What type of paint to use on cloth furniture?
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acrylic latex paint
While the fabric is still damp, apply the first coat of paint. One of the keys to keeping the fabric soft is to use diluted paint, and paint multiple coats. I diluted the Sherwin Williams acrylic latex paint in the following ratio: 3 cups of paint to 2 cups of water.
Here are more directions: https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/paint-upholstery-fabric-chair/#:~:text=While%20the%20fabric%20is%20still,to%202%20cups%20of%20water.
Hi Clara,
You can use a fabric paint, latex paint, acrylic, and vinyl if it suits your purpose. You have to read the labels to see what will work best for your project. The paints come in spray and brush on. Here is a good link to help you make your choice:
https://sunlitspaces.com/3-methods-to-painting-fabric-or-upholstery/
Here is a tutorial on how to paint fabric on furniture:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/home-office/furniture/how-to-paint-fabric-44278575
How To Paint Fabric!
here is some info Clara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3STA2PB_pM
Here's a great step by step! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/the-painted-fabric-chairs-3472956
The Painted Fabric Chairs!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/painted-fabric-chair-grey-restore-4070707
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/painting-fabric-with-chalk-paint-1757556
Elegant Gray Painted Fabric Chair
Painting Fabric With Chalk Paint
This may help: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/painted-sofa-27201758
Painted Sofa
Here is how to paint it and keep it soft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwEz633cwQQ
I've seen people use chalk paint, I haven't tried it myself.
Hello. Here are some links that might be helpful personally I have not done this project.
Chalk paint
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/painting-a-couch-with-chalk-paint-8645047
https://www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-couch/
How To Paint Your Old Couch + Paint That Acts Like Faux Leather DIY | Hometalk
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/chairs/how-to-paint-your-old-couch-paint-that-acts-like-faux-leather-43308732?expand_all_questions=1
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-to-paint-fabric-furniture-easily-40441175
https://www.anniesloan.com/techniques/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint
Painting a Couch With Chalk Paint
How To Paint Your Old Couch + Paint That Acts Like Faux Leather!
How to Paint Fabric Furniture Easily
Hello Clara,
Spray surface first with water,(Helps fabric absorb) then use Chalk Paint. When completely dry seal with Clear or antique wax.
Chalk paint with a primer first
Thank you do you wax them after, if so what is the name of the wax?