DIY PAINTED FAUX LEATHER CHAIR // from Goodwill to Pottery Barn

Hi friends! I've been working at this chair makeover for what seems like forever! In this video, I show you how to paint any fabric to create a faux leather finish! This was definitely time-consuming, but none the less, it was so fun and I'm super pleased with the results! I think that for the whole $30 I spent, I've created a pretty good dupe for that expensive Pottery Barn Chair I wanted. Stay tuned for my next video of my dresser transformation!
Lily's video that I referenced: • DIY Leather couch - Ho...

[@thatgirlnetty5308]

I came over from Lone Fox and I'm amazed at the process you used to color the chair. The stain on the chair really adds the right touch. Beautiful job!

[@emmanies4901]

Thank you!!

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

Same! 🦊

[@finleyhunter]

Me too.

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Me too. Great explanation.

[@veehart6600]

That Girl Netty SAME♥️

[@kathyesargent9088]

From lone fox love your channel

[@NaturallyGifted77]

Me too!

[@saviwatkins4268]

Surprised this isn’t getting more attention, genuinely. I’ve actually used this as a guide and started on a chair of my own, I think you did great. Not just on the chair but on the video. Very informative and detailed, easy to follow and well edited. This is truly, quality content. I thought this was a million+ views video for sure. No doubt it will be soon!

[@saviwatkins4268]

Any update on how the chair is holding up so far? How are you liking it?

[@emmanies4901]

Thank you! This comment means a lot! And yes, I left the chair for about a month and it held up really well! My biggest tip is to just not use too much fabric softener. I think I made that mistake on one side. Other than that, I ended up recovering it. Painting was mostly a short term solution for me.

[@heswatchnu]

@@emmanies4901 I wondered the same as D S (comment below)...how does it hold up over time? what is it like to sit in months, maybe years later? IT is quite a good idea. Ive heard of dyeing - but dyeing doesn't seem like a viable option, especially if you sit on a dyed chair and are wearing white :-0. Great job and tutorial!! thank you for your efforts and sharing your idea and talent. Also have you any ideas about a "filler" for the rougher fabrics? I have 2 chairs - matching (orange) with that type of fabric and thought maybe a filler would help smooth the finish - but I have no idea of what may be a good thing to use...?

[@emmanies4901]

r u real I haven’t used a filler, but I would imagine it would be a pain. Honestly it has held up really well and still feels the same. Looking back, the only thing I would have changed was choosing a smoother fabric to begin with. The texture was the only trouble I ran into.

[@heatherway25]

Brava!! Beautiful work and great video! Clear and to-the-point tutorial.

[@jeanellenewman130]

I love your technique for painting fabric. Thank you for sharing ❣️

[@debra2415db]

From Lone Fox Channel. I'm going to try this on a lamp shade. Such a great way to up-date furniture. If you didn't want the leather look you could just paint as many coats for the effect you want to achieve.

[@simonssays78]

I love this girl’s personality! Very talented KZbin who deserves more subs!

[@nothingworksworks3511]

I'm crazy about this process. It's really given new alternative to old furniture- also made our space more cohesive & up to date. Thanks a gajillion!!!

[@mariannerady1137]

Great idea and wonderful job you did! Congratulations, hope you come back and do more diy stuff! Also was guided here from lonefox. Hallo from Germany!

[@emeljurd3231]

So good! I’m going to begin my search for a chair with smooth fabric!👍💖

[@dahenry8888]

Wish I had the patience for this...this awesome!

[@barbaragolden3620]

Nice! Good find😊

[@ediebluntzer5185]

i follow DIY Dannie, and lone fox's videos. i am truly amazed how lovely this came out!! God bless

[@katalintorok2538]

Thank you for the really good explanation and demo about the ratio of paint to fabric softener. It was so helpful to see it in real time. I am excited to try your technique. Will use exactly the same products you used. Looks great!

[@janjones4772]

You do a very good job, the chair really looks like leather high end chair, very nice.👍👍💕

[@hullabaloo-hcd]

Stunning!

