How to Paint a Fabric Chair | Upholstery Painting Tutorial and Honest Review of Results
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2019
- 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 Chalk Painting upholstery FAQ’s.
Leave your questions in the comments below!
In this video, Deanna used Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan to paint the fabric on a mid century modern slipper 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. All with no sanding, no priming, no prep work!
Watch to the end of the video to hear her honest review of the process and results.
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*SOURCES
www.merriam-webster.com/dicti...
\ ˈfrēz or frē-ˈzā \
Definition of frieze (Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
2 : a pile surface of uncut loops or of patterned cut and uncut loops
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Have you tried painting upholstery before? Share your tips below!
I tried painting a chair, and it looks beautiful, but its so "crunchy" that no one will sit on it. What did I do wrong? And more importantly - is there anything I can do to save it? But that's just my story...yours turned out great! good video, too.
Margaret Colasont rub it with a paper bag or a fine sanding sponge. Takes the crunch out. Vacuuming after to get rid of dust.
Margaret Colasont lightly sanding like chiron591 suggested can help to soften, great tip!! Just be careful not to sand through your paint! As far as what might have gone wrong, in my experience the more you sit in the chair it will start to soften up, however, too many layers of paint or not enough water can create a “crunchy” texture just like the chair in this video.
Lol, I haven't tried painting upholstery fabric before, but I HAVE painted fabric....I repaint forgotten dolls, more into creepy dolls, lol, and I needed to make one of the clown outfits my dolls was wearing to not be so right and airy, hahaa! So, I just painted it over on one side with black chalk paint and even though the coverage was great, the fabric was VERY stiff. It was fine bc it's a display doll, but I am thinking maybe if I had wet the fabric, it wouldn't have been AS stiff. Next time I need the same outfit but dulled down, I'll def try wetting it first and water down the paint a bit! Thanks so much for this!
@@Em22-wtf I have never painted doll outfits before, very creative! I hope wetting the fabric helps! Thanks for watching.
I just did this, it took 3 days to complete on 2 old chairs. I have to tell you, it looks absolutely amazing. No spots, no uneven areas, the directions were spot on.
Awesome!!!
She is a very good teacher being at not missing important parts through the process
I really enjoyed this video. I like the fact that you didn't just explain how to complete the project you also showed us that things don't always turn out how do you expect them to. It's definitely a way to relate and connect with your viewers. And because of that I am a new subscriber!
Lakeeya Burris thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and leave feedback. I will definitely keep these points in mind when creating future videos. Thanks for subscribing!
I agree. subscribed a couple of days ago. Deanna is a great teacher.
Agreed! You are positive and a good teacher showing honest reviews and results! Is there a specific fabric medium that you or a subscriber recommend ? I have not tried painting on fabric but have 4 pieces in mind already!!!
Me too I even shared it with a young man in Walmart! Thank you!
Thank you, a great example of what can happen and why. You explained it really well and were totally honest about the results. Great Video!
I remember that fabric! I hated it. We had a couch with it and being a child in the 50's I wore dresses and that horrible fabric always hurt and scratched my legs! I'm looking forward to seeing your other fabric painting, as I have a chair with a faux leather seat that my cats have scratched. Watching this and another video gave me the idea to paint the seat.
This was a wonderful video! I love how you review it afterwards. Looks like this new subscriber will be binge watching you videos!
Tammy 4him thanks so much for taking the time to comment and subscribing! Hope you enjoy watching my other videos, more tutorials coming very soon!
This is the best instructional chalk paint video I’ve watched, and I’ve watched many! Thank you. I’m ready to give it a try.
Holly Homemaker thanks so much for watching I really appreciate you taking the time to comment! I’m glad you found my tutorial informative!! Stay tuned, lots more videos on the way.
I agree. I have watched so many videos on this topic, but after watching this I feel very confident that I can do this. Thank you Deanna for a great video.
Awesome! Looks great! I’ve never painted on fabric. You were very helpful!
