Painting fabric is something I always wanted to do. I’ve seen gorgeous examples on Pinterest and knew I had to try. This chair from my grandmother is the perfect chair to try it on. It’s a chair that I always sat in at her house. At the time it was covered in a textured orange vinyl. After she gave it to me I had it recovered in gold velvet, in the 80’s.
Even after years in the basement, the chair is in good shape with just a few stains and nicks in the wood.
You’ll need textile medium, paint, fine sandpaper, a spray bottle of water and brushes. I’m using acrylic paint but you could use latex too.
I bought all the bottles of My Studio acrylic paint in aqua that were in the store and will be looking for more I’m sure. Mix up equal parts of paint and textile medium and thin with water to make it really thin.
First you vacuum the chair well.
Next, using the spray bottle of water, liberally spray the area you’ll be painting and then just do it. I used a foam brush.
I got the back of the chair painted today and will post the progress as I go along. For the next coat of paint I’m going to try a paint brush instead of a foam brush to see if that makes any difference. I’m not sure yet how I want to handle the tacks. Wish me luck on this one, it’s not looking so pretty at this point. Have you got any tips for painting fabric?
In case you’re wondering where this bright chair will go, in my newly painted green guest room, see post below.
Debbie (((xx)))
Oh I'm looking forward to seeing the final outcome.
Blessings,
Linda
I've never tried something like this. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Good luck!
Oh that looks scary! I am so eager to see how it turns out… You are bwave!
I Debra,
I've only seen it done by first priming the fabric. Then a satin latex paint and a light coat of clear paste wax.
Dee
Such great lines on that chair, Debbie! It does look scary, but I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Now that is something that I haven't tried before, I am excited to see how it comes out. I love the color.
xoxox
Hi, Debra. Good for you!!! First of all, I think it is great that you have your Grandmother's chair. There's nothing like a piece of furniture from family. Second, I have pinned from others on Pinterest, some ideas, and maybe you can investigate and get some tips! Here's the board'I have for 'Painting' – I might even have pinned some more tips of people's painting fabric furniture, but I will admit that I am too lazy to look on my other boards! Please feel free to look on my ohter boards, if you have time. Anyway, hope this helps.
http://pinterest.com/gavincent/painting/ —
Best,
Gloria
Man, I just saw my misspellings above… It just goes to show what hastily sending a 'comment' will get you! LOL!
gv
This chair from my grandmother's chair is perfect to try it. This is a chair I always sat at his home in.
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Didn't have a clue this was being done out there in blog land! WOW Looks awesome and can't wait for the finish post. Maybe you should leave the trim alone for a contrasting look?
Can't wait!
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Holding my breath…how did it turn out?
It's going on my blog tomorrow!
Hi Debbie, I just found your blog through Thistlewood Farm. I had no idea you could paint a fabric chair. This is awesome! I love the color you chose.