How to paint antique chairs?

What a great story! There are lots of fabric paints out on the market. Pick up a couple different brands to test, I would turn the chair over and test there first. Then whichever one is easiest for you to use and has the best coverage, give it a go.

Another option would be to reupholster it yourself. If you go this route, remove the pieces carefully to be used as a pattern for new fabric.

Or, if budget is not a concern, take to a reputable reupholstery service to do for you. Not cheap, so don't get sticker shock when they quote the price.

Well Carmen here are three tutorials that say you CAN do it.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/chairs/if-you-think-painting-fabric-furniture-is-easy-you-are-right-39219683

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/painting-fabric-upholstery-with-annie-sloan-chalk-paint-1298654

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/paint-the-fabric-on-that-old-chair-yes-it-can-be-done-painting-fabric-is-163165

HI Carmen, What a sweet man and am sure you want to do these chairs justice. The pattern may still be visible if painting and the texture will not feel the same and you usually have to go with a darker color. Red might work.

If you try painting watch several videos to determine what sounds best. I purchased some fabric medium to try this but haven't found the chair I want to do yet.

heres another great tutorial

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/chalk-paint-furniture-fabric-settee-antique-makeover-4593426

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