As always a very thorough demonstration and instruction video. Thanks 🙏😁
Thank you got all the information! I appreciate how you showed the chair up close and described the why and the what to look out for.
Lee Garlin thanks for watching and taking the time to leave feedback. I’m glad you found my tips helpful.
This was great! You explain everything so clearly and in a way where I can say “
Yes, i can do this!” Love your review at the end.
Yes, you can do this! Thanks for watching. I'm glad you watched the review at the end, keep those pros and cons in mind when selecting your furniture piece and paint colour! Cheers :)
Thank you so much! The class you had was great for me!
I have a piece of furniture I need to paint and I've watched a lot of UA-cam videos in preparation for my project. Your video is the easiest to understand and I think I'm ready to do my project. Thanks so much for clear and concise instructions
Person Incognito you’re welcome! Let me know what other paint techniques you’d like to learn!
@@DIYDEANNA well I started on my posted bench last night but it needs several more coats. I followed your techniques. I'm also learning how to do pour painting
@@personincognito3989 howd it turn out?
Hi Deanna: I painted a thrifted wing chair in French Linen years ago, and waxed it. The wood legs were dark brown, so I painted them with Provence, Florence and a bit of Aubusson, and distressed them showing more of the original brown, and used silver leafing for a metallic edge. Annie Sloan is absolutely the best and you are too. Nice tutorial and a lot of information. Thanks for a clear, concise presentation.
Heidi Conroy your chair sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing the details of your project. I’m happy you enjoyed my video, thanks for watching!
Thank you for teaching me! Never in a million years I would have risk a project like that, but with your explanations it makes a lot of sense. I will try eventually! Congratulations for your work!
Be sure to watch all the way to the end where I give some tips about what worked and what didn’t! Thanks for watching, good luck with your project.
I have two salon chairs that have a dark burgundy fabric. If I paint it a cream color will it look OK?
So glad I fell upon your channel! Excellent tutorial! I look forward to following you Deanna :)
I'm glad you found my channel too! Thanks for watching :)
Great teaching video Deanna
, I can’t wait to try this myself. I got quite a chuckle with your sound effects! 🤣🌸
Sandra Weiler I was wondering if I should add music to my videos but you’ve just helped me decided to keep my “sound effects” 😆 thanks for watching!
Excellent review. The information was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you
Finally, a real professional DYI channel ❤️ subscribing immediately!
A Q thanks for subscribing! And for your comment ❤️ more videos coming soon!
Thankyou for all that information. I have always thought about painting a fabric. Such great info!
I am so glad I discovered this channel. You are amazing!!!!
Wow Sarah, thanks! I'm so glad you found me too!
I have two Ethan Allen Wingback chairs that are in need of an update. I have been pondering a new color to cover some stains and to give them a new look. Quality chairs like this are very comfy but they show their age as they are now. Thank you for explaining the process! 🌹
Great video! Very informative and easily explained.
Great tutorial! And thanks for the very honest conclusion of the results of your work in the end! :-) You saved me a lot of mistakes. :-)
Theresa Chorinsky thanks for watching to the end. The point of the review is exactly that, save others from making mistakes! Glad I could help :)
I really enjoyed your tutorial and would love to learn more about painting fabric furniture. You have a new subscriber😊
Michelle Orton thanks for subscribing! I will be posting more videos on this topic soon so stay tuned!
Enjoyed the video very informative about fabric painting thank you so much I will be watching for you again
Thank you for sharing this! Your instructions were clear and easy to follow! Definitely subscribed! 👍🏽
Thanks for subscribing and watching! ☺️
An awesome informative project. Thank you so much. I learned a lot from you. Easy to understand from your words to someone like me who is just starting to paint furniture.
charmaine herbst thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! I am so glad you found this video informative and easy to understand! Hope you are enjoying painting furniture!
Great video! and showing me hey I can do this! Plan on doing my fabric dining room chairs! Thx!
