Sloan), and would love to feature the chair with the French ticking stripe as one of our favorites from around the blogosphere! It is very heavy fabric but I am at a loss. Nice job! Nancy , How much would a project like this cost? Love your chairs! I dont want that to happen again. Any help would be great! Visit my online shop HERE and get FREE Shipping on orders over $50! I really think this is more for an occasional chair. Isnt it amazing how paint can fix that fabric?

Thanks for the comment and good luck on your project! Im definitely going to be on the lookout for some vintage chairs now! xo, Thank you Rachita! Hi! How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paint. I just saw your post featured on Hometalk. The ASCP can hold oils, will this be an issueas it is for fabric? Thank you! Rub the water spray into the fabric so the fabric is slightly damp. Your email address will not be published. . After it dries completely you can apply clear wax to soften it up. (If you hover over the image, the Pinterest button will be in the upper left corner.) Fast forward in time, I never recovered it. Since both of the chairs had a really bold fabric, it took 3 coats of paint for each chair, misting with water on each coat with about 24 hours of drying time between each coat. This look is timeless! Good luck! The paint will glide on and soak into the fabric better if it is damp. If you want to learn more about painting upholstery, CLICK HERE for some FAQ. The chair on the left definitely should have had another coat of paint. Could it be called somehow differently from country to country? Mix 1 part fabric medium to 2 parts chalk paint.

Sharing your work over at my place on Friday! The paint actually bonds with the fabric making it very durable. The acrylic creates a matrix which hold the chalk together. Please email me at [emailprotected] if you would like an estimate. gac Shari, I would make sure they are completely dry and then add a small amount of clear wax and let that completely dry. | Pebbledashed Pad, How to Paint Fabric Furniture | The Budget Decorator, Chalk Paint Tips from the Pros - everything you ever wanted to know. Thanks! Absolutely lovely!

Yes, this will work on velvet. Would like to know what the cost is to do this project, for a person who doesnt have access to wholesale, contractor pricing on supplies? as possible before starting. crackle krylon I preferred working with an old sock when applying wax. , A touch of red, white, and blue for your holiday w, Switching it up today with a few after videos!! Im about to paint the upholstery of a chair for the first time and found this post very helpful thanks! Thx . They are chairs we sit in all the time, will the paint hold up wear out? love the stencils I would be so afraid they would bleed outside the lines do you have a special trick to prevent that from happening? You are welcome! Your email address will not be published. I would like to know how you would wax the fabric if you would have had time for it.

I have 2 beautiful Thomasville chairs that seem brand new as they have only been on display in the formal living room for the last 25 years, LOL.needless to say the fabric is out of date and my new style is European French Country.I have already looked into reupholstering them and the quotes range from 1200-1800 for the pairYikes! It sure can. Also what do u think about mixing the chalk paint with the fabric medium to keep the painted fabric softer? Re-upholstery is not difficult, especially for small chairs like these. . Allow 24 hours for the fabric to fully dry before top coating with wax. Ive said it before and Ill say it again if you are considering recovering or deconstructing a piece anyway, why not try to paint fabric first? The ladies behind Two Chicks and a Toolbelt perfected the consistency of their chalky furniture paint to spread like butter, achieve great coverage, and quicken the drying time. Was it more than 1 quart? I think using a primer as the first coat is another great idea if its in the same color family as your final coat. (I eyeballed it.). Learn how to paint fabric upholstery with chalk paint in 10 easy steps. Thank you SO much! Good luck . The upholstery fabric is out of date, dingy, and could use an update. Good luck with your projects , Great post on painting chairs. What did you use for paint to do the lettering? They are icky dusty rose right now and I have been mulling over painting them. Do you mix the chalk paint w water on each coat of paint? I have a couple of chairs that I just might try this on. The reason you want to wet the fabric and dilute your paint with water is so that it kind of becomes the new fabric. We used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite. Because I know I, With your home, anything is possible!! I like how yours turned out. Do you dilute the wax with water before applying to the fabric also? Love the lookI may have to start auction hunting again, just to try this ! Nicola, we use Annie Sloan clear wax. .How about the paint? What colors did you use? Dana, I just recently started painting two medium size all fabric chairs with the chalk paint in French linen. I dont think you will have any trouble with dirt or oils. Happy decorating to you all! Good luck on your project! I would clean the fabric with whatever you have on hand and let it dry before painting. Would u use the Annie Sloan clear wax? The fabric is very stiff and I had ordered the dark wax but I am about to order the clear and I am nearly out of paint! Just chalk paint and dark wax or two different colors of chalk paint and then wax? This provides ample room to tweak the process or fix mistakes before getting into a rhythm. To Etain in Africa Chalk and plaster are both made from Calcium carbonate which is water soluable. Dana, How much Annie Sloan paint you use to coat one chair?

Glad you like it! Other tutorials used fabric medium.

