Painting a fabric chair?
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Karyle
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Can I use water down laytex paint? Do I need chalk paint? How to seal paint. All this on a fabric chair.
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Hi Karyle, yes you can water down nearly any type of paint to use to paint on fabric. There are many youtube videos available showing various techniques. Some people advise spraying the upholstery first, as well as thinning the paint. Here's one video to inspire you. Some people recommend sanding tthe paint between coats to maintain softness, others recommend using a wax after the painting is completed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwEz633cwQQ
Karyle: maybe this will help
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dokptJLSu3c
Here's another video that may help you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8XqKcEWp-w
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-to-paint-a-fabric-chair-upholstered-furniture-painting-tutorial-9285725
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-to-paint-chair-upholstery-fabric-44294585
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There is special paint now for fabrics check with Lowe’s or Home depot
There are so many cool painted chair projects here that can help you:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20fabric%20chair
You can use fabric paint BUT you can also use acrylic paint combined with fabric medium. It works great
Check that pin https://www.pinterest.com/pin/299137600253085584/
Hi Karyle. I recommend using a mix of 3 cups of paint and 2 cups of water. The secret to keeping the fabric soft is to use diluted paint and paint multiple coats. Good luck Karyle. Stay well.
Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK0n4XGiH-E
Hi Karlyle, hope this video helps you out, it keeps the fabric soft as well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwEz633cwQQ
Hello Karyle,
Use Chalk Paint, more than one coat. When happy, and chair is totally dry, use either Clear or Antique Wax to seal it. Best wishes.