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

Bravo ....and thank you ..... you've inspired a mum from Athens, Greece...to get painting .....

[@chilove9955]

Came via Lone Fox doing a “leather-ish” chair and linked your video . Now I can thrift and make my own 🤩😍!!!

[@virginiacowan287]

OMG! Soooo trying this. I've been looking at painting a chair and researching with fusion mineral paint and found your video. THANK YOU! This appeals to my creative side and my bank account : ) Your chair looks amazing, cant wait to get started!

[@emmanies4901]

It’s a fun process, glad I inspired you! Goodluck 🤩

[@mallymakings2853]

I came here from Lone Fox. This is a brilliant video and genius idea. Thank You for sharing. xxx

[@kenzichap8967]

OKAY FINE YOU CONVINCED ME!!!! i’m gonna try white i think 😳🤩

[@TheBulanputih]

I m definitely sharing THIS!! Gorgeous work! And u r even more exquisitely gorgeous! Hihihi!

[@TheNella3887]

aaaand your brows are amazing.

[@marianatamie]

Coming from Lone Fox's channel and I'm already addicted to your channel. Xoxo from brazil!

[@emmanies4901]

Thank you❤️

[@meredithtownsend6540]

This is actually really good!

[@emmanies4901]

Thank you!

[@kiamanawatini9512]

I am a subscriber of Mr. Lone Fox ☝🏽 and I hail from down under Australia, engari am a kiwi woman na, Aotearoa (New Zealand). AM A Z I N G the process you used to color the chair. Clever Clever Clever saving $$$ 🤎and have control of chair design + leather color at budget friendly costs.👍🏽Ms. Emma Niess Thank you xo ...now a new subscriber of Emma Niess! 🥂

[@outi66]

Excellent and so informative...thank you

[@queenof2kings528]

Lone Fox lead me here. Awesome job!

[@Shootemfulloholes]

Damn that looks great, ok now i want to do one. Thanks for the great video

[@JoshPostVlogs]

So cool and creative! Curious if the paint will crack or flake eventually b/c latex?

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

I've seen a few videos showing this technique now and it's really fascinating. I'm just wondering how they hold up to the daily wear and tear? Can these pieces be used or are their just decorative? Does it crack after some time or does the paint come of and reveal the fabric? Also, I had the idea, that maybe you could speed up the process for building up the thickness of the layers, if you use another, thicker latex product in-between, as the second to forth layer? More like frosting a cake. And then layer 5 and 6 to get the color you want. I was thinking of this rug-making glue. The one they put onto the tufted pieces as backing. As far as I know that's latex-based, too. Maybe it can even be tinted or mixed with the fabric softener, too

[@amc8409]

@Emma Niess - Great project! Thank you for the tips! Please tell me how well it wears with time.

[@rheagandukes9263]

Just the video I needed

[@frankfarrelly5238]

Amazing!

[@DS-qw1tp]

How long would this last? I saw people putting wax on as a final finish which softened the paint

[@deannashanti8273]

I came over from Lone Fox and I'm so glad I did. I have a chair that I've been wanting to paint and it has a lot of texture on it. I am not willing to paint it 6-7 (or more!) times. I'm thinking I just sell this chair and get another chair with no texture to try this on. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Did you ever finish the makeover of the wall? I don't see a link...Would love to see that makeover!

[@emmanies4901]

Thanks so much! And yes, I posted a video of my dresser makeover, I ended up redecorating in that video 🤗

[@nothanks6931]

You could go to Walmart or any fabric store and buy some fabric leather faux fabric . And make like pillow cases for the cushion and sew them such if you like. I will say this fabric painting method makes it look more “aged” which I like

[@yangying4456]

Came from lone fox. Awesome outcome.

[@jamietimko2455]

Question- how has this worn/ held up so far? It is beautiful and I'd love to try this!

[@emmanies4901]

I ended up recovering it to match my new house better, but underneath, it has still worn up great!

