Dirty fabric couch
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Marcia W
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How can I paint my linen look couch. I want to repel dirt as this is where my husband sits after being in the garden. Thanks for any suggestions.
17 answers
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Maybe go to Uhaul and buy the mattress cover for a King Mattres and put it over the sofa .
Dianne Fordham Grimm
on Nov 14, 2015
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After you clean the fabric ( I would research on-line for that), maybe you could buy a can of Scotchgard and spray your couch; a couple of layers should do to repel dirt.
Dragonintheattic
on Nov 14, 2015
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buy a slip cover
Shirley Iles Monhollen
on Nov 14, 2015
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After cleaning your sofa, get washable slipcovers if you can find some to fit. Then spray with Scotchguard to lessen amount of washing you do. I also put a throw where my husband always sits and wash that frequently. ("What do you mean change my pants before I sit down?")
Marie Caruana
on Nov 15, 2015
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Paint it with chalk paint. Go to "Painted Purple Lady" and you can get all the information you need. You can also make your own paint and it will save you money. Good luck!
Pat
on Nov 15, 2015
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Do an Internet search on "painting fabric" or "painting upholstery" and you will have lots of instructions and videos to choose from. If you are using latex house paint, you will need a good "fabric medium" to add to it so that the finished product has flexibility and isn't hard.
Glaynebaker
on Nov 15, 2015
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I've seen fabrics in craft stores like Michaels & Joannes. I also saw an Annie Sloan chalk paint video that demonstrated dabbing the paint into the fabric then followed with the clear wax to seal and protect the paint. I imagine that would be found on You Tube. I personally haven't tried it but it looked simple enough. She used it on a wooden chair with fabrick seat and back. The sofa obviously will be more time consuming. Good luck on your endeavor.
MaryEllen
on Nov 15, 2015
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How about those old fashioned plastic couch covers....remember those? Last time I saw those was on Everyone Loves Raymond........yeah I think I would just put a washable sofa cover on it,take it off and throw it in washer when needed.
Bernice H
on Nov 15, 2015
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Thoroughly clean your sofa, and then add three coats of Scoth Guard to the entire sofa. Scotch Guard does make one that is intended for outdoors, which repels moisture as well as dirt. This might be a better option since hubby can't be bothered to change out of dirt soiled clothing. One can paint fabric, but please understand that this makes the fabric stiff feeling. I personally make hubby do the cleaning and applying the Scoth Guard, so maybe he would realize the amount of time, and cost it takes in order to keep the sofa looking nice.
LD
on Nov 15, 2015
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Than you must not have done it correctly. Go to the bog I suggested and she will help you. I promise. Your chair should feel soft as leather. I hope I can help you in some way. Good luck
Pat
on Nov 15, 2015
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I mean not correctly
Pat
on Nov 15, 2015
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Chalk paint and wax will work for 90$ of your dilemma; for the last 10%, keep an old sheet under the couch and tell the old man to use it!
Duv310660
on Nov 15, 2015
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Look into Annie Sloan paint. You can paint it on upholstered furniture. I've seen it and it is awesome paint.
Jennifer Robison St Bonnett
on Nov 15, 2015
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If you want to paint your furniture, I read that the paint florists use on flowers is good and fabric stays soft. Sometimes a sealant is required but it's right there with the flower paint. Cannot speak from personal experience though.
Dragonintheattic
on Nov 16, 2015
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You might use fabric dye in a spray bottle or use a roller. A sofa would be a big project, but I've used it on dining room chair seats. It worked great.
Pat Keadle Gougler
on Nov 19, 2015
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I have painted fabric for floorcloths. Which i primed and painted with latex paint with a poly top coat and then waxed. I bet if you research floorcloths you will get a wealth of information. Chalk paint has a matte finish, which you may prefer a satin finish which would require waxing and buffing. Hope you will post your finished project.
Lee
on Nov 20, 2015
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Yes, you do wax after you paint
Pat
on Nov 21, 2015
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