Need some instructions on painting upholstery

San10703527
by San10703527
Have a older velvet small chair that I would like to try painting the only upholstery on the chair is the seat and back the frame is all wood

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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Feb 15, 2018

    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-to-paint-velvet-upholstery-the-easy-way-17816015?expand_all_questions=1

  • Cindy Hagemann Cindy Hagemann on Feb 15, 2018

    I used Waverly brand chalk paint, from Walmart $6 a bottle in the craft department. Spray the fabric down with water using a spray bottle. Then mix ½ water and ½ chalk paint and apply to the wet, clean surface. It will go on thin. Allow to dry completely (overnight might be necessary), put a fan on the chair, if possible. Repeat another thin coat after each one dries. It may take 3-4 coats or more – just be patient. You can lightly sand with fine grit sandpaper in between each dry coat, if it is rough. After the fabric is completely covered with the paint – you apply wax (Waverly brand is fine), rub it in and buff it out. Let it dry and your chair is done!