Painting Fabric in 7 Easy Steps!
How to Paint fabric using Chalk-Acrylic Paint, no fabric medium required. I've done several posts on painting fabric and every time I do it, I love it even more. This beautiful rocker looked great as is, but the fabric didn't match anything in my home.
Colors used: Painted the base with Americano and the fabric with Great Greige. I used Matte VAX to seal it. It might even get a stencil someday :)
Supplies:
- Shabby Paints Chalk-Acrylic Paint
- Water
- Mister
- Paint Brush
- Sand Paper ( I use fine or med grit)
- Painters Tape
- Shabby Paints VAX (Matte or Satin)
- VAX Applicator Sponge
Painting Fabric in 7 Easy Steps!
Got a great piece of furniture with fabric that just doesn't match your style? Paint it!
Step 1 Paint the frame.
Step 2 tape to protect your frame.
Step 3 Dilute your paint with water. I used a 60/40 Paint/water mixture. Use more water for thicker fabric.
Step 4 Once dry, mist and lightly sand.
Step 5 Paint with full strength paint.
Step 6 Once dry, mist and lightly sand.
Step 7 Apply a coat of Matte or Satin VAX with an applicator sponge.
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What great idea ! Years ago I used regular Ext paint on cloth patio chairs it was firmer but not crunch. ! Chalk paint and sanding great Idea .
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No too tell you the truth I didn't even think of a scotch guard ! I just didn't like the design for here in Arizona, so I had some burnt rust colored paint and decided to use it. It was way before I had all the chalk paints and wax to seal it . It was always under my back patio covered . grant you over time the heat work on deteriorates it. well nothing ventured nothing gained . Thanks for your reply as you see I don't check my email everyday. thanks again.
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My favorite fabric is red and cream toile so I’d never paint it but there are other fabrics I’ve painted before. Works out fine!
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I've asked this question before, but never got an answer. Can you paint over leather? I have a pale yellow, leather sofa that has faded in the seat, and a foot stool to match.