Thrifty French Chair Makeover (with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!!)

Don't know how to reupholster? No worries you don't need to know how to change up old or thrifty furniture. You can just paint it. Yep....with Chalk Paint®. I've painted just about anything and everything with it (metal, glass and even lampshades). I've even painted fabrics (indoor and outdoor pillows) but this was my first piece of upholstered furniture. And I am super pleased with the results!
French chair painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. For real. And it worked.


$25 chair "before"
I had a little "change of the mind" a bit into the project. No too much of a problem with Chalk Paint...see the blog for the full details on this one.
Cutting new foam for the seat cushion and touched up the wood feet with one of my other favorite products...Minwax PolyShades.


FOR MORE DETAILS, AND TO SEE HOW THIS CHAIR LOOKS NOW (IT'S WHITE!) , CLICK THE LINK TO MY BLOG POST PROVIDED BELOW >>>
Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule
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  • Cheryle Fuller Cheryle Fuller on Feb 02, 2016
    How does the fabric feel? Is it rough or scratchy? I woud think the chalk paint really changes the texture. it looks great, but I'm not sure it would feel great. It does lok amazing though. That was a great chair to begin with. you have a good eye.
  • PupKit PupKit on Mar 10, 2016
    Lovely out come. How do you think it would hold up using the chair on a daily basis for hours? Also, what is the estimated costs? How long did it take you to finish? Again, very clever and very pretty! Thanks for posting.
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  • Kathleen Kathleen on Mar 02, 2015
    Nancy your chair is beautiful. I tried painting a piano bench seat but it was taking so much paint that for the size it was cheaper for me to cover it. I have done a vinyl chair and it was great. Is there anything special you do to your chair before you start? Even usingalit of chalk paint I know it would be cheaper than upholstery.
    • Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule on Feb 03, 2016
      @Kathleen I'm so sorry! I missed this comment somehow. My only tip on that would be to dampen the fabric a bit before and also be sure you have watered down the chalk paint enough. (not too much though)
  • PupKit PupKit on Mar 15, 2016
    I need to cover a vinyl ottoman on wheels. good quality, ugly color vinyl. If you done vinyl, what product should I use Thanks.
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