It takes about 1.5 yards for the chair on the left and 2 yards for the chair on the right. Good luck! I love this idea. It turned out great. Did you use the same paint on the wood as on the fabric? It may take several coats, but you will have a softer fabric in the end. Dana How did you achieve this look. I have a couple of chairs that I just might try this on. This is the final result. It just doesnt look finished to me. What colors did you use? Im thinking that a wax coating might help. Etian, I would recommend that you order the real Annie Sloan Chalk Paint online and have it shipped to you. #, All you need is a little love! 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? The upholstery fabric is out of date, dingy, and could use an update. 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. The finished chairs felt kind of like leather. I began with spraying the chairs with water in small sections and diluted the paint 50/50. I recommend using a light touch until you know how much you want to antique the piece. Wouldnt it be nice to have a stencil that had your family name on it? It was one coat. For a chair that is just for looks, painting soundsl ike a good solution. . This would be a great alternative to all that sewing and making the slipcover pattern. XOXO. I love this idea better and cant wait to try it. Shari, Dana, You just made my week . The ASCP can hold oils, will this be an issueas it is for fabric? We would have applied the wax with our wax brush and rubbed it into the fabric really, really, well. Still, its made me a bit nervous trying it again. Ive googled and cant find any tips on waxing upholstery. Ellen, yes. One of my favorites. Thanks for the comment and thanks so much for sharing!! Not something Id want to take a nap on. Techn, In love with this dramatic slab backsplash! 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. Thanks. 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? (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. However, I dont think it will help your sticky fabric problem. We used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Country Grey with dark wax. I have two chairs that are so ugly and need to be recovered but they are in fine condition otherwise. 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). We buy ours locally from Cest Moi in Brentwood TN. Would like to know what you all think about this. I believe the fabric is a poly cotton blend with a weave kind of texture, slightly raised. The chair on the left appears faded in appearance. Thanks for reading. This is perfect for a piece that is only used occasionally. As a rule of thumb, it is always best to begin any project with the back, inside or a place you dont regularly see. There are spray paints that are designed specifically for upholstery fabrics. It looks SO much better now. love you page and your blog! The paint goes a long way. Good luck!!! We used Country Grey and dark wax on the legs. Another name is ACRYLIC paint. (Posts on stacyling.com may contain affiliate links. This chair was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and accented with a stripe detail and stenciling. If you like this post, please follow me @bricksnblooms on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and TIk Tok. [], [] 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. Thanks so much for the tutorial and info! We did use tape for the lines. 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? The reason you want to wet the fabric and dilute your paint with water is so that it kind of becomes the new fabric. Does it come off onto clothing? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Wait until you see how to paint fabric and transform a piece into something amazing on a budget. Love your chairs! Do you mix the chalk paint w water on each coat of paint? where can I purchase stencils?. No, we didnt seal it. Most orders ship same or next business day! Sectional is 10 yrs old and Im tired of the pattern. If you try it let me know how it goes. I love your idea about a custom stencil with a family name. Check out Betsy Speerts Blog for how to re-upholster. I really dont know about the fabric medium. Thanks for the comment. Then Brooks stenciled a French design on the front of each chair. So, I researched and thought the chalk paint would be my best bet. Thanks. [emailprotected] Interior Frugalista says. . I just learned how to chalk paint this weekend! Different fabrics may work differently so see what rhythm works for you. I think they should wear very nicely since the fabric is now protected by three coats of paint. A friend of mine has a HUGE consignment sale at her barn each year. 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! Shari. . Also, is there a best way to clean the fabric before you begin painting? I love how it turned out! It is in great shape and has beautiful lines, but needs an update. Good luck . Did you use any of whatever fabric medium is or whatever or just the water and chalk paint? Since both of the chairs had a really bold fabric, it took 3 coats of paint for each chair, misting with water on each coat with about 24 hours of drying time between each coat. Also what do u think about mixing the chalk paint with the fabric medium to keep the painted fabric softer? I was just wondering, if used on a sofa (yes big project I know) would the paint not crack from being sat on? It is very heavy fabric but I am at a loss. If you want to learn more about painting upholstery, CLICK HERE for some FAQ. It adhered well and didnt rub off. All you need to use is a water-based paint as a base paint for your DIY Chalk paint. Thanks! So after reading the before and after chair painting on your page I felt like I was ready to start. Thx Just chalk paint and dark wax or two different colors of chalk paint and then wax? as possible before starting. It bonds with the fabric and doesnt sit on top of the fabric as a coating that is hard and stiff. Good luck. . Please help if you know what I might be doing wrong or what I can do to cover the color. If you do not want to apply an aged glaze to antique the fabric, then skip to the waxing steps below. . . I dont see that you did. Love the after! Thanks so much for the comment. Id really like to try this. This provides ample room to tweak the process or fix mistakes before getting into a rhythm. Based on that, have you ever tried using zinsser on the first coat, then whatever top coat of choice? Thank you for sharing! The paint is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint you can do a google search for a retailer near you. However, they dont come in the light colors that are so popular with the Shabby Chic crowd. (I eyeballed it.). Thank you so much for sharing how to paint the fabric. I have probably 10 different Annie Sloan chalk paint colors and use it on everything..,but never fabric. This antique chair belonged to my grandmother. Your email address will not be published. I really like the glaze/distressed finish you have on the chair on the right. This look is timeless! Thanks! I think we used about 1/4 of a quart of paint. Start applying chalk paint on fabric with the back of the piece. What do you think the wax would do to improve the final product? Can chalk paint be used on the piping as well? 