Great job with your instructions. We enjoy your voice, smile, humor and technique instruction. Thank you
Hi Jane! Thanks for watching and for your feedback :)
Great job with the tutorial. Probably the best I’ve seen. I learned a lot and am going to paint a chair fabric when the virus is over.
Thanks for watching, I am so happy you learnt a lot! When you get to your project let me know if you have any questions and how it turns out!
How did it go?
That was a great demo! I'm learning something new. I've never heard of this before.
Tammy I’m so glad you learnt something new! My goal is to teach and inspire others! Thanks for watching.
Loved the video, thanks for sharing.❤
Excellent tutorial! I believe that you have demonstrated and explained why some have success while others are disappointed with their results. Thanks bunches!!!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching to the end to hear the pros and cons!
Excellent, thorough tutorial! Thank you!!!
Great video tutorial Deanne. I have just subscribed to your channel as I love way you explain in depth and the way you teach. Can’t wait to go through all your videos. Thanks so much ❤
Enjoy!! Thank you for subscribing 💜
Your are such a good instructor!!!
Excellent 👍 Thanks for being so thorough
Shannon Hartup thanks for watching! I have a lot more info to share on this topic so stay tuned for more videos!
Really enjoyed this video very informative about painting fabric thank you so much
Thank you for being VERY informative. You explained each step and why you were doing it. I was lost and you have helped me to have a better understanding to complete my own sofa painting project. Thank you!!! I have subscribed!!
I’m glad you have a better understanding of the process! Thanks for watching!
This is amazing. Great job.
OMG! I LOVE your table!!!!
I like the video, the way you explain the process and how it may work depending on the texture of the fabric is really helpful. I wan to try it on a couple of armchairs that had better days, I’ll just wait for weather to get warmer. Thank you. I’m a subscriber now. 👍😊
Gs Sb good luck with your armchairs! Thanks for your feedback on this video and subscribing, I appreciate it 😊
awesome, will try, i liked your results, palm springs, ca.
Nice one I will this
Very detailed. Thank you
Great tutorial!
That was really interesting thanks.
This was very fun to see the results! First video of yours I've seen.
Glad you found my channel! Thanks for watching.
Thank you, this was a super helpful video!
Chase Horning you’re welcome! Thanks for watching !
Great way to update a look!
I agree! Why throw something out when you can update it. Thanks for watching :)
Great job I would love to do this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed your video. Have painted several pieces with Annie Sloan and I didn’t like the couch we did with the same results as your chair. But it was just the fabric choice and color same as yours. Love the paints. Glad to find you!
I'm happy you can relate from experience. I hope to make a video soon of a "good" result so everyone can see what that looks like. I love the paints too. Thanks for watching, glad you came across this video. Cheers :)
Great video. You are very honest about the makeover results being less than perfect and not being as you'd maybe imagined. I have some old dining chairs in this type of fabric. They were pure white but over the years became shabby and used-looking but not worn. I think if I painted them white using your method I might be very successful as they are white to start with.
Thanks for watching and your comment! I think you’re right, because they are light to begin with it should take less layers to freshen them up! Good luck with your project.
Excellent video. Excellent teacher.
Thank you!
Wow. I loved your tutorial on this. So thorough and explained everything in detail. I’ve subscribed - thank you. I have a chair I love the look of it (great carved wood details and brocade type texture) but it no longer matches my colors. I really wanted to try painting it. I feel like I can do that now! Thank you!
So glad you found this video helpful! Thanks for watching and subscribing. Have fun painting your chair!
I have my first coat done and it looks awesome!! Might need a second - but maybe not! So happy with this (so far-its still drying so I’ll be interested to see and feel it after it’s dry)
So amazing !!!! Thanks so much!
VICKIJO HORNE you’re so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Looks delicious... will definitely pass this video on.... I pray you and your family are doing well during these times...