[@ceec165]

Very nicely done. Some other youtubers wax the finished product. maybe that takes care of the stickiness but they say it has to cure for a few weeks.

[@merryaijlman7833]

Looks like leather. Thumbs up 🤗

[@melanatedtell-a-visionnjh6999]

How long did you waited between the coats? If you sit on IT does it stain? If you drop fluid on does it stain? How about when you clean it? How does it look now after a year of use?

[@alma87reed]

Love this idea! How is the chair holding up? I want to try it!

[@emmanies4901]

it has held up very well!

[@trevinosearcy7527]

I think you did an awesome job !! How long did you let each coat dry ?

[@emmanies4901]

Overnight each time! The process took about a week, I would not rush the drying time.

[@robertawills7219]

Have you considered adding floetrol? It makes paint “ flowier” and it is also a touch rubbery when dry

[@paularawson3344]

Hi what's fluetral I,m in UK 😊

[@robertawills7219]

@@paularawson3344 Floetrol is a conditioner for latex based paint. Reduces brush marks, etc. It is used in fluid art aka pour painting. You likely have a version of it in Britain. Our Canadian version is slightly different than US and Aussie version is different yet again. Am going to try leathering a chair and will add floetrol to first couple of coats

[@bonniesgarden7869]

@@robertawills7219 Have you tried the Flotrol yet, and if so, how did it work?

[@tjholtz9860]

It has been quite some time since you did the chair. How has it held up?

[@tiarasanchez3574]

I tried doing this but my paint is cracking, Im also in Spain so I can't get the same brand. what type of paint is it? btw that looks stunning !!

[@SourianteOrange]

Hi! How the paint holds after some time of daily usage? Thanks.

[@Bluatruli]

I wonder if using a paint roller would give more textured fabrics a smoother finish? Or even using a palette knife or something

[@emmanies4901]

You could certainly try!

[@skyblue-wf1lq]

I wanted too know if it is water proof also 🤔💚💚

[@angiehernandez7671]

Watched Lone Fox and he gave credit to you. First thanks...you are awesome some.

[@cynthiamello5962]

Ficou maravilhosa !!! Tenho uma poltrona com tecido emborrachado, será que dá certo essa técnica, se puder me responder ficarei muito agradecida !!!! Obrigada 🙏🏻

[@ASLJess]

What finish of paint do you recommend?

[@dorethacoleman4141]

This is aaamazing. I also came over from Lone Fox. How did the chair wear, how does it clean?

[@emmanies4901]

Wears and cleans great! :)

[@joycemorgan1602]

Will this work on old vinyl??

[@Marylovelydiy]

Hi from France, lonefox bring me here 😉

[@parvindersingh]

Great. To save paint on the first layer, just apply primer

[@deepikareddy5691]

I have a sofa with chenille fabric cushion seats soft with texture i am hesitant to try it what do you think, any advice

[@emmanies4901]

I recommend getting a small piece of similar fabric from the fabric store and try that sample piece first!

[@mariachiappa7695]

Hi, when you say latex paint is it a wall paint??? Because here in Greece we don't use that word in paints . great work!!!!!

[@emmanies4901]

Yes latex paint is wall paint!

[@szumsia]

Will that work on My white ski jacket ?

[@theocharisnystas3565]

What kind of colors you use?

[@sassyess696]

You’ve done a great job but, how come you didn’t do the sides of the cushion at the same time?? Two weeks is a long time to paint a chair and seven coats? I think I’ll go the chalk paint method as I don’t think I have the patience to do what you did even though, your chair is completely stunning!

[@terrihigginbotham8099]

Can you use this on a faux leather chair to change the color

[@lizbethdelgado1283]

Hello- what paint colors did you use?

[@moni5181]

Will this paint work on faux leather ? Or would acrylic paint be better

[@JoryKeller]

Just a word of caution, I did this with a chair and got a little too heavy with the spritzing of water... when I eventually took the fabric off to reupholster, mold had grown because of the moisture.

