Could you give directions for painting an upholstered easy chair?
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Any fabric paint should come with application directions. Follow them exactly for best results.
Hi Anna, here's a short video explaining how to paint upholstered furniture. There are lots of videos on youtube with varying tips. Watch a few more and you'll know if you want to try it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8XqKcEWp-w
Here is a helpful post on it: https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/paint-upholstery-fabric-chair/
Most people use watered down chalk paint and sand between coats.