Does it come off onto clothing? It seems like the fabric is soaking up the paint. Having a little shop is still my dream. #, All you need is a little love! Yes, you dilute the paint about 50% with water for each coat. It makes a difference!#, Reflecting on a recent shoot day Thanks!! Wouldnt it be nice to have a stencil that had your family name on it? There must be some moisture in there. Before beginning, gather all of the supplies needed to paint the fabric. Good luck on your painting adventures. Wonderful work, both chairs look great. Thanks! Ellen, yes. I applied it then buffed it out to even out the finish. Many people do not like the time and effort involved in waxing so they seal their chalk paint with an acrylic-based sealer. I would give it more time to completely dry. The painted fabric is not soft and pliable. as possible before starting. Dana, How much Annie Sloan paint you use to coat one chair? We used Country Grey and dark wax on the legs. Then immediately wipe it off with either a paintbrush or wet rag. Happy decorating to you all! I would like to know how you would wax the fabric if you would have had time for it. So, my goal this year was to transform these chairs to sell at the barn sale. Cost? French stencils- (affiliate link) You can buy similar stencils HERE. Good luck with your projects , Great post on painting chairs. How to get the Perfect Distressed Finish with Chalk Paint. Thanks! If you like this post, please follow me @bricksnblooms on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and TIk Tok. Just a thought from an inexperienced fabric painter since I have read on other blogs the first coat seems to be the most difficult and challenging coat. Absolutely lovely! We buy ours locally from Cest Moi in Brentwood TN. Ive seen someone else who wrote about using ASCP on leather. Best of luck to you on your project . Happy creating!! You just made my week . Thanks so much. (If you hover over the image, the Pinterest button will be in the upper left corner.) If you try it let me know how it goes. Just chalk paint and dark wax or two different colors of chalk paint and then wax? I have two nice club chairs bought at a yard sale for $10 each! Do you dilute the wax with water before applying to the fabric also? U and ur hubs did an amazing job! They are beautiful. Thanks for the comment. Thanks for the comment and good luck on your project! Thx Ive used ASCP in my kitchen/cabinets and love the look. Subscribe to the blog and gain access to information not available to the general public. The reason you want to wet the fabric and dilute your paint with water is so that it kind of becomes the new fabric. Your email address will not be published. You are amazing! I think I will try it. wow, didnt know it would look or perform well. They look amazing! Read my full privacy and disclosure here. Any help would be great! Also what do u think about mixing the chalk paint with the fabric medium to keep the painted fabric softer? And 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. Visit my online shop HERE and get FREE Shipping on orders over $50! Should work fine. THANKS!!!!! However, I dont think it will help your sticky fabric problem. . I really would like to do the chalk paint for several projects. I will try one more time just because Im dying to do this (and cannot sew worth a darn to make slipcovers) but just want some reassurance. I think it would have softened the fabric. We have tons of ASCP around our house and this method worked great for us. Absolutely luv this. Because this fabric has such a heavy texture, I used the Zika 2 round brush to help wipe off the extra glaze in addition to using a damp paper towel. If we had more time, we would have waxed the chair, fabric and all to soften it up a bit. My biggest concern about painting with chalk paint AND then waxing would be that the fabric wont breath. I think they look great and have a project in mind that would require stenciling the back, although I found lots of great info on painting on the fabric, I couldnt find anything to explain painting on a stencil. We just used regular paint brushes. This chair turned out amazing! How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paint. Good luck on your project! Shari. #throw, A closer look at the backsplash from yesterdays. At the time, we had visions of opening a booth at an antique mall and planned on reupholstering them and painting them to sell in the booth. Did you use the same paint on the wood as on the fabric? Youre SURE they arent rough or uncomfortable? I really think this is more for an occasional chair. [], [] not give painting the upholstery a try? So after reading the before and after chair painting on your page I felt like I was ready to start. This was linked to from blogs all [], [] step by step instructions to the process such as this collection from Apartment Therapy, this from Bella Tucker and this from Little House in the Big D. I