The paint is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint you can do a google search for a retailer near you. For a chair that is just for looks, painting soundsl ike a good solution. Personally, I take the easy way and just add colorant to the paint I would normally use as a primer. We used Country Grey and dark wax on the legs. This look is timeless! Based on that, have you ever tried using zinsser on the first coat, then whatever top coat of choice? I think I will try it. Thank you for the great tutorial. You may have answered this and sorry I missed it if you did, but I am just curious if the paint will flake after some wear and tear. Isnt it amazing how paint can fix that fabric? Wow, So nice idea for paint.Beautiful chair. Good luck!

Can we be in touch about the particulars? Hi Dana! What colors did you use?

I have two chairs very similarwith ugly upholsteryI cant wait to try this. Thanks Anne! . What do you think the wax would do to improve the final product?

Ive done this a few times now and Ive not regretted it once! I preferred working with an old sock when applying wax. . We applied the stencil in full strength Chalk Paint. The ASCP can hold oils, will this be an issueas it is for fabric? Also what do u think about mixing the chalk paint with the fabric medium to keep the painted fabric softer? Can chalk paint be used on the piping as well? I dont think you will have any trouble with dirt or oils. Ive created the below-custom pin for this post. Required fields are marked *. Thanks for the comment and good luck on your project! Thanks so much for the comment. Still, its made me a bit nervous trying it again. (I know hideous). Refreshing Cucumber Sandwich with Cream Cheese, How to Grow Cucumbers in the Vegetable Garden, 27 Soothing Water Feature Ideas for the Yard, Disposable Container to Mix Paint and Fabric Medium, Spray Bottle with Water (I used a recycled bottle with spray nozzle). I have thought about doing this, but wasnt sure. The paint goes a long way. Much like the other two pieces where I painted the fabric, this is a low traffic piece, so it is perfect for this technique. Thanks for sharing!! I knew you can do that with fabric paint, but I had also heard Dana of Bella Tucker Finishes say that she had painted chair fabric with chalk paint. I cant afford to have them recovered and that painting is a possibility it so exciting. squishy squishies .How about the paint? What are your thoughts on this? I have a couple of chairs that I just might try this on. It is very durable and I would think that spills would wipe right up because it creates a protective barrier. The paint will glide on and soak into the fabric better if it is damp. Orders under $50 always enjoy $8 flat rate shipping! Wouldnt it be nice to have a stencil that had your family name on it? 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. From my experience, the Annie Sloan finish is VERY chalky. Thanks!! It may take several coats, but you will have a softer fabric in the end. This is the final result. Hi, thanks for your great post. Thanks! Wait until you see how great my antique chair turned out! 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. To apply aged glaze, dampen a paper towel, dip in the glaze, and dab onto a section of the piece. Fingers crossed mine turn as as nice as yours. Different fabrics may work differently so see what rhythm works for you. Play around with how to apply the wax. I dont want it to come off on clothing Thanks in advance! Or join my Facebook Group. Hi Dana, Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Then Brooks stenciled a French design on the front of each chair. Im experienced with tables and bureaus. Is this an undertaking I should consider or not. A friend of mine has a HUGE consignment sale at her barn each year.

Id appreciate any advice you are able to share. Dont know if Annies product contains any acrylics. Good luck . Techn, In love with this dramatic slab backsplash! 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. I have never chalk painted anything. The time and effort to do so is probably no more than the time and effort to paint them.

How did you get it not to run down the chair? Its a beautiful piece and I love that it was your Grandmothers. I have an ottoman that Im inspired to paint now! I think it would have softened the fabric. **As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Re-upholstery is not difficult, especially for small chairs like these. It makes a difference!#, Reflecting on a recent shoot day XOXO. Happy creating!! It turned out great. Woot! My biggest concern about painting with chalk paint AND then waxing would be that the fabric wont breath. Very cool! The choice is up to you. I dont see that you did. (If you hover over the image, the Pinterest button will be in the upper left corner.) Thanks.

Thanks for the comment. Thank you SO much! After it dries completely you can apply clear wax to soften it up. dresser silver glam hollywood contemporary inspired paint rustoleum taylor thunk addition perhaps combination spray 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. Thats not even a happy accident, thats a price boost! Mix 1 part fabric medium to 2 parts chalk paint. Were creating a post about fabric painting on our blog over at Suite Pieces (Long Island and NYC stockists for Annie Sloan), and would love to feature the chair with the French ticking stripe as one of our favorites from around the blogosphere! Your email address will not be published. I applied two coats. Good luck on your project. Thanks!! Ellen, yes. Your email address will not be published.

