I Painted My Couch! | How to Chalk Paint a Leather Couch | DIY Couch Makeover

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  • Опубліковано 3 тра 2020
  • I chalk painted my leather couch! Check this out to hear my 5 biggest takeaways, so that you don't make the same mistakes! Enjoy! (:
    Products Used:
    Chalk Paint: thd.co/2W2jfNv
    Decorative Wax: thd.co/2xy2a4I
    Safety Disclaimer:
    Please be advised, I suggest you follow any and all safety guidelines printed on products like those I've used in the video. Upcycle safely!
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  • @dhx7749
    @dhx7749 5 місяців тому

    ❣❣❣❣❣
    Your couch!
    It's done with love👍😊 and it's beautiful.
    I'm gonna do mine... Thank you 🙏

  • @itsmeterri
    @itsmeterri 3 місяці тому

    Lol, you are so funny. I love it!! You made me a subscriber. I was having a not so great day until this video made me chuckle more than a few times. Thank you, beautiful. God bless you ❤️

  • @elisabethrobbins1053
    @elisabethrobbins1053 2 роки тому +1

    I love how you & your Significant Other picked your favorite sides of the couch & enjoy it's uniqueness

  • @tharris9074
    @tharris9074 9 місяців тому

    I LOVED your video and being an artist myself you know there will be mistakes. It came out perfect. I’m definitely painting my leather sectional.

  • @noelviekmiz2426
    @noelviekmiz2426 Рік тому

    I’m about to paint my couch white and use your video to help me do this;will give you an update! Thanks for sharing you did a great job and answered most of my questions.

  • @Merrybandoruffians
    @Merrybandoruffians 4 роки тому +25

    “Well... it wasn’t the hugest deal...but it definitely wasn’t the right decision.”
    Literally the title of my biography.

  • @kannonhill3853
    @kannonhill3853 2 роки тому

    Omg I love love love your personality... This is an amazing video... 😍😍

  • @aaaamberc
    @aaaamberc 4 роки тому +5

    I think its awesome that you made it that YOUR couch. Really added some value to it. I would love to watch sewing videos on how you made those lovely pillows!

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! ❤️ I will definitely get going on that sewing video (:

  • @cherokeedream1313
    @cherokeedream1313 Рік тому

    You are beyond adorable... in fact this video ought to be viral!
    I have a sectional almost identical to your sofa and after watching this...
    I believe I'll use the "crevice drying time" to meditate lol

  • @arrem1807
    @arrem1807 3 роки тому +2

    You are adorable!!!!.... Great video.
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience painting your couch. I am inspired to paint mine!

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!! That’s so sweet (: Just happy that others can learn from my mistakes!

  • @Steph-xl3nq
    @Steph-xl3nq 8 місяців тому

    Haha! I think I love you! I think I am you! I’m about to paint my half pleather half sued couch that I couldn’t give away on Facebook market! My cat barfed on it a few times and scratched all the pleather to hell and back! It’s a HUGE sectional! Am I insane? Probably. But you are so right. There is something special about making an old gross thing beautiful by using your creative abilities, sweat and tears. Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @mornat4638
    @mornat4638 3 роки тому +2

    I’m ready to paint my leather couches, your couch looks great, I’m so happy I came across your video, thank you🥰

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!! And I hope you do give it a try (:

  • @robertkrygsveld4697
    @robertkrygsveld4697 2 роки тому

    Hahahahaha my gawd ur great!! I just picked up a used white pleather couch and it has some issues lol but i love it so i am going to take your advice and go for it and bring it back to its original beauty. Thank for your inspiration, absolutely love your video.

  • @doritarausellsolari8056
    @doritarausellsolari8056 2 роки тому

    Fantástic video

  • @Janiceroye751
    @Janiceroye751 2 роки тому

    😁😅I'm gonna go for it!thanks babe!🥰

  • @KandySnm
    @KandySnm 4 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed this vvv much thank you , the couch is hella cute x

  • @janeh3815
    @janeh3815 4 роки тому +18

    I think I’ll be painting my couch after watching this!

