Easy DIY Ombre Chair

Emme
by Emme
6 Materials
$25
5 Minutes
Easy
Hi Lovelies,
Welcome to my post about how I transformed a hideous old chair, into a spectacular new accent piece with just two cans of spray paint. Seriously guys, this is the easiest DIY project EVER!
So, I came into an this seemingly ugly old chair because a neighbor simply lacked creativity and vision. Her chair was a little battered and scuffed, and the awful black paint it was coated in was wearing off. She abandoned it as trash and of course being the DIY-obsessed-borderline-hoarder that I am, I scolded her for being wasteful, took one good look at the chair in all it’s potential glory and decided right then and there that it was coming home with me!

I had a easy project in mind. As I’m quite a lazy DIYer: I would simply give my new chair new life with a little spray paint. I would make it more vibrant and exciting to look at by painting it in bright blues and overlapping the two colors to create an ombre effect. Click the video above to see how I did it or simply read the following quick instructions. 
This what my chair looked like before.
I started by completely taping off the parts of the chair that I did not want painted ( in this case: the legs).
Building up coverage going back and forth
I then moved my project into the crisp night air to ensure proper ventilation for the spray paint process (because day time DIY paint projects are virtually impossible when you have small children). I laid out my canvas dropcloth and sat my chair on it, put on my mask and gloves (seriously I wouldn’t skip this step), and began to spray paint my chair. I made sure to shake the cans profusely for the recommended amount of time before actually spraying it on the chair. This step is extremely important in making sure that you get even coverage without any paint drips. I started  with Satin Aqua from the top-- from about 8 inches away-- using a swift back and forth motion.
Rustoleum 2x Ultra Cover Paint + Primer Satin Aqua
Building Coverage with Rustoleum Satin Aqua
This is what my chair looked like after more coverage. At this stage, it was time for my next color.
I then I transitioned to Satin Lagoon about half way down the chair, and with the same back and forth motion, I slightly overlapped the Satin Aqua to create the ombre effect and continued evenly distributing color until I got to the end of the chair.
Rustoleum 2x Ultra Cover Paint + Primer Satin
Adding the finishing touches.
Finished project
I waited for the paint to dry, then I took of the masking tape and my chair was complete! You guys…I know I performed the task myself, but I literally could not believe the transformation that occurred from using just a little paint. My new chair was so vibrant and inviting.
My daughter sitting pretty for a b-day pic
It immediately became a family favorite. icon
Here is a side by side comparison of the amazing transformation.



I really hope you enjoyed this post  and it inspires you to go and create something extraordinary using this simple technique. If you like it and would like to see more from me click this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyRo3xNUiL0vgtg5WW23lGQ to subscribe to my youtube channel where I make DIY, fashion, beauty and lifestyle videos. You may also follow my beauty page @DoLLface_EMME and my fashion and lifestyle page @emme_elliott on Instagram. Till we meet again…


Emme  
Suggested materials:
  • Heavy duty plastic gloves   (http://amzn.to/2tvqTSR)
  • Masking tape   (http://amzn.to/2ut8tzp)
  • Face Mask Respirator   (http://amzn.to/2svYyHP)
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  • Mary Mary on Jul 16, 2017

    How did you avoid overspray getting onto the top when you were doing the seat of the chair? It's BEAUTIFUL! I'd love to try it on something, but not sure I could avoid a spattered mess

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  • Karen Merritt3 Karen Merritt3 on Jul 15, 2017

    Both the chair and baby are beautiful. I have use the Rustoleum satin Aqua spray paint so many times. Love that shade.

  • Angie Angie on Jul 18, 2017

    Good on you , Spray paint is wonderful stuff for quick one off jobs.

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