Any thoughts? Thanks. The chair on the left appears faded in appearance. And what about if something spills on it? Did you really think someone who sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for a living would help you find a way to make your own product? I think they should wear very nicely since the fabric is now protected by three coats of paint. Glad you liked the chairs . So, I researched and thought the chalk paint would be my best bet. It is in great shape and has beautiful lines, but needs an update.

Thanks for the great tutorial! #throw, A closer look at the backsplash from yesterdays. 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! If you are anything like me, I have so many pieces that need to be recovered. Thanks! Nicola, we use Annie Sloan clear wax. It sure can. No code needed at checkout! . I would give it more time to completely dry. Yes, you dilute the paint about 50% with water for each coat. This provides ample room to tweak the process or fix mistakes before getting into a rhythm. If you want to learn more about painting upholstery, CLICK HERE for some FAQ. Thank you!! We have tons of ASCP around our house and this method worked great for us. One of my favorites. Ill contact you . . Maybe someday, but not now. Shari, I would make sure they are completely dry and then add a small amount of clear wax and let that completely dry. I love this idea better and cant wait to try it. You are welcome! One of the chairs could have used an additional coat of paint, but we just ran out of time to get them ready for the sale. I really dont know about the fabric medium. Then he took a mixture of about 50% Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey and 50% water and painted it on the chair. I disagree that the lovely little chair with the pattern showing through needs another coat of paint. They are chairs we sit in all the time, will the paint hold up wear out? I applied it then buffed it out to even out the finish. Love your chairs! Great job! Did you tape off when you painted the chairs or just went for it. The two chairs shown, especially the one on the left, are VERY easy to recover yourself. To Etain in Africa Chalk and plaster are both made from Calcium carbonate which is water soluable. They look fantastic but they feel a little sticky (theyre dry I ironed them to set the fabric medium, and that was over a week ago). Smiles from My Slice of Provence, Charlotte. Dana, I just recently started painting two medium size all fabric chairs with the chalk paint in French linen. Allow the painted fabric to dry for at least 24 hours before top coating with clear wax. I had read several posts from bloggers on painting fabric. 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. We just used regular paint brushes. Spray the fabric lightly with water in the area that you are working on. Its a golden yellow now. The chair fabric upholstery has a velvety texture that has yellowed over time. Dana wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com. Since the cushions were not completely dry, we didnt want the wax to trap the moisture in the chair. The upholstery fabric is out of date, dingy, and could use an update.

The ones I did felt like sleeping sheets made of new unwashed burlap awful! . . How did you achieve this look. Click HERE for full disclosure.). I think we used about 1/4 of a quart of paint. Brooks got a spray bottle full of water and misted the chairs really well wetting the fabric.

Visit my online shop HERE and get FREE Shipping on orders over $50! Ive seen someone else who wrote about using ASCP on leather. Many people do not like the time and effort involved in waxing so they seal their chalk paint with an acrylic-based sealer. We also used Annie Sloan Paris Grey on the wood of the chair. Thank you so much for sharing how to paint the fabric. The chairs have a pretty thick fabric with a pattern. The chair on the left definitely should have had another coat of paint. I just last week ruined a perfectly good chair by trying to paint it not with chalk paint though and in fairness, I skimped on the instructions so I take full blame. love the stencils I would be so afraid they would bleed outside the lines do you have a special trick to prevent that from happening? Most orders ship same or next business day! Read my full privacy and disclosure here. Would u use the Annie Sloan clear wax? I have piping on a chair. I am a real estate professional and am up scaling a few pieces for staging empty homeslamps, chairs, bureaus, etc. Hi!

So glad you liked it! So Im going to paint the fabric on this chair too. I have been so tempted to try this!

I dont want to spend too much money on painting my chair, Haley this is definitely a DIY project. I think this is a beautiful way to transform ugly fabric when you dont have a budget for re-upholstery.

It bonds with the fabric and doesnt sit on top of the fabric as a coating that is hard and stiff. I think using a primer as the first coat is another great idea if its in the same color family as your final coat. It is kind of stiff. Thank you so much for sharing what you have learned on how to paint fabric with the Annie Sloan paint. Good luck. The stencil is from http://maisondestencils.com/. So, my goal this year was to transform these chairs to sell at the barn sale. Good luck with your projects , Great post on painting chairs.