  • @archangel3213
    @archangel3213 3 роки тому

    VERY HELPFUL! YOU ARE SUPER ADORABLE!! THANKS FOR THE TIPS😘🥰

  • @LelahAnnmoeller
    @LelahAnnmoeller 3 роки тому +3

    I think your so funny and really neat! I love your couch and I was looking for a good video for painting leather and you inspired me!!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁❤

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!!! You are so sweet (: I'm so happy to help! Let me know how your project goes!

  • @helenegladney7929
    @helenegladney7929 2 роки тому

    Think I will do it ! I'm adventurous !

  • @LoloTV333
    @LoloTV333 Рік тому

    Nice job !

  • @SimplyMilli
    @SimplyMilli 3 роки тому

    Awesome job it's beautiful!!

  • @carolinavgp
    @carolinavgp 4 роки тому

    Wow what a difference! This is a great idea if you are on a budget and can’t afford a new couch!

  • @channelnick2514
    @channelnick2514 Рік тому

    Ya did good!

  • @sunitamay123
    @sunitamay123 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed watching your video! Great project. Also it's a great motivation for us who wants our dark couches to become white! Good luck!

  • @dashdoll28
    @dashdoll28 2 роки тому

    I've got acrylic paint for a chair I'm going to attempt to paint. Thankyou for your video

  • @juliavargas4803
    @juliavargas4803 3 роки тому

    Good job! You’re so cute. Great tips. 😊

  • @carrie-annmillar1128
    @carrie-annmillar1128 4 роки тому +3

    I enjoy your humor!

  • @emmaearle1203
    @emmaearle1203 2 роки тому

    Well it's been about a year now since you painted your leather couch how is it holding up is the paint cracking

  • @mohamadabdullah6360
    @mohamadabdullah6360 3 роки тому

    My leather couch is black can I put the chalk paint first but later put up a brown dye?

  • @heatherbashara6180
    @heatherbashara6180 4 роки тому +2

    And also does it come off when wet?

  • @ItzAllRosey
    @ItzAllRosey 4 роки тому +1

    Lol 😂 you’re awesome!

  • @caitlinroseashpool5373
    @caitlinroseashpool5373 3 роки тому

    How is the couch now?? Wear and tear wise?

  • @angeljones7270
    @angeljones7270 2 роки тому +3

    I just picked up a free reclining leather couch yesterday. I will be painting it thanks to your video! Thank you :)

  • @kzanders19
    @kzanders19 2 роки тому

    Can this be done with fabric sofa?

  • @Leolioness44
    @Leolioness44 Рік тому

    The brand:
    Farmhouse Paint ... is the best! No need for Waxing after painting because Farmhouse Paint brand has Primer & Sealer in the Paint. Dries quickly!

  • @myasolow7579
    @myasolow7579 3 роки тому +3

    UR adorable & UR a very good teacher, U make me really believe that I too can paint my brown sectional white😅🤣😂

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Haha! Thank you so much!! (: You should go for it!! Just learn from my mistakes and be sure to thoroughly clean your couch beforehand and have plenty of chalk paint lol! Good luck if you go through with it! ❤️

  • @reybethsings
    @reybethsings 3 роки тому

    i love you so much omggggg 😂

  • @lupe121000
    @lupe121000 3 роки тому +1

    Girl you made me laugh so much!!! I love you already 🤣 I’m definitely subscribing.. How’s your couch holding up?

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Oh my gosh, you are way too sweet!! (: So happy you enjoyed the video, thanks so much!! I unfortunately don't have the couch anymore because we've redecorated the living room quite a bit since filming this video.