[@emmanies4901]

Thankfully I let mine dry 24 hours between coats to make sure it was fully dry! But great call out, thanks!!

[@JoryKeller]

@@emmanies4901 haha, you totally did, that comment was more for anyone else wanting to try it who might, like me, get a little impatient

[@helenjsr6423]

I found your chanel over Lone Fox 🙏 what kind of paint you use? Is it water base or oil base. Here In Indonesia, I just know that for wall, we use water base paint and for Wood or iron we use oil base paint

[@Lara-jp4xk]

It's water-based paint.

[@chrisgould6069]

Do you know how to give it a leather texture to the finisher?

[@ealdwairi74]

What brand is the paint? Where did you buy it from?

[@hunting_snipes]

Ok but what kind of razor is that you whipped out for a sec in the beginning?

[@lb-et5hu]

what are the names your colored paints?

[@michaelamarie4288]

Can you do an update on how your chair is doing? Thank You!!

[@emmanies4901]

I ended up recovering it with another fabric because I wanted a different color. But the leather painting underneath is still very much in tact!

[@michaelamarie4288]

@@emmanies4901 thank you!! 🙏💛

[@tekrisk]

How is this project wearing? It has been 3 years. Does it still look good?

[@bridgettecronin2015]

Your cat is absolutely beautiful 👻

[@sriramvinayagamurthy]

what type of paint is that?

[@jennpetriew22]

You painted directly over the area u just sanded???

[@jennpetriew22]

Genuinely asking lol wasn't sure if a vacuum step was maybe edited out. *here from Lone Fox!! **

[@sorayashahi]

Can you use this technique on a faux leather couch that’s peeling off?

[@emmanies4901]

I don't think so, but I guess maybe it could?

[@ttjello]

Yes, its just a little different process.

[@hsydney7795]

​@@ttjello what is the process for old vinyl please?

[@emilychavez2091]

Hi, You think this can work on a red leather couch?

[@emmanies4901]

Unfortunately I don’t think it will work on top of existing leather. But it’s worth a shot! Maybe do a practice section on the back of the couch!

[@suepoch3931]

TFS! 👍👍👍👍👍✌️❤️🙏🏼

[@herbie140582]

Would'nt it be easier to recover the cussions with faux leather?

[@emmanies4901]

Probabaly! But I’ve always wanted to try painting cushions for fun 😉

[@herbie140582]

@@emmanies4901 I would love to try it. But in germany you only get white latex paint and when you have to buy all the pigments to create the different colors it would be to expensive.

[@emmanies4901]

herbie140582 that is honestly so interesting, I’ve never heard of that before! Do you have acrylic paint? I wonder if that would work!

[@TamaraVose]

I've done 4 coats and the texture is more suede like, it's not getting rubbery. What am I doing wrong?

[@emmanies4901]

I’m not sure. What is the fabric’s original texture?

[@TamaraVose]

@@emmanies4901 It was like a velour. I think maybe I didn’t use enough fabric softener?? I might add more for the next coat and see the f it makes a difference.

[@emmanies4901]

@@TamaraVose velour may be tricky. Yes I would add more softener, just be careful not to add too much.

[@TamaraVose]

@@emmanies4901 Yeah I mean suede is fine too if it turns out that way. Lol.

[@obi.officialChannel]

Suede leather has texture

[@deannarobinson860]

Can I do this on faux leather fabric?

[@emmanies4901]

Unfortunately I don’t think it would adhere.

[@deannarobinson860]

@@emmanies4901 ok thank you :)

[@brendasway3326]

I like Lone Fox process better because it was only 3 coats.

[@Jmamelia]

Different fabric on his chair. Easier to paint. This one had a nap.

[@dk486]

Do you think this would work on a faux velvety fabric?

[@emmanies4901]

Honestly I’m not sure. I would try a test patch somewhere on the fabric that you can’t see!

