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Instead of Re-Upholstering Ugly Old Fabric, Try Painting It Instead!
by
Courtney @ All Things New Again
(IC: blogger)
$10
2 Hours
Easy
I really liked the shape and the curly-cue legs on this little bench, but I did not like the fabric. I couldn't decide if those were tiger stripes or zebras, but either way ... they had to go!
Usually, I would have to take the bench apart and reupholster the seat with new fabric, but I decided to try something new with this project. I decided to paint the fabric instead.
Usually, I would have to take the bench apart and reupholster the seat with new fabric, but I decided to try something new with this project. I decided to paint the fabric instead.
I used American Paint Company all-natural clay chalk and mineral paint. The color is a pretty blue called Backyard Pond---perfect to cover up those wild animal stripes.
(I'm sorry ... I don't know why this photo is upside down. I keep trying to flip it, but it refuses!)
It took about 5 or 6 thin coats of watered-down paint to completely cover the bold stripes. Let each coat dry completely before adding the next one. You can see the stripes disappearing with each new layer of paint.
In the end, the paint covered the stripes completely. I also painted the metal legs with blue Backyard Pond, then came back and dry brushed white over it for a weathered look. I waxed the entire bench---legs and seat---with American Paint Company Clear Wax.
But for me, the true test was ... How Does It FEEL?
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Published April 23rd, 2015 11:54 AM
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Marj MRC Creations on Apr 23, 2015I love this! I love the blue you chose and that you softened the metallic parts with a white. I have a small foot stool that I was planning on removing the fabric and upholstery, but maybe I can do this instead. It has a faint smell of tobacco. I wonder if painting it will get rid of that smell. I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try! Thank you for the inspiration. :)
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