returned to the Annie Sloan website and bought a sample. Ive done this a few times now and Ive not regretted it once! Thanks. Dana, I love these chairs! Woot! I have a settee I want to try this on. I have probably 10 different Annie Sloan chalk paint colors and use it on everything..,but never fabric. Good luck! Does the Paris Grey resemble Linen (fabric) in color? . love you page and your blog! We will try it next time. The stencil is from http://maisondestencils.com/. #befor, Who else loves this chandelier?! Bringing in natural wood tones always makes your k, A beautiful transition for your Thursday!! I have two chairs that are so ugly and need to be recovered but they are in fine condition otherwise. After working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. Love your chairs! Ann, thanks so much for the comment and for pinning. Thanks for the comment! I only have 3000 followers though. Other tutorials used fabric medium. Can give your supplier of French stencils away ? The paint creates a durable protective barrier. It turned out great. I applied two coats. I have never chalk painted anything. Vacuum and remove as much lint, dirt, etc. If you like this post, please share and pin it on Pinterest. Thank you so much! I preferred working with an old sock when applying wax. xo, Thank you Rachita! and once you have painted the fabric, will it stay if ever it gets wet or if someone seats on it and for the heat he/she has sweted a bit, is not possible that the paint will get off and stain his/her s sweted cloths? It dries completely , These are gorgeous! No, we didnt seal it. A friend of mine has a HUGE consignment sale at her barn each year. Sectional is 10 yrs old and Im tired of the pattern. I have a couple of chairs that I just might try this on. I dont want that to happen again. Thanks so much for your comment. That is why it is so easy to distress (another word for rub off) and that is why she recommends that you seal it with her wax. For a chair that is just for looks, painting soundsl ike a good solution. Might be a good start especially on dark, bold and/or stained fabric. Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned on how to paint fabric with the Annie Sloan paint. Smiles from My Slice of Provence, Charlotte. It is kind of stiff. (I eyeballed it.). or did you use the paint without watering it down? I love it. I didnt use fabric medium because I have read blogs that say it doesnt really soften the paint once it is dry and that would be the only reason to use it. To me it looks like a subtle and pricey tone on tone fabric, chosen by impossible chance to match the painted wood on the chair perfectly. Would like to know what you all think about this. If you want to learn more about painting upholstery, CLICK HERE for some FAQ. It bonds with the fabric and doesnt sit on top of the fabric as a coating that is hard and stiff. This week calle, From dark to light! on all orders over $50. xoxo. Required fields are marked *. Check out Betsy Speerts Blog for how to re-upholster. However, if you are going to use a chair, re-upholstery or slip covers are a much better way to go. What colors did you use? This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing how to paint the fabric. Good luck . Best of luck to you. So glad you liked it! No code needed at checkout! As a rule of thumb, it is always best to begin any project with the back, inside or a place you dont regularly see. *Stencils- (affiliate link) FRENCH STENCIL, *Chalk Paint- There are so many great chalk paints out there now. It is very heavy fabric but I am at a loss. Thank you so much Michelle! This is perfect for a piece that is only used occasionally. Good luck. How do you paint in the crease where the seat and the back meet? Well, on-line fabric stores sell upholstery weight, real linen fabric for less than $10 per yard. Dana, I just recently started painting two medium size all fabric chairs with the chalk paint in French linen. (Posts on stacyling.com may contain affiliate links. Do you have any suggestions??? I know several people that have used this method and there hasnt been any flaking or wear. It sure can. I just saw your post featured on Hometalk. Its a golden yellow now. I can always slipcover them if it doesnt work. So on the other chair I used undiluted paint because I was told by another retailer that you did not have to dilute it. I have been so tempted to try this! Apply wax with a wax brush or cloth. What are your thoughts on mixing the Chalk paint with fabric medium in addition to the water to keep the fabric softer, also were you thinking of using the clear Annie Sloan wax? Depending on the look you want, wipe off as much or as little as you want. Spray the fabric lightly with water in the area that you are working on. I have an ottoman that Im inspired to paint now! . Do you mix the chalk paint w water on each coat of paint? How did you achieve this look. Heres a stunning chair makeoverthat youll want to check outusing Annie Sloan Chalk [], [] Her wonderful tutorial is available HERE!! | Pebbledashed Pad, How to Paint Fabric Furniture | The Budget Decorator, Chalk Paint Tips from the Pros - everything you ever wanted to know. They are chairs we sit in all the time, will the paint hold up wear out? It may take several coats, but you will have a softer fabric in the end. The finished chairs felt kind of like leather. