Asked on Apr 21, 2020
How can I dye or paint my bungee chair?
Basicsally I have had this bungee chair forever, but I am redoing my room and don't exactly want to get rid of it, but I don't like the color anymore. What are some ideas on how to paint or dye it? What should I use? Thanks!
This is an example of the kind of chair it is.
There are fabric sprays you can use for painting it
Hi Kaylalala. I like the idea of using stencils. Since the chair is in your bedroom, I suggest using soft pastel colors. Good luck Kaylalala. Stay well and healthy.
Hi this is Peggy. I found a question similar to yours answered by our great tem of hometalkers. I hope this helps you. Stay well. I agree, paint will just crack and peel off a stretchy cord like bungee cords..... I would use Rit Dye in the spray bottle technique.... no need to take cords off..... https://www.ritdye.com/techniques/tie-dye/squirt-bottle-technique/ they have a new formula for synthetics called Dye More
Hi! These are great suggestions, but, just to be different, how about something like this?
https://pin.it/7wL4kye
You could always use spray paint.
Hi there,
You could make tie on pillows/cushions!
Use a fabric spray paint. Do you know what kind of fabric it is? They even have outdoor fabric spray paints for a heavy duty use. Here is a good brand to use :
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Color+fabric+spray+paint&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
This spray paint is very good, I even used it on faux leather. Check out my post:
https://karupp-did.net/a-boot-makeover-shop-your-attic/
Sounds like a fun project. Good luck!
Did you try fabric dye. Take outside and test an area underneath the seat. Paint will not adhere well since the bungee material must stretch. If it is a poly blend the dye won't take well but worth a try. Mix a batch of Rit dye and try to paint on a small spot under the seat to see it it works.
Dye should work. Paint will crack.
Hi Kaylalala: To use the fabric medium, you simply mix 1 part fabric medium with 2 parts acrylic paint. The fabric medium is a liquid that mixes easily with the paint and thins it out a bit. It does not dilute the color of the paint as far as I could tell. Wash and dry your fabric prior to painting if possible, then paint away. Don't forget the fabric medium! A lot of people forget it and are sorry :( Also, don't put on too thick of a coat as it won't dry correctly and will be - well, ugly :) Good luck