Thanks for the comment and thanks so much for sharing!! Thanks I love it.

document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Really, what an amazing difference!! xo. I believe the fabric is a poly cotton blend with a weave kind of texture, slightly raised. If we had more time, we would have waxed the chair, fabric and all to soften it up a bit. The paint creates a durable protective barrier. The painted fabric is not soft and pliable. I hope you get big bucks for these.

This week calle, From dark to light! Then immediately wipe it off with either a paintbrush or wet rag. I really think this is more for an occasional chair.

How to get the Perfect Distressed Finish with Chalk Paint.

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. where can I purchase stencils?. Can you give any details on the process you used on the wood?

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?

Depending on the look you want, wipe off as much or as little as you want. If you like this post, please follow me @bricksnblooms on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and TIk Tok. Did you use the Annie Sloan brushes for painting the fabric, or a roller, or just a regular brush. Id love to be included. I just saw your post featured on Hometalk. Dana, How much Annie Sloan paint you use to coat one chair? Allow 24 hours for the fabric to fully dry before top coating with wax. 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! Other tutorials used fabric medium.

#monday, The weekend already?! Thanks! Sharing your work over at my place on Friday! Its no loss if it doesnt work out, because you were planning to recover it anyway. I was just wondering, if used on a sofa (yes big project I know) would the paint not crack from being sat on? [emailprotected] Interior Frugalista says. He then distressed and glazed the arms and legs on the chairs. Im fairly new to A.S. paints and just finished my first project with awesome results ! , How much would a project like this cost? Having a little shop is still my dream. love you page and your blog! Good luck . Absolutely lovely! How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paint. You just made my week . Best of luck to you. Ive said it before and Ill say it again if you are considering recovering or deconstructing a piece anyway, why not try to paint fabric first? I love this idea. Can you believe what [], [] you know you can use chalk paint on fabric and Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes did just [], Your email address will not be published. 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. Before beginning, gather all of the supplies needed to paint the fabric. Paint fabric and allow it to fully dry in between coats. If you like this post, please share and pin it on Pinterest. 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? Shari, Dana, If you do not want to apply an aged glaze to antique the fabric, then skip to the waxing steps below. Kathleen (from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada).

You could still see the pattern after three coats of paint. Although the fabric upholstery will look really good after painting, it is important to protect the color with a topcoat. Im saving this project for when Im a little more seasoned, but I love the effect on the legs. And has been sitting it in my daughters room today with an off-white blanket thrown over it. Just chalk paint and dark wax or two different colors of chalk paint and then wax? xo. Thanks so much for the tutorial and info! Im in the process of doing my dining chairs. We used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite. Not something Id want to take a nap on. 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. U and ur hubs did an amazing job! Maybe put them outside on a hot day. Ann, thanks so much for the comment and for pinning. Etian, I would recommend that you order the real Annie Sloan Chalk Paint online and have it shipped to you. Dana, I love these chairs! And, I actually like that the rounder chairs fabric texture/pattern still shows, it gives another look and so much texture. Get dirty? #befor, Who else loves this chandelier?! Soft and supple. Another name is ACRYLIC paint. Ive done one coat of graphite and water 1:1 and it feels pretty stiff, Thanks!! Ive googled and cant find any tips on waxing upholstery.

