![]() NOTE: if you are working with raised textured fabric, I recommend applying paint in one direction.Mix 1 part fabric medium to 2 parts chalk paint.Vacuum and remove as much lint, dirt, etc.Tape any areas where you do not want to apply chalk paint on fabric.Step 1 – Prepare the Piece and Set-Up Supplies Before Painting I preferred working with an old sock when applying wax. Wax Brush or Cloth – determine what works best for your fabric.Spray Bottle with Water (I used a recycled bottle with spray nozzle). ![]() Disposable Container to Mix Paint and Fabric Medium.Here’s what you need: Chalk Painting Fabric Supplies Wait until you see how great my antique chair turned out! How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paintīefore beginning, gather all of the supplies needed to paint the fabric. The ladies behind Two Chicks and a Toolbelt perfected the consistency of their chalky furniture paint to spread like butter, achieve great coverage, and quicken the drying time.Īfter working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. About Two Chicks and a Toolbelt Chalky Furniture Paint Much like the other two pieces where I painted the fabric, this is a low traffic piece, so it is perfect for this technique. So I’m going to paint the fabric on this chair too. It is in great shape and has beautiful lines, but needs an update. The chair fabric upholstery has a velvety texture that has yellowed over time. Look at how dingy and stained this piece is! When she passed years ago, I wanted to recover it and use in my bedroom.įast forward in time, I never recovered it.Īnd has been sitting it in my daughter’s room today with an off-white blanket thrown over it. ![]() This antique chair belonged to my grandmother. It’s no loss if it doesn’t work out, because you were planning to recover it anyway.Īnd painting fabric is such an inexpensive way to update a piece. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again if you are considering recovering or deconstructing a piece anyway, why not try to paint fabric first? Two years ago, I painted the fabric on this antique bench and it turned out amazing!Īnd because that bench turned out so well, I painted the fabric on this vintage chair too that I found on Facebook Marketplace for a steal. The upholstery fabric is out of date, dingy, and could use an update. If you are anything like me, I have so many pieces that need to be recovered. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget.Īre you looking to update upholstered furniture on a budget? Learn how to paint fabric upholstery with chalk paint in 10 easy steps. This post was written in collaboration with 2 Chicks and a Toolbelt but all thoughts and opinions are my own. ![]()
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