Then Brooks stenciled a French design on the front of each chair. Just get your brush in there the best you can. The fabric is very stiff and I had ordered the dark wax but I am about to order the clear and I am nearly out of paint! Im thinking that a wax coating might help. Thx Thanks!! Your email address will not be published. Based on that, have you ever tried using zinsser on the first coat, then whatever top coat of choice? I think we used about 1/4 of a quart of paint. Apply wax with a wax brush or cloth. If you do not want to apply an aged glaze to antique the fabric, then skip to the waxing steps below. Ive got a few Annie Sloan colors and Paris Grey isnt one of them Ive got Graphite, which I can water down and hope for the best. Get dirty? Thanks Anne! That looks awesome!! I am using the upholstery painting technique for the first time on a free piece Of furniture (chair) I am using to stage a home for sale. Learn how to paint fabric upholstery with chalk paint in 10 easy steps. #befor, Who else loves this chandelier?! Its a golden yellow now. Just a thought from an inexperienced fabric painter since I have read on other blogs the first coat seems to be the most difficult and challenging coat. How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paint. Woot!
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or did you use the paint without watering it down? Thanks! We let that dry and then sanded it back to look distress and sealed with dark wax to deepen the color. Hello You Designs. I would definitely dilute the paint with water 50%/50%. The most informative was definitely this post by Hyphen Interiors. Dana, I just recently started painting two medium size all fabric chairs with the chalk paint in French linen. I believe they ship. Personally, I take the easy way and just add colorant to the paint I would normally use as a primer. The paint goes a long way. Another name is ACRYLIC paint. .
Thanks. It is in great shape and has beautiful lines, but needs an update. I applied it then buffed it out to even out the finish. Well, on-line fabric stores sell upholstery weight, real linen fabric for less than $10 per yard. **As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Good luck. Glad you like it! Good luck . I have piping on a chair. Re-upholstery is not difficult, especially for small chairs like these. I have a sectional with 7 back pillows and 4 seat cushions. Visit my online shop HERE and get FREE Shipping on orders over $50! If you want to learn more about painting upholstery, CLICK HERE for some FAQ. [], [] not give painting the upholstery a try? Ive said it before and Ill say it again if you are considering recovering or deconstructing a piece anyway, why not try to paint fabric first? Fast forward in time, I never recovered it.
I have 2 beautiful Thomasville chairs that seem brand new as they have only been on display in the formal living room for the last 25 years, LOL.needless to say the fabric is out of date and my new style is European French Country.I have already looked into reupholstering them and the quotes range from 1200-1800 for the pairYikes! Were creating a post about fabric painting on our blog over at Suite Pieces (Long Island and NYC stockists for Annie Sloan), and would love to feature the chair with the French ticking stripe as one of our favorites from around the blogosphere! We applied the stencil in full strength Chalk Paint. Thx Would like to know what you all think about this. Good luck! Thanks for the comment! Because this fabric has such a heavy texture, I used the Zika 2 round brush to help wipe off the extra glaze in addition to using a damp paper towel. We also used Annie Sloan Paris Grey on the wood of the chair. Glad you liked them. I love this idea better and cant wait to try it. My biggest concern about painting with chalk paint AND then waxing would be that the fabric wont breath. Your chair looks amazing! Yes, this will work on velvet. Good luck. What are your thoughts on this? where can I purchase stencils?. Please email me at [emailprotected] if you would like an estimate. Thank you for sharing! I absolutely love the results and plan on my first project, soon. The paint will glide on and soak into the fabric better if it is damp. This post was written in collaboration with 2 Chicks and a Toolbelt but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Hi Dana, MaryLee, thanks for the comment. *Stencils- (affiliate link) FRENCH STENCIL, *Chalk Paint- There are so many great chalk paints out there now.
Does the Paris Grey resemble Linen (fabric) in color?