Good luck. Absolutely luv this. Did you have to seal the paint in the fabric with anything? [] 2. 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? We did use tape for the lines. So I applied an aged glaze to the fabric. Good luck with your project! Required fields are marked *. Here is where I bought the stencils http://www.maisondestencils.com/ Good luck with your ASCP projects. Rub the water spray into the fabric so the fabric is slightly damp. xo, Thank you Rachita! Good luck! It is not covering either! I have a settee I want to try this on. . Thank you! Your email address will not be published. as possible before starting. Remove the tape and give the wax time to cure before using it. What do you have more time or more money? Did you use any of whatever fabric medium is or whatever or just the water and chalk paint? I love how it turned out! Glad you like it! A kitchen refres, Mirrored cabinets make any space feel bigger and b, DIY Projects: 5 Ways to Get Creative Using Paint, How to Paint Fabric Upholstery with Chalk Paint, Year End Projects Recap | Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes | Faux Finish Painter Franklin TN, What I love about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.. | designdisorder, Its Never Gonna Work..Is it? Hmmm, not sure how to answer that. Good luck . Do you mix the chalk paint w water on each coat of paint? Thanks for the comment. Thanks. Good luck with your projects. Glad you liked it! 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. Submitted the story to Armchair Exchange for more shares! Also, is there a best way to clean the fabric before you begin painting? The most informative was definitely this post by Hyphen Interiors. They are beautiful. After working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. We used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Country Grey with dark wax. Was it more than 1 quart? I painted all weekend and I am getting discouraged about the paint covering. 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. I have probably 10 different Annie Sloan chalk paint colors and use it on everything..,but never fabric. Please help if you know what I might be doing wrong or what I can do to cover the color. . When you applied the stencil did you water that paint down as well? There are spray paints that are designed specifically for upholstery fabrics. Painting Fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Tutorial [], [] a great post on painting upholstered furniture and a velvet chair makeover. I kind of came up with my own painting system based on what I had read online. Good luck . Each day for 30 days, I'll pop into your inbox with a thrifty before and after! Its something I really wanted to try. Fast forward in time, I never recovered it. I really like the glaze/distressed finish you have on the chair on the right. Because I know I, With your home, anything is possible!! I would like to know how you would wax the fabric if you would have had time for it. So on the other chair I used undiluted paint because I was told by another retailer that you did not have to dilute it. The finished chairs felt kind of like leather. Happy decorating to you all! This is perfect for a piece that is only used occasionally. It is very heavy fabric but I am at a loss. Good luck. We would have applied the wax with our wax brush and rubbed it into the fabric really, really, well. Ive used ASCP in my kitchen/cabinets and love the look. I called a retailer and told them what I was painting they said 1 qt should cover it usually. Good luck on your project! Could it be called somehow differently from country to country? The paint actually bonds with the fabric making it very durable. 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.

Does it come off onto clothing? [], [] not give painting the upholstery a try? Love the lookI may have to start auction hunting again, just to try this ! (I eyeballed it.).

I believe they ship. . Do you dilute the wax with water before applying to the fabric also? 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.

I would definitely dilute the paint with water 50%/50%. Im thinking that a wax coating might help. I will be trying this soon.

Thanks so much. I usually use a cloth (ie my husbands old sock) when I apply wax its a personal preference. I believe that outside the US water-based paint is called ALKYLD. Good luck!!! I just learned how to chalk paint this weekend! 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. They look amazing! Good luck! French stencils- (affiliate link) You can buy similar stencils HERE. Id really like to try this. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Well, the painting business REALLY picked up and we ended up not having the time to devote to curating, thrifting, collecting and re-purposing items that would have been required to maintain inventory for the booth. Start applying chalk paint on fabric with the back of the piece.

Tape any areas where you do not want to apply chalk paint on fabric. Good luck. Thanks! That looks awesome!! Rebekah, thanks for the comment. I just pinned this! I love the stripe and the other stencil. . 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. Does anyone have any experience with this or any thoughts? Sectional is 10 yrs old and Im tired of the pattern. . Nancy It took A LOT of convincing to get Brooks on board with painting the fabric. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget. This would be a great alternative to all that sewing and making the slipcover pattern. Best of luck to you on your project . 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. on all orders over $50. Hi. You can always add more glaze. , A touch of red, white, and blue for your holiday w, Switching it up today with a few after videos!! Well, on-line fabric stores sell upholstery weight, real linen fabric for less than $10 per yard. It seems like the fabric is soaking up the paint. Hope that makes sense Thanks for the comment. I am fascinated with the process. I started painting it with Annie Sloan Pure [], [] Painted fabric with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Who knew that this little chair makeover would be so popular. 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. We buy ours locally from Cest Moi in Brentwood TN. (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 like how yours turned out.

These are gorgeous! Good luck on your painting adventures. Wonderful work, both chairs look great. Is the reason due to the fact you used chalk paint vs latex paint? Good luck! Love the after! Thank you for sharing! Im about to paint the upholstery of a chair for the first time and found this post very helpful thanks! Nice job!

Thanks so much! Would like to know what you all think about this. It adhered well and didnt rub off. Thx I know several people that have used this method and there hasnt been any flaking or wear. I dont want that to happen again. Can give your supplier of French stencils away ? 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? I have two nice club chairs bought at a yard sale for $10 each! wow, didnt know it would look or perform well. THANKS!!!!! . Thanks for the comment! 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. This chair was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and accented with a stripe detail and stenciling. . Cost? Most of the chairs are kinda a dirty cream color but it has an intermittent stripe pattern with burgundy, dark green and blue stripes. 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. Its like the paint bonds with the fibers. Pinned! Best of luck to you. It looks SO much better now. Thank you so much! As a rule of thumb, it is always best to begin any project with the back, inside or a place you dont regularly see. Both look fantastic. 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!! It works great and is much easier than adding chalk or Plaster of Paris.

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