  • @iamhernails
    @iamhernails 3 роки тому

    I have a white couch in my nail suite ima paint to now lol

  • @mollyr4796
    @mollyr4796 4 роки тому +1

    This is amazing!! We have an old brown leather couch and I'm thinking about doing this!! did the white chalk paint cover well the first time or did you feel like you had to go over it again?xxx

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому +2

      Hi Molly!! I’m glad you like it and so excited to see you want to try it out yourself! So, I did just post an update video to show some cracking that occurred, which if I get the chance I will go over again. Other than that though, by using a ton of thin layers of chalk paint, I got really great coverage. My advice would just be to make sure you’re going to have enough chalk paint for the whole couch lol

  • @keithlewis1741
    @keithlewis1741 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great video great entertainment 👍😀

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching, and I appreciate the support! (:

  • @craigsmith743
    @craigsmith743 4 роки тому +1

    Nice love the idea. I have red leather couch and want to paint it instead of getting rid of it but the leather is tearing do you think that’s a problem

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Craig! Thanks so much for checking it out! (: I don't have any experience with this, but I looked into it and it seems like, depending on the tearing, you could try to repair it and then paint over the repair. Or if it's peeling, you may be able to sand it down a bit to where it's smooth, and then paint over that. Hopefully that helps! Would love to hear how it goes! (:

    • @craigsmith743
      @craigsmith743 4 роки тому

      UnicornitureCo thanks so much!

  • @lisam2703
    @lisam2703 2 роки тому

    How long did you have your sofa? How did it hold up? Did it eventually crack? I have a black corner sofa but want a white one. Don't know if it wreck my sofa tho I can't find anyone that kept their sofa long enough to see if it cracked or not

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  2 роки тому +1

      Hi there! Unfortunately, I don't have the couch any longer, but I did make an update video about a month later. Sorry I can't be more helpful! ua-cam.com/video/6SKfTDMhJm4/v-deo.html&lc=UgwD-Zui9Dl5q0ie-gh4AaABAg

  • @MunchkinSWAGG98
    @MunchkinSWAGG98 3 роки тому

    Def painting a couch

  • @bdsarees5881
    @bdsarees5881 3 роки тому +2

    Hi its been a white since you did your leather paint, just wanted to know if it peels off or cracked. I realy want to do mine but im stuck.

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Hi! I actually made an update video about it! Check it out (: It should have the answers you're looking for!

  • @naimaasa9972
    @naimaasa9972 4 роки тому

    Lovee what you did there, planning to do the same to my living room leather chairs but it’s so difficult to find chalk paint where I live :(

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому

      Thank so much!! Oh wow, have you considered making your own chalk paint?? I'm sure there are some recipes online you can find using regular paint and some other ingredients (:

    • @MeMe-zh8pw
      @MeMe-zh8pw 3 роки тому +1

      Naima ASA,
      Be certain to research first. One of the ingredients commonly used ( not sure, but think it was calcium bicarbonate), turns out to be toxic when mixed into paint. Turns out that pure talc is best for best coverage. There is a gal who made a video about it here on UA-cam. Sorry, forgot her name.
      Best of luck. Hope it turns out great for you!

  • @stachastovall4568
    @stachastovall4568 3 роки тому +1

    I sincerely appreciate the explaination of mistakes/issues, that is priceless for a first timer. As well as, answering most questions for a new DIYer. One more inquiry, how much chalk paint did you use? I have 4 pieces to complete and am attempting to guess how much chalk paint to purchase. Thank you again!

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому +1

      Hi! Thank you so much, I'm just happy to help! (: It's been some time since I did this project, so I'm not too sure how much I used exactly, but it was no more than one quart of paint. Especially considering I watered down my paint before I started, you should be safe starting out with a quart.

    • @stachastovall4568
      @stachastovall4568 3 роки тому

      @@EclecticUnicornCo Thanks again! Good luck on the next project, I'll be watching for it👍

  • @galexander4097
    @galexander4097 3 роки тому +1

    I would have like to have seen a pic of the couch. not a small shot of it

  • @alexandreahodge5037
    @alexandreahodge5037 4 роки тому +1

    Painted my couch white it turned out great!! We got ours for free too, It was an ugly ivory green color.

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому +1

      That's so cool!!! I would love to see some before and after pics if you have any (:

    • @kzanders19
      @kzanders19 2 роки тому

      Glad to hear that your couch turned out great. I like to know if it was leather or fabric? I considering doing the same.