To me, it looks like the chair that sits near the window, in the sun, for many, many years. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget. Nancy I can always slipcover them if it doesnt work. This look is timeless! I would clean the fabric with whatever you have on hand and let it dry before painting. Or join my Facebook Group. Maybe someday, but not now. Glad you liked it! They look amazing! Im a proud Elite Dixie Belle and Redesign Transfer retailer, selling both locally and in my Etsy shop! Just chalk paint and dark wax or two different colors of chalk paint and then wax? Bev. Two years ago, I painted the fabric on this antique bench and it turned out amazing! I only have 3000 followers though. I was just wondering, if used on a sofa (yes big project I know) would the paint not crack from being sat on? You are amazing! What do you have more time or more money? They look fantastic but they feel a little sticky (theyre dry I ironed them to set the fabric medium, and that was over a week ago). Love the after! It takes about 1.5 yards for the chair on the left and 2 yards for the chair on the right. Im definitely going to be on the lookout for some vintage chairs now! After it dries completely you can apply clear wax to soften it up. I cant wait to hear how it turns out! I love this idea. I began with spraying the chairs with water in small sections and diluted the paint 50/50. Ive always been afraid to paint fabric but not after seeing this! So I applied an aged glaze to the fabric. Thanks so much for the comment. What did you use for paint to do the lettering? Rub the water spray into the fabric so the fabric is slightly damp. Thank you!
I like how yours turned out.
How to get the Perfect Distressed Finish with Chalk Paint.
This chair was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and accented with a stripe detail and stenciling.
The ones I did felt like sleeping sheets made of new unwashed burlap awful! I love your idea about a custom stencil with a family name. Thanks so much for your comment. Good luck . Most orders ship same or next business day! Is the reason due to the fact you used chalk paint vs latex paint? I didnt know you could paint fabric on furniture. Maybe put them outside on a hot day. It dries completely , These are gorgeous! Wax Brush or Cloth determine what works best for your fabric. Many people do not like the time and effort involved in waxing so they seal their chalk paint with an acrylic-based sealer. I dont want to spend too much money on painting my chair, Haley this is definitely a DIY project. French stencils- (affiliate link) You can buy similar stencils HERE. Rebekah, thanks for the comment. xo, Thank you Rachita!
I think they look great and have a project in mind that would require stenciling the back, although I found lots of great info on painting on the fabric, I couldnt find anything to explain painting on a stencil. The choice is up to you. Play around with how to apply the wax.
Thanks for the comment and thanks so much for sharing!! We will try it next time.
The paint actually bonds with the fabric making it very durable. Best of luck to you. wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com.
We did use tape for the lines. Thank you so much for sharing how to paint the fabric. Thanks so much! Can we be in touch about the particulars? Your email address will not be published. Good luck with your projects. One of the chairs could have used an additional coat of paint, but we just ran out of time to get them ready for the sale. Dana Paint fabric and allow it to fully dry in between coats. Do you mix the chalk paint w water on each coat of paint? This is amazing! Thanks Love the lookI may have to start auction hunting again, just to try this ! Any thoughts? Then he took a mixture of about 50% Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey and 50% water and painted it on the chair. I think I will try it. Good luck on your project! The chair on the left appears faded in appearance.