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Really, what an amazing difference!! Sharing your work over at my place on Friday! . 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. Also, is there a best way to clean the fabric before you begin painting? Submitted the story to Armchair Exchange for more shares! Bev. I have thought about doing this, but wasnt sure. I love the stripe and the other stencil. Both look fantastic. Thanks for the comment. It is not covering either! xo. Just get your brush in there the best you can. It was one coat. We did use tape for the lines. Thanks so much! , A touch of red, white, and blue for your holiday w, Switching it up today with a few after videos!! This would be a great alternative to all that sewing and making the slipcover pattern. Good luck. Heres what you need: If you are working with a velvety or textured fabric, you may want to lightly sand the piece down using a fine grit sandpaper (220 or 320) to smooth out the roughness before top coating with wax. I originally had plans to reupholster the sectional but cost was rather high. I am adding it to my chairs page http://www.hypheninteriors.com/chairs, Kristy, thanks a million for both the inspiration for this project AND for adding our project to your blog. Ive created the below-custom pin for this post. Dana Can we be in touch about the particulars? I think French Linen is the closest color to linen. Nashville TN Cabinet Painting| Kitchen Remodeling| Kitchen Design| Call 615-628-7373 All content Copyrighted by Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes 2020, By Dana Tucker | Bella Tucker | [emailprotected] | Real Estate Websites, Bella Tucker featured on Apartment Therapy. I am fascinated with the process. Allow 24 hours for the fabric to fully dry before top coating with wax. I dont think you will have any trouble with dirt or oils. I have a sun faded upholstered chair I want to just freshen it up to its original color will the paint rub off on your clothing after it drys? Good luck . I will be trying this soon. We would have applied the wax with our wax brush and rubbed it into the fabric really, really, well. Thanks for the great tutorial! Again, start with the back of the piece or in a spot you wont regularly see so you see how it goes on the piece. Who else has an unused desk area in their kitchen? Glad you liked the chairs . I recommend using a light touch until you know how much you want to antique the piece. The fabric is very stiff and I had ordered the dark wax but I am about to order the clear and I am nearly out of paint! I hope you get big bucks for these. Its something I really wanted to try. When she passed years ago, I wanted to recover it and use in my bedroom. Because of the pleats the amount of fabric, and the cushions are removable it turned out to be a little more labor intensive than I thought but nevertheless I got two coats on one chair and it is NOT covering the color well at all. Most of the chairs are kinda a dirty cream color but it has an intermittent stripe pattern with burgundy, dark green and blue stripes. Good luck! Learn how to paint fabric upholstery with chalk paint in 10 easy steps. We used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite. I am using the upholstery painting technique for the first time on a free piece Of furniture (chair) I am using to stage a home for sale. Then he took a mixture of about 50% Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey and 50% water and painted it on the chair. If you do not want to apply an aged glaze to antique the fabric, then skip to the waxing steps below. Each day for 30 days, I'll pop into your inbox with a thrifty before and after! Its no loss if it doesnt work out, because you were planning to recover it anyway. Thanks Personally, I take the easy way and just add colorant to the paint I would normally use as a primer. , How much would a project like this cost? Get dirty? Thanks! Shari, I would make sure they are completely dry and then add a small amount of clear wax and let that completely dry. Kitchen Design-Cabinet Refinishing-Nashville TN, We bought a couple of antique chairs a couple of years ago at auction when a local antiques dealer went out of business. Could it be called somehow differently from country to country? No, the paint wont rub off. I disagree that the lovely little chair with the pattern showing through needs another coat of paint. The acrylic creates a matrix which hold the chalk together. The chair on the left definitely should