Painting my two herculon upholstery material sofas?

These two Simmons sons are from the 70's , reupholstered in the late 90's in the beautiful green/ Southwestern material. I don't care for green and honest they belong to spouse ....not my chose of color. I would keep them if I could lose the green shades and update with more modern colors.....any suggestions?

Green Southwestern herculon upholstery...I use these pillow in winter and beige to try and help this color. Both are Simmons hide a beds. This is the 3 cushions

Same couch just double size with 2 cushions. Everything else in the room is done in beige as I don't like the color GREEN......any suggestions?

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Janet Pizaro on Dec 30, 2017

http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2014/05/how-to-paint-upholstery-latex-paint-and.html

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V Smith on Dec 30, 2017

Surefit might have a slipcover you like. Some of their covers have separate cushion covers.

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- Jo Ann Stidman on Dec 30, 2017
  
  I thought about that and have used an awesome one on our sofas at another house.....you would never guess they were slipcovers.....and again spouse bought green couches that are now slate gray.....but on these two sofas I don't want to lose all the trim or nails trims....has to be over a few hundred....
  
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Lsherbach on Dec 30, 2017

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.anniesloan.com/techniques/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint

I'm planning on using this technique to refinish a wingsgc chair in my living roon...

Good luck

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- Hillela G. on Dec 31, 2017
  
  best of luck! Can't wait to see how it comes out!
  
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Cindy Hagemann on Jan 06, 2018

I have done several chairs with chalk paint - you use 50/50 water/paint and a water spray bottle to wet down the piece while painting. It took about 4 -6 coats of watered down paint for this piece.

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- Michael on Jan 06, 2018
  
  This is so nice. It was a pretty chair to start with but didn't say anything. You've made it an eye grabber. It is very elegant looking. It calls for your attention. Did you do cushions first, then frame? Or other way around?
  
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- Cindy Hagemann on Jan 06, 2018
  
  The cushions were not removable on this chair, painted the wood with chalk paint and the cushions.
  
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- Jo Ann Stidman on Jan 06, 2018
  
  Wow that looks great! I have read where some say certain fabrics are paintable and also stated to sand or rub between each painting.
  
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- Cindy Hagemann on Jan 06, 2018
  
  You can lightly sand, if needed in between each coat with fine grit sand paper, I did not do it in between each coat but did a few times and at the end of the painting process and before sealing.
  
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- Jo Ann Stidman on Jan 06, 2018
  
  OK thanks for all the info...looks great! Hard to tell in my hide a bed photos but they are GREEN!!!!! if it wasn't for the green I would be ok with them as they are very nice looking....not comfortable but no one ever sits on them for more than a couple times a year....usually in our sunroom or we sit in the lazyboys.....thanks for your input.
  
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- Joann Gabris on Jan 09, 2018
  
  Cindy,
  Curious how does the material feel after chalk painting them?
  
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- Cindy Hagemann on Jan 09, 2018
  
  No, because you put a wax on it at the end to soften up the material. It is not as soft as the original, by any means though. It feels more like a canvas-type material. I would not want to use it for a chair that I sit in every day, but for occasional use, it is fine.
  
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Dil8540905 on Jan 06, 2018

No

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Rose Broadway on Jan 09, 2018

Simmons furniture is top quality, as I'm sure you know, and, these pieces look VERY good for their age. If they were mine, I would have them reupholstered in a fabric I loved. Let us know what you decide, it would be fun to see pics of your decision.

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- Jo Ann Stidman on Jan 09, 2018
  
  Spouse had them Redone in the 90's for $2000. I think I t would cost me twice that much if I had someone. We live in a remote area , so nothing local. They are very heavy....the spring in them make them heavy and uncomfortable.....I do like the material on them just not the green color.
  Think I will eventually try painting the bottom side of the cushions..see how they turn out. If it is a disaster , I won't be too upset...spouse might.(lol)
  Thanks for your info.
  
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- Rose Broadway on Jan 10, 2018
  
  That's a good Idea, if it's a failure you can keep that side hidden! (maybe spouse shouldn't know about it!) haha
  
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Cristine Schwartzberg on Jan 09, 2018

If the couch is comfortable and the fabric fits tightly, you can paint the cushions with gesso to turn the patterned fabric pale beige. This technique does not work on pieces where the fabric fits loosely. The gesso is like a heavy paint and it will change the feel of the fabric. I have used it several times on inherited furniture.

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- Jo Ann Stidman on Jan 09, 2018
  
  It is a very nice herculo. I think I will try this on the u deride of one of the cushions......see how it goes....I like beige as it goes with everything and this material would look classy in a beige herculo. Thanks for your assistance. Now I need to look up Gesso and see exactly what this is.
  
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