So after reading the before and after chair painting on your page I felt like I was ready to start. Orders under $50 always enjoy $8 flat rate shipping! The paint creates a durable protective barrier. They are chairs we sit in all the time, will the paint hold up wear out? I love the stripe and the other stencil. I am a real estate professional and am up scaling a few pieces for staging empty homeslamps, chairs, bureaus, etc. No, we didnt use any fabric medium, just watered down ASCP. I really think this is more for an occasional chair. Hi, thanks for your great post. Wait until you see how great my antique chair turned out! Would u use the Annie Sloan clear wax? When she passed years ago, I wanted to recover it and use in my bedroom. Ive done one coat of graphite and water 1:1 and it feels pretty stiff, Thanks!! . Each fabric fiber picks up the paint differently so you want to make sure your color is consistent. Good luck. Thanks for the great tutorial! Submitted the story to Armchair Exchange for more shares! I think this is a beautiful way to transform ugly fabric when you dont have a budget for re-upholstery. Youre SURE they arent rough or uncomfortable? I am just trying to figure out how much it will cost to paint my chair or just cover it. You could still see the pattern after three coats of paint. Sectional is 10 yrs old and Im tired of the pattern. Would like to know what the cost is to do this project, for a person who doesnt have access to wholesale, contractor pricing on supplies? I think theyre both gorgeous! And has been sitting it in my daughters room today with an off-white blanket thrown over it. Thanks for the comment. Ive googled and cant find any tips on waxing upholstery. Techn, In love with this dramatic slab backsplash! I have thought about doing this, but wasnt sure. #, All you need is a little love! and once you have painted the fabric, will it stay if ever it gets wet or if someone seats on it and for the heat he/she has sweted a bit, is not possible that the paint will get off and stain his/her s sweted cloths? , A touch of red, white, and blue for your holiday w, Switching it up today with a few after videos!! Its like the paint bonds with the fibers. love you page and your blog! as possible before starting. Your email address will not be published. And what about if something spills on it? Happy creating!! Good luck on your project. Can give your supplier of French stencils away ? After working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. The stencil is from http://maisondestencils.com/. . If this is a sofa you plan on spending a lot of time on, Id recover. ! Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned on how to paint fabric with the Annie Sloan paint. This is the final result. It may take several coats, but you will have a softer fabric in the end. I started painting it with Annie Sloan Pure [], [] Painted fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Who knew that this little chair makeover would be so popular. I think French Linen is the closest color to linen. I have been so tempted to try this! I am fascinated with the process. I kind of came up with my own painting system based on what I had read online. The chairs have a pretty thick fabric with a pattern. Ann, thanks so much for the comment and for pinning. It is not covering either! Did you really think someone who sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for a living would help you find a way to make your own product? Who else is ready to be rela, Design is a process the outcome is always worth, 3D model making is part of the process too!! He then distressed and glazed the arms and legs on the chairs. Kathleen (from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). (I know hideous). love the stencils I would be so afraid they would bleed outside the lines do you have a special trick to prevent that from happening? There must be some moisture in there. You just made my week . Im in the process of doing my dining chairs. The chair on the left definitely should have had another coat of paint. . We didnt water it down. So Im going to paint the fabric on this chair too. I disagree that the lovely little chair with the pattern showing through needs another coat of paint.
Wow! .
or did you use the paint without watering it down? Thanks! We let that dry and then sanded it back to look distress and sealed with dark wax to deepen the color. Hello You Designs. I would definitely dilute the paint with water 50%/50%. The most informative was definitely this post by Hyphen Interiors. Dana, I just recently started painting two medium size all fabric chairs with the chalk paint in French linen. I believe they ship. Personally, I take the easy way and just add colorant to the paint I would normally use as a primer. The paint goes a long way. Another name is ACRYLIC paint. .
Thanks. It is in great shape and has beautiful lines, but needs an update. I applied it then buffed it out to even out the finish. Well, on-line fabric stores sell upholstery weight, real linen fabric for less than $10 per yard. **As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Good luck. Glad you like it! Good luck . I have piping on a chair. Re-upholstery is not difficult, especially for small chairs like these. I have a sectional with 7 back pillows and 4 seat cushions. Visit my online shop HERE and get FREE Shipping on orders over $50! If you want to learn more about painting upholstery, CLICK HERE for some FAQ. [], [] not give painting the upholstery a try? Ive said it before and Ill say it again if you are considering recovering or deconstructing a piece anyway, why not try to paint fabric first? Fast forward in time, I never recovered it.
