Easily Paint a Fabric Chair + DIY Paint Recipe
We as a society tend to throw a lot of stuff in the trash. If it doesn’t match our current decor, the kids spilled something on it and it now has a stain. Whatever the reason is, we just toss it to the curb. And yes, I know, a lot of us also donate the “junk” we no longer want or need as well. But what if we could repurpose the things we no longer had a purpose for? Food for thought!
Confession: a few weeks ago my neighbor had these dated yellowish-green chairs sitting out by the curb {gasp} how could she?! Being the crazy person that I am, I decided to drag them home where they sat on my patio longer than I am proud of. Anyway, today was the day I decided to jazz them up a bit and make them new again. Did you know you can easily paint a fabric chair? Yes, yes you can!
For right around $10 each, I was able to make these outdated chairs new again. Anyone can do this! Let’s stop tossing things out and instead let’s give new life to old items.
Materials used:
- Waverly Chalk Paint – Crimson
- Wax Sealer (optional)
- Paint brush
- Spray bottle
- Water
Process:
Be sure to clean the surface you want to paint throughly. Also, don’t forget to tape off any areas you do not wish to paint (or drip paint on). Wear old clothes if you are a messy painter like me..
Use your spray bottle to lightly wet fabric until damp but be sure not to soak it.
Pour right around 20% water into a paint container or bowl, your paint and mix it well. Your paint & water mixture should be about the same consistency of a creamy soup.
Apply your paint mixture in thin, even coats. Allow each layer to fully dry before applying the next.
The thicker the fabric is, the more layers you made need to apply. If there are some spots that aren’t as fully covered as others, just add other layer until paint is evenly coated all around.
Remember, this is not a dye, so of course the paint will feel different than your starting fabric. Your fabric will feel slightly firmer than the original but still perfectly functional and flexible. If you don’t like the texture you can use sand paper to lightly sand the fabric. I did not to this with mine since I will be leaving my chairs outside.
You can choose to coat your painted fabric with a clear Wax Sealer if it’s going to be exposed to a lot of wear and tear. I highly suggest using it if you are going to leave your fabric chair somewhere it will be exposed to the elements.
With any project, test on a tiny hidden area of your upholstery or fabric if you’re curious about the final outcome.
See! It’s super easy to give your old stuff a new perspective. There’s always a way to add your own personal touch in one way or another.
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This beautiful Spring Flower Door Hanger is the perfect way to welcome Spring and Summer! Visitors and those passing by will just love these bright colors. Having a welcoming door is the perfect way to spread happiness and cheer all around. This was a super easy craft that I made with the girls for less than $10