  • @iuliagabriella6162
    @iuliagabriella6162 3 роки тому +1

    I wanna do this to my ugly brown leather couch but does the chalk paint come off after a while? Does it feel scratchy?

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      I would definitely give it a try! I actually made an update video on the couch that might help answer your questions. It seems to me, that if you prep correctly, then it should hold up just fine. And no, it doesn't feel scratchy (:

  • @SATEDPEACHES0807
    @SATEDPEACHES0807 4 роки тому +2

    Heyyyyyy, looking to paint mine soon.. Any updates on the wear on the couch? 🤔

  • @How-123
    @How-123 3 роки тому

    Can you send me a picture after 1 year painted .thanks

  • @allisonbowen7445
    @allisonbowen7445 3 роки тому

    What wax did you use?

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Here's the link: thd.co/2xy2a4I It's Behr's Decorative Finish Wax, but I think really any wax for chalk paint would do the trick.

  • @miracle7817
    @miracle7817 3 роки тому +1

    Do you know how long this will last? Like will it crack in a few months? Love the idea!

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Hi! Thank you! I actually made a little update video talking about this! Hopefully it helps (:

  • @staceybuttriss476
    @staceybuttriss476 Рік тому

    chalk paint??? nooooo, it will definitely come off. definitely need to use leather paint and sealer for a proper finish.

  • @traceyleicester7019
    @traceyleicester7019 2 роки тому

    so wheres the couch???????? LOL too much chat lol

  • @heatherbashara6180
    @heatherbashara6180 4 роки тому

    Does it come off on clothes ?

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому

      Hi Heather! Thanks for checking out the video! (: To answer both of your questions, no it does not come off on clothes and no it does not come off when wet. The decorative wax that goes over the chalk paint is what keeps those things from happening. I linked the wax that I used in the description, but there are tons of different brands you could use. Hopefully that helps! (:

  • @urbanrewilding8003
    @urbanrewilding8003 4 роки тому +1

    watching paint dry 👀

  • @FaithAndJustice1
    @FaithAndJustice1 3 роки тому

    You are too cute! Lol

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  3 роки тому

      Aw! Thanks, you're so kind! Thank you so much for watching! (:

  • @meowlanfoo598
    @meowlanfoo598 4 роки тому

    I won't risk painting my chesterfield ..better leave it to the pro...it's not like a lego dollhouse makeover 😉

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому

      Haha!! Oh no, I wouldn't mess with the natural beauty of a chesterfield either!

  • @dalondabaker2121
    @dalondabaker2121 3 роки тому

    Painting is definitely exhausting

  • @hollyhawkinson4850
    @hollyhawkinson4850 4 роки тому +1

    Wanna be friends?

  • @Ra69iT007
    @Ra69iT007 3 роки тому

    Could of done without the life story.

  • @Michelle-pn9xt
    @Michelle-pn9xt Рік тому

    per say, not per said.

  • @dalondabaker2121
    @dalondabaker2121 3 роки тому

    You got black in your blood and indian...check your background sis

  • @farhad56560
    @farhad56560 4 роки тому

    Yes this video sucks
    Why do u have it up

  • @johnixon7726
    @johnixon7726 4 роки тому +1

    God that was boring.

    • @EclecticUnicornCo
      @EclecticUnicornCo  4 роки тому +1

      Shoot! Sorry about that, didn't mean to bore you! Thanks for watching anyways! (:

    • @amandamorton-king2112
      @amandamorton-king2112 3 роки тому +1

      Mom never tell you that if you can't say anything nice - then just SHUT IT ?

    • @johnixon7726
      @johnixon7726 3 роки тому

      @@amandamorton-king2112 Your a shit

    • @MeMe-zh8pw
      @MeMe-zh8pw 3 роки тому

      joh Nixon,
      Play nice now...Santa is makin' his list and checking it twice. And besides that...KARMA BABY!

    • @johnixon7726
      @johnixon7726 3 роки тому

      @@MeMe-zh8pw Not everyone is going to like your videos. Don't be rude to people who express their opinions - that is bad karma -Bitch.