Painting the fabric on this chair is finally finished, at least as far as I’m concerned. Some of the nap of the fabric didn’t take the paint as well as other areas. But it is about 25 years old, so I guess that’s as good as it gets. The back of the chair looks best because there wasn’t any wear on the fabric.
You can see the areas I’m referring to where the fabric is worn. I’m happy with how it looks though. It’s a great color in this green room which I’ll be sharing soon. Today I actually spray painted some accessories for the room outside, because it was so warm.
You can see I used lots of paint and textile medium!
Here’s how I did it;
first I sprayed the fabric with water to really wet it down. Next, I mixed together equal parts acrylic paint and textile medium, thinned it with water and painted the chair in many thin coats, letting it dry thoroughly before adding another coat. I sanded any spots that felt stiff or rough between coats and that really made the fabric soft.
The trim and upholstery tacks got painted too. I was going to take off the trim and add new, but decided not to in the end. I think it looks ok as it is. Painting the legs and wood trim white really makes the color pop.
Here are Part 1 and Part 2 in case you missed them.
This is the basic tutorial from Kristy at Hyphen Interiors, that I used and there are lots of examples of painted fabric and tips on this site.
So to sum it up I’d say, it’s ok for an accent chair in a guest room, but probably wouldn’t work on a full room of furniture or a chair that you like to curl up in. That’s just my opinion. 
When this room is finished I’m going to move right along to the next project; it might be board and batten, bead board wallpaper, plank ceiling or painting the kitchen, family room and powder room. I’m an a roll!
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Debbie (((xx)))
You know-it really does look nice. I absolutely LOVE the color. It reminds me of the summertime and the beach. Great painting job! xo Diana
Awesome! Love it! Great color choice. Thank you so much for the heads up!
I think it looks great, Debbie! It's such a great color and I can't wait to see how the rest of the room comes along.
Hi Debbie,
Not bad at all! I love how the color makes the chair come alive.
Is that black and white drapes for the room. If so I love the combo.
Dee
Very creative! I don't recall ever seeing fabric paint all over a chair! This is adorable!
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Thanks for sharing with us!
~Smiles, Suzanne in NW Illinois
Debbie, I am excited to see something new, really it looks great!
xoxo
Karena
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You were so brave. Can't wait to see it in the actual room!
I saw someone do this last year and have 2 wingback chairs that I want to try it out on. I LOVE the white paired with this teal color. The chair is gorgeous!
FYI-did you know there is actually a spray paint for furniture? I discovered it last year too but haven't tried it out yet!
That turned out so beautiful! Love the zebra print with it too. Great job my dear and I can't wait to see the room!
xoxo
This looks awesome!! I love the paint color you chose! It looks perfect with the white chair frame!!
I Love the chair! I think the "worn" areas add character!! I adore the color! Great job! I would love for you to come party today over at Passionatelyperfect.com! Your newest follower!
I just found your beautiful chair on HomeTalk – this is the best painted piece I’ve seen! I’d love it if you’d share this at my Show & Tell party going on now @ the Delectable Home.
http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-tell-14.html
Pinning now…
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I just wanted to let you and your readers know that I posted your chair on my page with examples of painted upholstery! I linked right to you so they could find more information on your blog. Hope you don’t mind.
http://www.hypheninteriors.com/chairs