How to Paint a Fabric Sofa!

by Medina at Grillo Designs

Easy

So I decided to take the plunge and paint my cream IKEA fabric sofa! Why you ask?Well firstly, because I will always choose frugal over anything else when it comes to re-decorating (re- upholstering is expensive and maybe just a little too time consuming). And secondly, because I've come to the realization that anything of a light light cream is a huge no no when you have a toddler who likes to eat food just about anywhere!

How to:

I sprayed sofa to dampen it!

- paint three coats with valspar wall paint

- use masking tape to make a geometric pattern

- seal with clear wax to soften.

And voila!

To see this tutorial in further detail please visit my blog at link below!

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Kat Hannold on Dec 27, 2015
Im curious what kind of texture does the fabric have? Is it similar to fake leather or is it actually much softer?

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Colimbia1 on Dec 27, 2015
Marvelous jog! Is there any kind(s) of fabric that is the best to paint?

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Kris on Dec 28, 2015
It looks great! I have painted chairs twice but they always ended feeling so stiff. Are you saying the wax is what makes it feel soft? What kind of wax did u use? How does it not sticky or get on people clothes when they sit on it?

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Lissa Taylor on Dec 29, 2015
So stinking cute! Better than the original version!

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Sandy Hartnett on Jan 02, 2016
Design really sets it off! Hugs

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