have had another coat of paint. Who else is ready to be rela, Design is a process the outcome is always worth, 3D model making is part of the process too!! Another name is ACRYLIC paint. It is very durable and I would think that spills would wipe right up because it creates a protective barrier. Your email address will not be published. Im trying this on some of my moms chairs~ do I wax the fabric? Please email me at [emailprotected] if you would like an estimate. What are your thoughts on this? Lisa, one of our chairs had the textural fabric and it did not coat well. I like how yours turned out. . And painting fabric is such an inexpensive way to update a piece. Good luck. It is in great shape and has beautiful lines, but needs an update. Good luck to you!! [] 2. But, he finally relented and got right down to work on the chairs. Thanks so much for the tutorial and info! [], [] Bella Tucker, they show us another project using chalk paint on chairs, but this time they use a stencil as well to give it a twist. So excited to be joining the #seasonalsimplicity s, I found two dough bowls at a yard sale for only a, I gave this $12 cutie pie cabinet a much lighter f, A little subtle potty humorIve got your next, I am still amazed at how a simple paint job can to, I sure do have a thing for ugly ducklings! Rebekah, thanks for the comment. Thank you! #monday, The weekend already?! Each fabric fiber picks up the paint differently so you want to make sure your color is consistent. Re-upholstery is not difficult, especially for small chairs like these. One of my favorites. It looks SO much better now. Good luck on your project. Any thoughts? . Does anyone have any experience with this or any thoughts? You can always add more glaze. Was it more than 1 quart? . Yes, we used Annie Sloan Graphite paint on the stencil. This is the final result. Glad you liked them. Or join my Facebook Group. We applied the stencil in full strength Chalk Paint. Can you give any details on the process you used on the wood? It takes about 1.5 yards for the chair on the left and 2 yards for the chair on the right. Thanks. Wow, So nice idea for paint.Beautiful chair. Hi, thanks for your great post. No, we didnt use any fabric medium, just watered down ASCP. . I have piping on a chair. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget. Good luck with your project! You wou, You gotta swipe to see all the pretty on the outsi, The before state of this makeover is quite unbelie, Follow @confessionsofaserialdiyer on Instagram. Here is where I bought the stencils http://www.maisondestencils.com/ Good luck with your ASCP projects. I think theyre both gorgeous! So I applied an aged glaze to the fabric. . And what about if something spills on it? Wax Brush or Cloth determine what works best for your fabric. Nancy (affiliate link) THIS IS A GOOD OPTION, *Paint Brush- (affiliate link) WE LIKE THESE BRUSHES, Filed Under: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Decorative Painting, DIY, Faux Finishing, Painted Furniture, Stencils, By Dana Tucker | [emailprotected] | Google, Thanks for sharing and for mentioning my tutorial. I love this idea. I just pinned this! Ill contact you . This post was written in collaboration with 2 Chicks and a Toolbelt but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Click HERE for full disclosure.). I think we used about 1/4 of a quart of paint. Confessions of a Serial DIYer is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. That looks awesome!! Brooks got a spray bottle full of water and misted the chairs really well wetting the fabric. We have someth, Who wants to see a progress reel!? Thank you SO much! Hope that makes sense Thanks for the comment. Did you have to seal the paint in the fabric with anything? What do you have more time or more money? You can reach me at mary {at} suitepieces {dot} com. Orders under $50 always enjoy $8 flat rate shipping! I have a sofa at my cottage that I was going to buy or make a slipcover for as I would like it to be white or off white. Mix 1 part fabric medium to 2 parts chalk paint. Is this an undertaking I should consider or not. To Etain in Africa Chalk and plaster are both made from Calcium carbonate which is water soluable. Would like to know what the cost is to do this project, for a person who doesnt have access to wholesale, contractor pricing on supplies? Maybe someday, but not now. We didnt water it down. I cant afford to have them recovered and that painting is a possibility it so exciting. . MaryLee, thanks for the comment. From my experience, the Annie Sloan finish is VERY chalky. Id appreciate any advice you are able to share. Hi. Love the after! Good luck!!! We also used Annie Sloan Paris Grey on the wood of the chair. Nice job! Thanks! Can chalk paint be used on the piping as well? Love the lookI may have to start auction hunting again, just to try this ! Good luck. Thank you!
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