Bernadette Taylor thanks for watching and your kind words, I appreciate it!
Your explanation is so good! I'm really glad I came across this video, just 15 minutes ago I didn't even know that painting upholstery is possible!! I have a follow-up question though: I want to paint my bright red armchair in a dark emerald green. Should I use one or two layers of white (or a different lighter colour?) in between or can I just gor for the green right away?
Thank you so much. This is great!
Peggy Gilbertsen you’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
I really enjoyed watching the video. I've been working in the furniture paint business for a long time, but I don't hide a secret from you. I really benefit from your experience.
Love it!
You just gained a new follower just from the one video and it's my first time watching!
Yay! Thank you!
Love the sound effects haha!
😂
I just discovered you. Your quite lovely and I will now be able to learn from you. Thanks.😁
D.A. Maisonville I’m glad you found my channel, thanks for taking the time to leave this wonderful message! Stay tuned more videos on the way!
you are such a great teacher
Cecy Lemus Thanks for your comment, it made my day! I love teaching and inspiring creativity in others so your feedback is appreciated. Thanks for watching.
Love you’re rolling bookcase and the way it slides into work station, do you have a video on this?!!
Thanks! I made the table and bookcase before I started making videos so I don’t have a video on how to build it. Good idea for future video topic... stay tuned :)
@@DIYDEANNA PLZZZZ Do a video on your table & bookcase! I was hooked as soon as it rolled into view! 💜😮💜
Yes
Looks great. !!!!!
Thanks so much for watching!
You’re a natural🙌🏻
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if I could paint one of my old fabric porch chairs with paint, I think I'm going to make my own chalk paint because I have what is needed to make my own. I like your end project.
I think this could work for your porch chairs, maybe test a hidden spot on the bottom of the cushion to see if it works with your home made paint, thanks for watching!
Excellent results, really liked ur tutorial, so articulate, easy to follow & understand, especially for this beginner, i like this channel best of all furniture projects, thank you 👏
Awesome, thank you!
New subbie! Great video! I love your detailed explanations and the sound of your voice ☺️
Thanks for subscribing!!!
Excellent video thank you!!
You’re welcome!
Hey This video is so helpful to start to paint my coach Thanks alot ❤❤❤❤and plz guide me that can we paint carpets if yes then how
Thank you for this! I have a dining room set (off white) that I want to paint darker
Great Video! It turned out great to me regardless of the imperfections.
AndreaTee thanks for watching and your feedback! Definitely looks better than before!
Can I use 2x spray paint to do this
Great video
1st time watching your video & appreciated the tips on painting chair. You are easy to watch, talk slow enough for me to understand & give great advice. I liked the way you summarized at the end. I've never used chalk paint before but may look into it now that I've seen this video. Thanks for a wonderful lesson. Will be following you for more advice. Have you ever painted a canvas dropcloth & used as a canopy over a deck? Looking for ideas & any helpful tips would be appreciated. Love being a DIY!!
I'm glad you found this video! Chalk Paint is a fun and easy to use paint! It's primarily used to paint furniture (dressers, tables, accessories, even walls!) There is little to no prep work before you start and so many possibilities when it comes to the look you want to achieve. I have painted a canvas drop cloth before, I even used a stencil to create a fun pattern. It worked great... the only difference is I used this inside as a throw rug. I love the idea as a canopy over a deck but I'm not sure if the paint would hold up in all the elements. I have successfully died fabric with chalk paint (watch this video ua-cam.com/video/Iy3IVNjS5aw/v-deo.html ) and it has held up in the washing machine. Because I haven't done exactly this idea I can't tell you what the long term results will be, you might get a little colour bleeding or fading over time? I'd suggest a test piece: cut a piece of drop cloth and paint it how you plan on painting the actual canopy. Avoid making your paint too thick, if it's really thick on the surface it may just flake off. Let it sit for a couple days to dry. Iron on warm setting, the heat helps to set the colour. Then throw the sample piece in the washing machine and see how it holds up. I'd love to hear how it goes, please let me know if you end up doing the project!