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. Hmmm, not sure how to answer that. I hope you get big bucks for these. 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. Because I know I, With your home, anything is possible!! Each fabric fiber picks up the paint differently so you want to make sure your color is consistent. Ive done one coat of graphite and water 1:1 and it feels pretty stiff, Thanks!! Just get your brush in there the best you can. Pinned! This one I have to try! The paint actually bonds with the fabric making it very durable. Best of luck to you on your project . Thanks! THANKS!!!!! [], [] not give painting the upholstery a try? 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. Did you have to seal the paint in the fabric with anything? Lisa, one of our chairs had the textural fabric and it did not coat well. Good luck on your project. When she passed years ago, I wanted to recover it and use in my bedroom. Dana, How much Annie Sloan paint you use to coat one chair? I believe that outside the US water-based paint is called ALKYLD. | Pebbledashed Pad, How to Paint Fabric Furniture | The Budget Decorator, Chalk Paint Tips from the Pros - everything you ever wanted to know. . wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com. Thanks. U and ur hubs did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing!! 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. Having a little shop is still my dream. Then immediately wipe it off with either a paintbrush or wet rag. 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. Thank you for the great tutorial. To apply aged glaze, dampen a paper towel, dip in the glaze, and dab onto a section of the piece. Do you dilute the wax with water before applying to the fabric also? I preferred working with an old sock when applying wax. . 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. 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. Thank you! I dont want it to come off on clothing Thanks in advance! Its a beautiful piece and I love that it was your Grandmothers. Good luck. (I know hideous). The ones I did felt like sleeping sheets made of new unwashed burlap awful! If you like this post, please share and pin it on Pinterest. Im experienced with tables and bureaus. 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. [] 2. I absolutely love the results and plan on my first project, soon. The acrylic creates a matrix which hold the chalk together. Depending on the look you want, wipe off as much or as little as you want. From my experience, the Annie Sloan finish is VERY chalky. To me, it looks like the chair that sits near the window, in the sun, for many, many years. 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. I am fascinated with the process. We just used regular paint brushes. The choice is up to you. 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. I think I will try it. . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Really, what an amazing difference!! Hi Dana, Ann, thanks so much for the comment and for pinning. Isnt it amazing how paint can fix that fabric? Ive got a few Annie Sloan colors and Paris Grey isnt one of them Ive got Graphite, which I can water down and hope for the best. Did you use the Annie Sloan brushes for painting the fabric, or a roller, or just a regular brush. We didnt water it down. Your email address will not be published. Very cool! Get dirty? This week calle, From dark to light! Hi Dana! . If you are anything like me, I have so many pieces that need to be recovered. Wonderful work, both chairs look great. I have two nice club chairs bought at a yard sale for $10 each! No, the paint wont rub off. The paint will glide on and soak into the fabric better if it is damp. on all orders over $50. Best of luck to you. When you applied the stencil did you water that paint down as well? Good luck . It is kind of stiff. I think theyre both gorgeous! I have never chalk painted anything. It took A LOT of convincing to get Brooks on board with painting the fabric. Yes, this will work on velvet. Allow the painted fabric to dry for at least 24 hours before top coating with clear wax. Im trying this on some of my moms chairs~ do I wax the fabric? The time and effort to do so is probably no more than the time and effort to paint them. 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? Two years ago, I painted the fabric on this antique bench and it turned out amazing! Can you give any details on the process you used on the wood? Ill link to this tute when I post for sure! MaryLee, thanks for the comment. Both look fantastic. And, I actually like that the rounder chairs fabric texture/pattern still shows, it gives another look and so much texture. I just saw your post featured on Hometalk. Hi, thanks for your great post. 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. It definitely is not soft like fabric, I would use it on a chair I wouldnt be sitting in every day. We also used Annie Sloan Paris Grey on the wood of the chair. Thanks!! Rub the water spray into the fabric so the fabric is slightly damp. Is this an undertaking I should consider or not. Ive always been afraid to paint fabric but not after seeing this! After working with their chalky furniture paint line, I am amazed at how well it distresses. Thank you! Nancy You are amazing! Im a proud Elite Dixie Belle and Redesign Transfer retailer, selling both locally and in my Etsy shop! Do you think this would work on bonded leather? I just pinned this! These are gorgeous! Thanks Did you tape off when you painted the chairs or just went for it. Learn how your comment data is processed. I believe they ship. If this is a sofa you plan on spending a lot of time on, Id recover. Cost? Might be a good start especially on dark, bold and/or stained fabric. Apply wax with a wax brush or cloth. 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. But, he finally relented and got right down to work on the chairs. 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 . 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. They are icky dusty rose right now and I have been mulling over painting them. I cant afford to have them recovered and that painting is a possibility it so exciting.