How to Paint Fabric on Furniture - EASY and AFFORDABLE

Are you tired of looking at that old, outdated couch or chair in your living room? Before you go out and spend a fortune on new furniture or re-upholstery, why not consider giving your existing pieces a makeover with a coat of paint? Painting upholstery is a surprisingly easy and affordable way to give your furniture a fresh new look, and the transformation can be absolutely stunning. In this video, we'll show you just how simple the process can be, and how you can achieve amazing results with just a few basic tools and a little bit of creativity. Get ready to be inspired!
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One Step Paint - Black
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2.5" Flat Paint Chip Brush
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Mesh Stencil - Birds in the Garden
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Gel Art Ink - Metallic Silver
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Mind Your Own Beeswax
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[@artbuydesign]

I have one of those chairs…it was my grandmothers that I grew up playing on for hours twirling around. It needed recovering so I paid to have it reupholsted years ago. But love now getting to know about this!

[@shetrisrunning7500]

OMG right! Love that stencil! Game changer! I love how you get excited like I do!😄

[@SilviaHernandez-qn5lj]

Amy, since the beginning flipping furniture you are my inspiration to rescue it!

[@user-pm5qo9qg8g]

I thought where you are looked familiar 😂😂 I live in Fountain north of Panama City. We love this place!!

[@briantrappitt]

I am from Dorset, England. The time is 20.15. Really enjoying watching you paint fabrics. I want to paint two headboards.

[@lorebeth]

You grabbed hold of my heart at recovery, rescue and restoration. God bless you sweet lady. Haggling is the most often used term no matter where I’ve lived throughout the U.S. Occasionally I hear barter but looked it up just now to clarify and this is what I found… Bartering is trading one item or service for another item or service, no money is exchanged. When we offer a vendor/seller less than the selling price, it’s haggling.

[@karinbotha7169]

Thank you so much for sharing. Have 2 chairs dad gave me. He passed. Will use this process in memory

[@marciawalden]

I could even see those chrysanthemums in a bright golden yellow metallic among the silver!

[@kathyroberts8101]

I have painted leather barstools with your paint several years back, and they are still in fantastic shape! I have just been so busy teaching workshops in my studio that I have not had time to do what you and Gene are doing today. I miss it so much and I’m looking forward to seeing your video on your cute chair and your nightstand. How fun!!! Thanks for inspiring me to get back to what I love to do!…Now I have to order some paint.😊 thank you for sharing this awesome video!

[@pamelabroeker]

The timing of this video is perfect for me. I donate to and shop our local thrift store that benefits a local non private organization that provides vocational, residential, community living, employment as well as crisis services for mentally and physically challenged folks living in our area. I will give more attention to items I might not have considered until watching this video. I can wait to create something unique. You are inspirational in so many ways!

[@kathypalmer2684]

Love that 12.50 cent chair!!! Such a great finish❤️✅

[@amyhowardathome]

Isn't it amazing?!

[@kathypalmer2684]

Yes it is totally amazing and I shared to 3 others

[@janicerenaud3846]

First time seeing you. Love your energy. I'm from Ontario, Canada.

[@amyhowardathome]

Welcome! Thank you so much!

[@dawnbrown9508]

Thank you for the great tutorial! Ripping off that skirt will update the look considerably. I love the stencil on the seat cushion.

[@kristiedeanda5787]

Amy, you and Gene are amazing humanitarian! God bless you both for what you do!

[@rose-hope]

So beautiful! Shared💗🫶

[@lr6844]

I'm new to your channel but I am hooked already ! I have an upholstered bench at the end of my bed that I was about to donate to Good Will, but I am going to try your idea of painting upholstered pieces. That little club chair looks absolutely beautiful ! Thanks ! From DFW Texas

[@katelutterodt2479]

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU

[@amyhowardathome]

Thank you for your support!

[@sndygskylr]

Yes, the pattern would be so pretty and unique!😊

[@sandradurham1196]

Love learning from you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with with all of us newbies. Watching you in SC.

[@amyhowardathome]

Hello there!

[@MarthaSuarez-cc9pu]

Thank you, wonderful job!!!

[@user-ir6he1ui7j]

Can't wait to try this!!!!!!!

[@amyhowardathome]

Hope you like it!

[@tumbleweed714]

This is so much fun!! I have blinds in my bedroom that i made, in that same fabric of that chair!!!

[@clowilliams17]

Enjoying You From Seattle WA. AREA CLO ❤

[@amyhowardathome]

Hi! Thank you for watching!

[@shellybrewer6848]

Yes do the stencil on the cushion only in silver metallic

[@pbgunns]

Oh wow. I love this idea. I’ve ordered my paint and looking for a chair to paint. Thank you.

[@amyhowardathome]

Go for it!

[@dianesims8587]

Thank you so much for this information! I have been wanting to know the proper process for painting fabric furniture.

[@amyhowardathome]

You are welcome!

[@sndygskylr]

Sandy, (long time friend),from NORTH CAROLINA! ❤ Great deal. Yes, haggle is definitely Southern 😁

[@pennygalemore4818]

Hey, just checking in from Chanute, Kansa. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge! 😊

[@jenniehawkins9998]

Hello, first time here! I live in Cleveland, Tn. I was born and raised in Florida

[@KimWilsonTV]

Deb from Debs Design Diary paints velvet, it stays super soft and last beautifully for ages. Give it a try

[@angelalipsett142]

Tuning in from Northern Ireland😊

[@amyhowardathome]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonipeaches-nowlin7556]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 Hi Amy, You've been my rescue on so many projects. I don't post (haven't gotten there yet), but I will soon! I SOOO LOVE the results of the chair. Thank you so much for posting this video and giving a detailed explanation throughout. I have a new (free) loveseat that I'm thinking of doing this to. The arms and front trim were faux leather where the flaking is almost gone and the fabric underneath does not look bad. I have a chair that I will practice on first, but if time permits, please share your advice on the faux leather fabric

[@melaniedoran2026]

GA, very south!! Yes, like haggling!!