Great video, im glad I watched this first, im not painting mine now ill get slip covers
Hi Deborah, I'm glad I could help you make a decision on what to do! Sometimes slip covers are the best option! Thanks for watching.
Good work thank you
Omg, I just purchased a new cream color living room set, sofa and love seat and I absolutely love it. I have a older dark color recliner that is my all time favorite and I was thinking of selling it and I happened upon your video! Talk about coinkadink!! My fabric is darker blue but I'll try it and see, if it doesn't work out I'll just use it in our extra room! So excited to try it!! Thank you
If you want to see how it looks You can always start with a test patch on the underside of a cushion before committing to the whole piece! Thanks for watching!
I wish I had seen this video before I tried to chalk paint the exact type of fabric!!! All the lessons you mentioned were the same for me and now I know how to scout for undamaged fabric, choose tight smooth fabric not like this with the large pile, and use darker paint than the original fabric- first hand. I was frustrated thinking it was my lack of skill, but since you had the same experience yay it wasn't me!
Not you at all! I had my doubts it would work well on this fabric, I’m glad I tested it so I could learn and share my experience. Thanks for sharing your experience too!
Hi. Love the results. You made the process very easy. Question. I love tie dye effects. How could I use that process to create a tie fye look with multiple colors?
This is fascinating! I've never tried painting upholstery and haven't tried painting furniture yet. Thanks for sharing and reviewing. New sub here!
LynnKelleyAuthor So glad you found my channel! I’ll be posting another video on painting upholstery, this time with a “good” result! And lots more furniture painting videos on the way too! Thanks for subscribing 😊
@@DIYDEANNA Awesome!
Very helpful
I was wondering if I could paint the cushions of my patio furniture it does not sit in sun its under a pavilion an covered during rain. Cushions are so expensive an if I can make them last a while longer I would be so happy. Thanks its a smoother fabric then you did but I was hoping you may have advice. Thanks 💙💜💙
This was a great tutorial on your chair. I just painted one for my bedroom and I painted the fabric as well. It has texture to. I’m not happy the way it came out. So I think I’m going to recover it.
Thanks for watching Mary. I think the smooth natural fabrics like cotton work best, I'm glad I made this video to show the results on textured fabric like this so everyone could see the pros and cons. Good for you for trying it out!
I have a velvet type material same colour as the chair was here maybe give it a try I was thinking white but at the end of your video you said you should have gone darker I think I agree ! But what colour I should do is the question it’s for my bedroom Gray walls grey bedding so I was going to do white dressers and white couch painting but it sits at end of bed wonder if I should paint it grey ?
Great tutorial! New subscriber 😊
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hi Deanna! Your video popped up on my newsfeed or whatever that is that makes videos pop up. LOL
I had to click because I once painted all of my furniture in the early 80s when I had absolutely no money and I was just beginning my art career.
I used flat house paint. The furniture was always a bit scratchy. I had to see what paint you used out of curiosity. I might try this.
Great speaking voice and a very thorough video. I enjoyed it. Will definitely subscribe. Another DIY girl 😘
Tiffany
I'm glad UA-cam suggested my video to you! Thanks for sharing your story and feedback on this video, nice to get compliments from a fellow DIYer!
DIY DEANNA You are quite welcome! My DIY‘s are very different than yours so they are a great complement to each other! I absolutely loved the tea towel and rubber stamps! I was able to gather them off the porch before anyone grabbed them. Now I just need some ink. This will be fun..
and I’m definitely going to paint some furniture..
Do you have just inspired me. Have a wonderful day
Attempting my first fabric paint project as I'm watching your video - great detailed instructions - so appreciate that! Will let you know how my project turns out :-)
Thanks for watching! I would love to hear how it turns out!
