~Before~ (I forgot to take until I had already started painting)
It was actually very easy and only took around 3 hours total. I used normal Flat Latex Paint (Lowe's) mixed with Textile Medium (from Hobby Lobby - don't forget your coupon!). I used a mix of 1/3 Textile Medium to 2/3 Latex Paint. In the future I would use 1/2 & 1/2 mixture to give the material a little more flexibility. I used less than 1/2 gallon of paint for the whole couch. Make sure you spray the material down with water before starting to paint, the water will keep the paint from absorbing too quickly.
~After~
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I love the final product. The couch was a little stiffer than leather for around a month or so, but once it was worn in a little it became super comfy. I have had it as our main couch for around 2 years with no issues. Best part - it's water resistant! If you spill something it bubbles up on top and you can just wipe off.
Have you ever painted fabric furniture? If so, how did it turn out? I would love to see pictures!
I can see the flower patterns in the photo.... nice Damisk look, I did my dinningroom chairs , sorry no photo's, 4 coats of primer, 2 coats of straight paint, wipe clean, turq. my fav color, love them, will try spraying water for my next project, couch... :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I would love to see after pictures! :) I still cant believe that it worked and has held up so well, people look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them I painted a couch!
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ReplyDeleteI have two wing backed chairs that need either a slip cover or paint. Not sure what I'm going to do. I've read about painting furniture but, frankly, it scares me! lol Yours turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI promise it's not hard at all! It seriously took me all of 3 hours! You can do it! What I was most worried about was the comfort level of the couch after being painted. It was a little stiff for around a month but almost 2 years later we are using it everyday and I dont even think you would know that it's been painted unless I told you. Go for it!
DeleteThis turned out well! For mine, I don't want the flowers showing through, so priming it first would probably be a good idea.
ReplyDeleteHow long did it take the paint to dry? We do have a carport, so if it has to stay outside overnight, that's okay. (And we have a patio door, so that will make it even easier to get outside! I've always wondered why anyone would put a patio door in a trailer that sits about 30" above the carport. . . It's a nightmare to decorate around, since it takes up most of the wall and isn't centered on the large window on the other side of the narrow room, but I'm about to love it!)
I think if you are painting fabric I wouldnt use any primer on it. I would just do extra coats of the paint mixed with the textile medium. I would think that the primer may cause it to be very rough and hard? I would say 24-48 hours for the last coat of paint to dry. You just want to make sure you have given it plenty of time before sitting on it because some of the paint sinks into the foam underneath and takes longer to dry. :) Good luck! I would love to see pictures!
DeleteWhat kind of brush did you use and how many coats did it take?
ReplyDeleteI used a 2" Blue Hawk Brush, it's my favorite. I did one full coat and then went back and did touch ups. :)
DeleteHi Heather - I've been wanting to paint an upholstered I have, but have been putting it off, but after seeing yours I think I will have a go - you've done a great job :) Although I'm thinking of just using Annie Sloan's paint instead of having to mix it. Have you tried Annie Sloan's paint on fabric?
ReplyDeleteHi Denise, I have not tried Annie Sloan's paint. I have heard great things but the cost keeps me from trying it. I try to find budget options and Annie Sloan seems a bit $$$. :) Good luck, I would love to see your before and after pictures!
DeleteI have some microfiber dining room chairs I want to try this on - I think the textile medium is the key to having them turn out softer than stiff paint. As for Annie Sloan chalk paint, wow, it's so easy to make your own: 1 qt paint, 1/2 to 1 cup plaster of paris, 1/4 to 1/2 c water. Mix it up well and paint whatever you want, although I don't know if I'd use it for furniture as it is thicker than regular paint.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how this would work on microfiber or a velour (UGLY and stained!) Victorian chaise we have. It is a dark mossy green. Want it to be deep royal blue or even deep turquoise. Is coverage over dark colors hard?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how this would work on microfiber or a velour (UGLY and stained!) Victorian chaise we have. It is a dark mossy green. Want it to be deep royal blue or even deep turquoise. Is coverage over dark colors hard?
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