[@clarkbar8509]

Hello from Canada....great info!😊

[@amyhowardathome]

Thanks for watching!

[@caroljena]

Carol from Florida. I like your technique. I purchased fabric spray paint from Home Depot and like you said it’s sort of stiff after you apply it.

[@user-jc8ud6xe9r]

The pattern would be pretty on the back and pattern on a pillow the same to match the chair using the white and black metallic

[@amyhowardathome]

love that idea!

[@sandramomtsios7943]

First time watching. Shared this great video. I have been wondering how to paint fabric or leather. 👏

[@lizbrown9553]

You are a DOLL!! I just bought 4 of your cerusing waxes and already had two friends beg me for my secret sauce💞

[@amyhowardathome]

Thank you!

[@calsmom27]

Love 30a! I know exactly where Haven House is!!

[@user-wk8bd4zq3y]

Hi, hi I am enjoying watching you from Orange County California

[@amyhowardathome]

Hi! Thank you for watching!

[@mariannreid3120]

I love the chair transformation and I’m going to do my parsons chairs. At the end of the painting section you sanded. Did you give another coat of color or straight to wax?

[@caroljena]

Silver metallic on the seat

[@artbuydesign]

Beautiful work! Do you ever deep clean your chairs before painting to get dusts and stuff out?

[@dianneshelton4515]

Yes pattern on the seat

[@pennygalemore4818]

I lost your sound when Gene was about to give us the tag line and the rest of your car conversation was muted. The story of Haven House is wonderful. What you do for those women is great. Love that story ❤️ My son worked at the Annunciation Maternity Home in Georgetown, Texas. They have a wonderful story as well.

[@laura-janerose6116]

Hi, I just watched a video you did where you painted and decoupaged two green wing backed chairs. In that video you just used paint and water. Have you found that using the fabric softener works better? Thanks. Laura from Australia :)

[@clowilliams17]

Thank FOUNED You today & Subscribed Excited !!!!!! Going to paint A Chair Tomorrow From Seattle WA. AREA " TEACHER ME PLEASE " CLO ❤

[@calsmom27]

Wondering how you applied the metallic product?

[@cherylkorengel5094]

Hi Amy, Can you paint a darker color chair a lighter color paint?

[@paulinehunt4069]

My chair has embossing. Kind of like velvet or chenille. Would this work on that fabric?

[@countycitybeach]

You have to wax under the seat cushion if it not on a covered deck or it will soak into it ?

[@clowilliams17]

I Really Need to Resure my Italian Leather Sofa Ruin by Rain & ,Black Mold in my Apartment From Seattle WA. AREA Clo ❤

[@paulinehunt4069]

Would this method work on out door furniture?

[@wurzburg21]

It’s like habitat

[@caroladey5688]

From FL

[@SolomonWedding]

What size can do you need for this chair?

[@kathypalmer2684]

They give back to community, so I don’t haggle😊

[@lizpalles9670]

Savannah Ga. You are fun

[@sassyess696]

How do you prevent the paint cracking when you paint vinyl? I would have thought it would sit on the surface rather than be absorbed? And do you still use the same paint for vinyl and fabric?

[@trudivecchione9642]

That chair is awesome!!! I'm too late to vote but I was thinking that stencil would've looked great on a square pillow that was painted the same as the chair while the chair itself was left solid... and the skirt removed if possible. Love your down to earth presentation.

[@marydominick3066]

Thank you for the video. What type of paint for fabric? Also, what are the measurements for paint fabric softner and water to add to each batch of paint that you were using?

[@amyhowardathome]

Its the One Step Paint!

[@floswinton1237]

Am I able to paint a lge mat 67"×123.5 inches in my living room...i want it to have a faded look ...is this possible

[@debbiepring2236]

Light grey.

[@user-ku7wx3xu1q]

Can I paint brocade.

[@kelleyhawk6595]

Did u move? I thought u were living in Memphis?

[@PoetiqueMs]

I have a sofa that I have been thinking about painting. It does have what I would call an embossed pattern, but I wouldn't mind if that shows. Can something like that be painted?

[@amyhowardathome]

Yes! The possibilities are endless!

[@JKABCreations]

Can you use your regular chalk paint or does it need to be the one step chalk paint like in the video?

[@amyhowardathome]

You can definitely use other chalk paints but we cannot say how other products outside our line will work with this project.

[@minewman5909]

Hey...quick question... Does the fabric need to be treated to prevent it from rubbing onto your clothing when sitting in use?

[@amyhowardathome]

No need!

[@gailann4779]

Is the paint water based?

[@amyhowardathome]

Yes!

[@jackandjill9065]

What is “one step” paint?

[@amyhowardathome]

One Step Paint transforms furniture and cabinetry in one easy step. No more stripping, sanding, or priming to get an authentic vintage look.

[@kimadams446]

Hey

[@amyhowardathome]

Hey!

[@debbiepring2236]

You're so cute!

[@barbrathompson9798]

Just wish the video didn't go into narrow mode

[@user-ku7wx3xu1q]

First time.

[@dianesims8587]

Hey, I’m from Ohio.

[@amyhowardathome]

Hello there!

[@tammykerr3859]

The audio needs to be better

[@kristileighbailey7538]

My hubby calls me A dumpster diver 🤪

[@amyhowardathome]

Lol!

[@karensellers3440]

No

[@user-wk8bd4zq3y]

No!!

[@michellecoombs6369]

Oh the chair was beautiful before you painted it 😢