@@DIYDEANNA doing second coat today. It will take me a couple of days to complete due to work schedule but will definitely let you know how it turns out. thank you
@@lourdesa6774 it's been 2 years, how did it turn out?
We recently bought a used RV. I want to change the outdated gold/velvet on the dinette bench area. Since it's too much work to take the entire thing out, the chalk paint appears to be a fine solution although it will definitely take longer. Your presentation and sweet smile made this as easy to follow as any video I've seen.
The review was extra helpful as well. You're a wonderful & knowledgable professional. Keep up your great work and thank you Deanna.
Hi Bonnie, Good luck with your RV dinette cushions! Sounds like a large project but lots of people have done entire sofas before so its doable, just may take longer like you said. If you can flip a cushion over you can start with a test patch to see how well it covers, get a feel for the process and decided if you like the results. I didn't apply clear wax in this video because it's not the best option for very textured fabrics, however, on fabrics that have less texture I like to apply the clear wax after the paint has dried. The clear wax seals the paint and gives a leathery feel. I'm glad you found this video helpful and I appreciate your kind feedback :)
@@DIYDEANNA Wow you're amazing, thanks for the quick response. You're an inspiration!
Hello😊 your sofa turned out absolutely gorgeous!
I wonder if you can help me, I also painted a sofa, with the same technique, it looks really nice but if you sit on it it's super dusty and you have paint on your body. I don't want to sand the last coat because the sanding removes the brightness of the color, and I don't want to wax it because I like the way the fabric feels right now.
Do you have any ideas or tricks on how I can make that sofa usable after painting it?
Hi Deanna - love your work & Videos - thank yo so much! Do you have any advice for covering tears in upholstered chairs? Maybe fabric tape or patches? Cheers!
David Michael Lee thanks for watching and your feedback! Unfortunately I don’t have any magic tricks when it comes to covering fabric tears, sounds like you might be onto something creative with your patch idea!
Very helpful, thank you! Did you ever do one with a smoother material and wax finish? I've looked through your videos but can't see it 😊
I haven’t yet! So sorry... it’s still on my list of videos I’d like to make. Thanks for watching!
I have painted various fabric chairs and sofas…I painted a cotton flat fabric love seat that had a white background with light blue pinstripes. The fabric only had the pinstripes printed on the top and the underneath fabric was plain white. I thought this would be easy to paint over….nope! 5 coat and 3-4 days -And you can still see the printed blue pin stripes.
I don’t skip steps as I am ocd! What I realized is that a lot of fabric furniture that you purchase new or used is scotch guarded (water repellent) to protect against pet stains and kids. This is why people including myself are struggling with getting the fabric to take the paint. After much trial and error this is a simple test that I’ve come up with;
1.) spray a small area of your fabric w/water. If it beads up or sets on top of the surface it has been scotch guarded or protected with a similar chemical.
2.) if you have painted wood furniture -you know that scuff sanding gives better results as it helps with paint adhesion … so lightly scuff sand the scotch guard off IF your water beads up on surface when you test it on a small area. (Prep work is everything just like cleaning a old dresser with TSP and rinsing the residue off.)
I know this seem like more of a process but it will save you a lot of time, paint and money.
I have learned this through trial and error. Hopefully these two simple tips will save someone from the Headaches & frustration of your paint not covering.
Thanks for sharing your experience and tips!!
Hi there. I'm thinking about giving my dining room chairs a change. As well as the Denham part of a couch I love (except for the Denham!).
May I ask, I'd it your preference to use chalk paint over another kind of paint for fabrics? Thank you.
I couldn't believe that you didn't even have to sand the legs of the chair and it came out like it did! I totally wanna try this stuff.
I have a camper with cushions that I’d like to try this method on!!
Great idea!
I am doing some fabric covered dining chairs, and it is amazingly effective. They were faded and stained, but not any more. Five more to go.
I need an upholstered old chair immediately now!
I hope these tips help! If you get a smoother fabric try waxing it after, feels like faux leather!