Submitted the story to Armchair Exchange for more shares! I think they look great and have a project in mind that would require stenciling the back, although I found lots of great info on painting on the fabric, I couldnt find anything to explain painting on a stencil. Sectional is 10 yrs old and Im tired of the pattern. The paint creates a durable protective barrier. Get dirty? [emailprotected] Interior Frugalista says. I dont see that you did. Do you think this would work on bonded leather? Ill contact you . So excited to be joining the #seasonalsimplicity s, I found two dough bowls at a yard sale for only a, I gave this $12 cutie pie cabinet a much lighter f, A little subtle potty humorIve got your next, I am still amazed at how a simple paint job can to, I sure do have a thing for ugly ducklings! I didnt know you could paint fabric on furniture. It is kind of stiff. Good luck! #, All you need is a little love! Paint fabric and allow it to fully dry in between coats. The two chairs shown, especially the one on the left, are VERY easy to recover yourself. Good luck . And painting fabric is such an inexpensive way to update a piece. I have been so tempted to try this! However, if you are going to use a chair, re-upholstery or slip covers are a much better way to go. Good luck. I have an ottoman that Im inspired to paint now! And, I actually like that the rounder chairs fabric texture/pattern still shows, it gives another look and so much texture. Most orders ship same or next business day! I have a sectional with 7 back pillows and 4 seat cushions. Each fabric fiber picks up the paint differently so you want to make sure your color is consistent. Just a thought from an inexperienced fabric painter since I have read on other blogs the first coat seems to be the most difficult and challenging coat. And has been sitting it in my daughters room today with an off-white blanket thrown over it. Most of the chairs are kinda a dirty cream color but it has an intermittent stripe pattern with burgundy, dark green and blue stripes. Youre SURE they arent rough or uncomfortable? I think French Linen is the closest color to linen. It takes about 1.5 yards for the chair on the left and 2 yards for the chair on the right. Best of luck to you on your project . We also used Annie Sloan Paris Grey on the wood of the chair. on all orders over $50. Id appreciate any advice you are able to share. Dana Im thinking that a wax coating might help. Heres what you need: If you are working with a velvety or textured fabric, you may want to lightly sand the piece down using a fine grit sandpaper (220 or 320) to smooth out the roughness before top coating with wax. I absolutely love the results and plan on my first project, soon. . (Posts on stacyling.com may contain affiliate links. Bringing in natural wood tones always makes your k, A beautiful transition for your Thursday!! Wonderful work, both chairs look great.

Heres a stunning chair makeoverthat youll want to check outusing Annie Sloan Chalk [], [] Her wonderful tutorial is available HERE!! All you need to use is a water-based paint as a base paint for your DIY Chalk paint. So, I researched and thought the chalk paint would be my best bet. What do you have more time or more money? Kitchen Design-Cabinet Refinishing-Nashville TN, We bought a couple of antique chairs a couple of years ago at auction when a local antiques dealer went out of business. I dont want it to come off on clothing Thanks in advance! I recommend using a light touch until you know how much you want to antique the piece. You can always add more glaze. So after reading the before and after chair painting on your page I felt like I was ready to start. Best of luck to you. And because that bench turned out so well, I painted the fabric on this vintage chair too that I found on Facebook Marketplace for a steal. Please help if you know what I might be doing wrong or what I can do to cover the color. . Where can one buy Annie Sloan Chalk Paint? Do you have any suggestions??? No, we didnt use any fabric medium, just watered down ASCP. I have piping on a chair. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Really, what an amazing difference!! Thanks. One of my favorites. Ive always been afraid to paint fabric but not after seeing this! Thank you for sharing! Start applying chalk paint on fabric with the back of the piece. I love this idea better and cant wait to try it. It seems like the fabric is soaking up the paint. Can I ask what kind of paint yall used on the stenciling? Or join my Facebook Group. I have a settee I want to try this on. So on the other chair I used undiluted paint because I was told by another retailer that you did not have to dilute it. Your email address will not be published. You may have answered this and sorry I missed it if you did, but I am just curious if the paint will flake after some wear and tear. Its a golden yellow now. Depending on the look you want, wipe off as much or as little as you want. Who else has an unused desk area in their kitchen? Thx Spray the fabric lightly with water in the area that you are working on. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Does it come off onto clothing? We will try it next time. Good luck. Two years ago, I painted the fabric on this antique bench and it turned out amazing! How did you achieve this look. Im in the process of doing my dining chairs. Good luck on your project. Good luck to you!! After working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. Thanks! . I will try one more time just because Im dying to do this (and cannot sew worth a darn to make slipcovers) but just want some reassurance. At the time, we had visions of opening a booth at an antique mall and planned on reupholstering them and painting them to sell in the booth. If you like this post, please share and pin it on Pinterest. Learn how your comment data is processed. We didnt water it down.

wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com. I love the stripe and the other stencil. However, I dont think it will help your sticky fabric problem. It doesnt come off on clothes? I applied two coats. Thats not even a happy accident, thats a price boost! Wouldnt it be nice to have a stencil that had your family name on it? I called a retailer and told them what I was painting they said 1 qt should cover it usually. If this is a sofa you plan on spending a lot of time on, Id recover. Glad you liked them. No, the paint wont rub off. Also, is there a best way to clean the fabric before you begin painting? What are your thoughts on mixing the Chalk paint with fabric medium in addition to the water to keep the fabric softer, also were you thinking of using the clear Annie Sloan wax? . I love this idea. . How to get the Perfect Distressed Finish with Chalk Paint. As a rule of thumb, it is always best to begin any project with the back, inside or a place you dont regularly see. Hi Dana, So Im going to paint the fabric on this chair too. [], [] Bella Tucker, they show us another project using chalk paint on chairs, but this time they use a stencil as well to give it a twist. Hi, thanks for your great post. Good luck. Wax Brush or Cloth determine what works best for your fabric. Thanks! I think we used about 1/4 of a quart of paint. Many people do not like the time and effort involved in waxing so they seal their chalk paint with an acrylic-based sealer. There must be some moisture in there. I cant wait to hear how it turns out! Pinned! He then distressed and glazed the arms and legs on the chairs. #monday, The weekend already?! It turned out great. Each day for 30 days, I'll pop into your inbox with a thrifty before and after! Hi Dana! We have tons of ASCP around our house and this method worked great for us. We let that dry and then sanded it back to look distress and sealed with dark wax to deepen the color. The paint goes a long way. This one I have to try! These are gorgeous! Hi.

Thanks for the comment! From my experience, the Annie Sloan finish is VERY chalky. French stencils- (affiliate link) You can buy similar stencils HERE. This post was written in collaboration with 2 Chicks and a Toolbelt but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I would give it more time to completely dry. Personally, I take the easy way and just add colorant to the paint I would normally use as a primer. Ill link to this tute when I post for sure! What are your thoughts on this? I think this is a beautiful way to transform ugly fabric when you dont have a budget for re-upholstery. If you do not want to apply an aged glaze to antique the fabric, then skip to the waxing steps below. I really like the glaze/distressed finish you have on the chair on the right. This antique chair belonged to my grandmother. So, my goal this year was to transform these chairs to sell at the barn sale. You just made my week . I have a sofa at my cottage that I was going to buy or make a slipcover for as I would like it to be white or off white. I applied it then buffed it out to even out the finish. I just last week ruined a perfectly good chair by trying to paint it not with chalk paint though and in fairness, I skimped on the instructions so I take full blame. . The ones I did felt like sleeping sheets made of new unwashed burlap awful! It may take several coats, but you will have a softer fabric in the end. Can give your supplier of French stencils away ? I disagree that the lovely little chair with the pattern showing through needs another coat of paint. Thanks for the comment.

Rebekah, thanks for the comment. Ive done this a few times now and Ive not regretted it once! A kitchen refres, Mirrored cabinets make any space feel bigger and b, DIY Projects: 5 Ways to Get Creative Using Paint, How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paint, Year End Projects Recap | Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes | Faux Finish Painter Franklin TN, What I love about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.. | designdisorder, Its Never Gonna Work..Is it? Best of luck to you. Did you use any of whatever fabric medium is or whatever or just the water and chalk paint?

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Well, the painting business REALLY picked up and we ended up not having the time to devote to curating, thrifting, collecting and re-purposing items that would have been required to maintain inventory for the booth. I hope you get big bucks for these. Betsy is a well known Interior Designer with two books under her belt and many rooms published in major shelter magazines. Both look fantastic. Thanks so much for the tutorial and info! My biggest concern about painting with chalk paint AND then waxing would be that the fabric wont breath. This was linked to from blogs all [], [] step by step instructions to the process such as this collection from Apartment Therapy, this from Bella Tucker and this from Little House in the Big D. I returned to the Annie Sloan website and bought a sample. If you are anything like me, I have so many pieces that need to be recovered. I really would like to do the chalk paint for several projects. You could still see the pattern after three coats of paint.

Id love to be included. There are spray paints that are designed specifically for upholstery fabrics. One of the chairs could have used an additional coat of paint, but we just ran out of time to get them ready for the sale. Good luck. Dont know if Annies product contains any acrylics. We applied the stencil in full strength Chalk Paint. We did have a little bleed through on one that my husband was able to touch up. I am using the upholstery painting technique for the first time on a free piece Of furniture (chair) I am using to stage a home for sale. I think it would have softened the fabric. Having a little shop is still my dream. The stencil is from http://maisondestencils.com/. Refreshing Cucumber Sandwich with Cream Cheese, How to Grow Cucumbers in the Vegetable Garden, 27 Soothing Water Feature Ideas for the Yard, Disposable Container to Mix Paint and Fabric Medium, Spray Bottle with Water (I used a recycled bottle with spray nozzle). Love the chairs! Are you looking to update upholstered furniture on a budget?

Ann, thanks so much for the comment and for pinning. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget.

Happy creating!! The paint is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint you can do a google search for a retailer near you. Woot! Tape any areas where you do not want to apply chalk paint on fabric. If reupholstering is not in the budget, try paint. Kathleen (from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). Just get your brush in there the best you can. I can always slipcover them if it doesnt work.

I love it. Lisa, one of our chairs had the textural fabric and it did not coat well.

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