[@joantrotter3005]

Debby's design diary, she did a velvet couch with chalk paint, so my answer is maybe? Probably try it where it won't show first!

[@tarync8248]

From lone fox🥰

[@cdugral]

This should work on shoes or purses as well don't you think?

[@emmanies4901]

You could try it, but I don't think it would be worth the time. It's very difficult to work around the seams!

[@cdugral]

True, but smaller surfaces too.

[@CinnamonGelato]

Might be worth trying on a cheap pair of canvas pumps or something

[@perfum999]

angelus leather paint was meant for shoes originally. People took it to furniture, then other people used acrylic paint to save money. As long as you use angelus finisher it should be ok

[@lautrepointdvue1699]

Does chalk paint work for that

[@emmanies4901]

I’m not sure, I wouldn’t risk it.

[@tjholtz9860]

Chalk paint dyes the fabric. Then you have to use wax to create the leathering

[@TheSteelheadStation]

Anyone try this on plastic ?

[@sheilamarie3788]

I did this. I have peeling and cracking paint within four days. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@emmanies4901]

I wonder if the paint you used was oil based. Mine has held up well!

[@IVader]

Little lady you are a fucking genius! XD you just let me take my vader cotton jump suit to like a whole new holy **** level. A good tip for cosplayers. Make sure you wear anti sweat suit under it though the first week or so till you get it worked in it can stain YOU a bit.

[@lindabeyette1772]

I will too often you do have the flip you see cotton round make it even wear same rules on the bed

[@JessicaNewton1023]

Recommended by Lonefox hopefully you have some new content coming

[@PENStudioART]

Wowsers!! I followed the link from #LoneFox. Amazing!! I have been left with an entire Estate to liquidate. After seeing this I am definitely keeping our childhood furniture in the formal living room and repurposing !! Hope my results are as stellar as yours. Perhaps I will post my results. Wish me luck!!

[@mayrapreciado6606]

came to do this to a chair for my son's room cuz he is a teen and don't want to spend hundreds on a chair he won't take care of, n then I got lost when I seen her in the garage n fell in love with the car🤦‍♀️🤣

[@adobeblue4360]

what???

[@shortcheff]

it is not more easy buy leather ? :D

[@alter5102]

It is how to kill mid century furniture

[@wishonamoonbeam]

My thoughts exactly!! I love the look but why ruin a beautiful piece of mid century 😭

[@francescaghersi3649]

This. That chair was absolutely beautiful and was ruined.

[@ghost.ranger1628]

Good job but you need a drop cloth your going to ruin your expensive concrete with paint splatter.

[@brenajunner8944]

Snuggle changed their fabric softener formula so this doesn’t work anymore 😭

[@pinkimietz3243]

But...it was way prettier before. 🤔

[@emmanies4901]

Pinki Mietz it was very smelly and stained, plus I’m not one for bright colors. This is definitely not the final chair. I’ll likely be recovering the cushions in the future, this was more of a short term solution for me! 😀

[@cindyp2181]

@@emmanies4901 It was hideous before! You made it beautiful and usable. I don't like buying anything with fabric, like couches and chairs, pillows, etc., second hand because of what you might be getting, especially from a thrift store--yuck!. This is a perfect solution because it kind of seals it all in. Thank you!!!

[@aanon5716]

i have to say lone fox did it much quicker & easier.

[@emmanies4901]

Well glad you found his video then!

[@michellegomez5429]

And!!! This is her way and her fabric is different and her chair is bigger.. You humans make me sick with your so called honesty or whatever you would like to call it.. He saw her and Diy Dani do this and he tried... We are all inspired by someone sometimes and we do tweak or do things different from others... Your backhanded words were not useful..

[@michellegomez5429]

@@emmanies4901 You did great... The fabric softener is ideal because you're already making it soft without the wax but that's an option as well... I enjoyed this video... I will subscribe...

[@joycecardoni6055]

Really? I watched both, r u that stupid or just plain ultra picky. Why r u even watching this.