I have 2 beautiful Thomasville chairs that seem brand new as they have only been on display in the formal living room for the last 25 years, LOL.needless to say the fabric is out of date and my new style is European French Country.I have already looked into reupholstering them and the quotes range from 1200-1800 for the pairYikes! Were creating a post about fabric painting on our blog over at Suite Pieces (Long Island and NYC stockists for Annie Sloan), and would love to feature the chair with the French ticking stripe as one of our favorites from around the blogosphere! We applied the stencil in full strength Chalk Paint. Thx Would like to know what you all think about this. Good luck! Thanks for the comment! Because this fabric has such a heavy texture, I used the Zika 2 round brush to help wipe off the extra glaze in addition to using a damp paper towel. We also used Annie Sloan Paris Grey on the wood of the chair. Glad you liked them. I love this idea better and cant wait to try it. My biggest concern about painting with chalk paint AND then waxing would be that the fabric wont breath. Your chair looks amazing! Yes, this will work on velvet. Good luck. What are your thoughts on this? where can I purchase stencils?. Please email me at [emailprotected] if you would like an estimate. Thank you for sharing! I absolutely love the results and plan on my first project, soon. The paint will glide on and soak into the fabric better if it is damp. This post was written in collaboration with 2 Chicks and a Toolbelt but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Hi Dana, MaryLee, thanks for the comment. *Stencils- (affiliate link) FRENCH STENCIL, *Chalk Paint- There are so many great chalk paints out there now.
Does the Paris Grey resemble Linen (fabric) in color?
To me, it looks like the chair that sits near the window, in the sun, for many, many years. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget. Nancy I can always slipcover them if it doesnt work. This look is timeless! I would clean the fabric with whatever you have on hand and let it dry before painting. Or join my Facebook Group. Maybe someday, but not now. Glad you liked it! They look amazing! Im a proud Elite Dixie Belle and Redesign Transfer retailer, selling both locally and in my Etsy shop! Just chalk paint and dark wax or two different colors of chalk paint and then wax? Bev. Two years ago, I painted the fabric on this antique bench and it turned out amazing! I only have 3000 followers though. I was just wondering, if used on a sofa (yes big project I know) would the paint not crack from being sat on? You are amazing! What do you have more time or more money? They look fantastic but they feel a little sticky (theyre dry I ironed them to set the fabric medium, and that was over a week ago). Love the after! It takes about 1.5 yards for the chair on the left and 2 yards for the chair on the right. Im definitely going to be on the lookout for some vintage chairs now! After it dries completely you can apply clear wax to soften it up. I cant wait to hear how it turns out! I love this idea. I began with spraying the chairs with water in small sections and diluted the paint 50/50. Ive always been afraid to paint fabric but not after seeing this! So I applied an aged glaze to the fabric. Thanks so much for the comment. What did you use for paint to do the lettering? Rub the water spray into the fabric so the fabric is slightly damp. Thank you!
I like how yours turned out.
How to get the Perfect Distressed Finish with Chalk Paint.
This chair was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and accented with a stripe detail and stenciling.
The ones I did felt like sleeping sheets made of new unwashed burlap awful! I love your idea about a custom stencil with a family name. Thanks so much for your comment. Good luck . Most orders ship same or next business day! Is the reason due to the fact you used chalk paint vs latex paint? I didnt know you could paint fabric on furniture. Maybe put them outside on a hot day. It dries completely , These are gorgeous! Wax Brush or Cloth determine what works best for your fabric. Many people do not like the time and effort involved in waxing so they seal their chalk paint with an acrylic-based sealer. I dont want to spend too much money on painting my chair, Haley this is definitely a DIY project. French stencils- (affiliate link) You can buy similar stencils HERE. Rebekah, thanks for the comment. xo, Thank you Rachita!
I think they look great and have a project in mind that would require stenciling the back, although I found lots of great info on painting on the fabric, I couldnt find anything to explain painting on a stencil. The choice is up to you. Play around with how to apply the wax.
Thanks for the comment and thanks so much for sharing!! We will try it next time.
The paint actually bonds with the fabric making it very durable. Best of luck to you. wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com.
