We have this beautiful antique bench in our front entry way that was passed down to us from my husband's family. It was not very pretty when we received it so we had it recovered about five years ago to coordinate with our cranberry, sage and gold decor. Since I refreshed the entire first floor with a lighter coat of paint, the bench does not work in the space anymore.
For a really quick fix, I tried using different throw pillows and blankets but nothing really hid or diminished the pattern on this bench.
I contemplated having the bench recovered again. However, that would require spending a lot of money on something I just did a few years ago.
I also considered deconstructing the piece but that would entail a lot of time and effort. Since I wanted to make a quick fix to this bench, deconstructing it was my second choice.
So I decided to paint the upholstery fabric.
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I would suggest trying a layer of rubber cement, applied thickly in perhaps a thin opening between 2 pieces of tape, pulled off before the glue is dry, to form a waterproof barrier to the paint that can be rubbed off when the paint is dry. Try it on a piece of scrap fabric first.
Could you expand on the Minwax Finishing Polish....I only see it in natural and dark. That looks like it would give a brownish wood tone to the finished piece. Or does the natural dry clear?
Can you use it as a chair to sit in or is the paint going to crack?
and cleans up beautifully