We did use tape for the lines. Thank you so much for sharing how to paint the fabric. Thanks so much! Can we be in touch about the particulars? Your email address will not be published. Good luck with your projects. One of the chairs could have used an additional coat of paint, but we just ran out of time to get them ready for the sale. Dana Paint fabric and allow it to fully dry in between coats. Do you mix the chalk paint w water on each coat of paint? This is amazing! Thanks Love the lookI may have to start auction hunting again, just to try this ! Any thoughts? Then he took a mixture of about 50% Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey and 50% water and painted it on the chair. I think I will try it. Good luck on your project! The chair on the left appears faded in appearance.
So after reading the before and after chair painting on your page I felt like I was ready to start. Orders under $50 always enjoy $8 flat rate shipping! The paint creates a durable protective barrier. They are chairs we sit in all the time, will the paint hold up wear out? I love the stripe and the other stencil. I am a real estate professional and am up scaling a few pieces for staging empty homeslamps, chairs, bureaus, etc. No, we didnt use any fabric medium, just watered down ASCP. I really think this is more for an occasional chair. Hi, thanks for your great post. Wait until you see how great my antique chair turned out! Would u use the Annie Sloan clear wax? When she passed years ago, I wanted to recover it and use in my bedroom. Ive done one coat of graphite and water 1:1 and it feels pretty stiff, Thanks!! . Each fabric fiber picks up the paint differently so you want to make sure your color is consistent. Good luck. Thanks for the great tutorial! Submitted the story to Armchair Exchange for more shares! I think this is a beautiful way to transform ugly fabric when you dont have a budget for re-upholstery. Youre SURE they arent rough or uncomfortable? I am just trying to figure out how much it will cost to paint my chair or just cover it. You could still see the pattern after three coats of paint. Sectional is 10 yrs old and Im tired of the pattern. Would like to know what the cost is to do this project, for a person who doesnt have access to wholesale, contractor pricing on supplies? I think theyre both gorgeous! And has been sitting it in my daughters room today with an off-white blanket thrown over it. Thanks for the comment. Ive googled and cant find any tips on waxing upholstery. Techn, In love with this dramatic slab backsplash! I have thought about doing this, but wasnt sure. #, All you need is a little love! and once you have painted the fabric, will it stay if ever it gets wet or if someone seats on it and for the heat he/she has sweted a bit, is not possible that the paint will get off and stain his/her s sweted cloths? , A touch of red, white, and blue for your holiday w, Switching it up today with a few after videos!! Its like the paint bonds with the fibers. love you page and your blog! as possible before starting. Your email address will not be published. And what about if something spills on it? Happy creating!! Good luck on your project. Can give your supplier of French stencils away ? After working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. The stencil is from http://maisondestencils.com/. . If this is a sofa you plan on spending a lot of time on, Id recover. ! Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned on how to paint fabric with the Annie Sloan paint. This is the final result. It may take several coats, but you will have a softer fabric in the end. I started painting it with Annie Sloan Pure [], [] Painted fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Who knew that this little chair makeover would be so popular. I think French Linen is the closest color to linen. I have been so tempted to try this! I am fascinated with the process. I kind of came up with my own painting system based on what I had read online. The chairs have a pretty thick fabric with a pattern. Ann, thanks so much for the comment and for pinning. It is not covering either! Did you really think someone who sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for a living would help you find a way to make your own product? Who else is ready to be rela, Design is a process the outcome is always worth, 3D model making is part of the process too!! He then distressed and glazed the arms and legs on the chairs. Kathleen (from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). (I know hideous). love the stencils I would be so afraid they would bleed outside the lines do you have a special trick to prevent that from happening? There must be some moisture in there. You just made my week . Im in the process of doing my dining chairs. The chair on the left definitely should have had another coat of paint. . We didnt water it down. So Im going to paint the fabric on this chair too. I disagree that the lovely little chair with the pattern showing through needs another coat of paint.