I DYED A VELVET CHAIR! | FLIP or FLOP?

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In this long awaited and requested video, I dye a velvet chair! I took Green RIT dye and applied it to one of my classic mid century velvet swivel rockers to give it a new color. Let me know how you like the video and if you now plan to try dying a chair! Thanks for watching and we'll see you on Thursday!
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[@atlanticknots727]

I use rit dye all the time. My tip is to make sure that your fabric is thoroughly wet with warm water so that it can absorb the colour properly, otherwise the dye kind of sits on top of the fabric and makes it blotchy as it absorbs at different rates.

[@junglespark]

Awesome tip!! Do you suggest the same for furniture?

[@mspatti]

This is so true. Also polyester and nylon fabrics are essentially plastic and the heat a chemicals used in the manufacturing process to dye it can't be reproduced very well in these cases. But natural fibers would take well to the above advice very well.

[@kathleenmichelet6585]

Love the chair

[@wewemcrhyne]

Thank you. My daughter asked me to dye her faded black jeans back to black and I was afraid to try. In the past the dye tends to bleed out quickly. Any suggestions?

[@jenjen4091]

@@wewemcrhyne Salt fixes the dye

[@happyinsings]

Hi Lauren, Did my first flip today! Got a glider for free. Wiped it down, used touch up pen and sold for $85. Thanks for your inspiration💕

[@pattiereiter9265]

WAY TO GO! I am SUPER impressed! You have NOW inspired ME to do it!!! hahaha

[@bburke9244]

Wonderful idea! I expected you to put the d y e into the upholstery cleaning machine

[@TH-eb5ro]

@@bburke9244 great idea actually as you can layer it to go darker. I was thinking of the tank for spraying for bugs or applying large amounts of cleaner.

[@loisdawson6213]

@@pattiereiter9265 rr

[@foreveryoungagain]

Lauren...you are awesome...quick tip...don't tear off skirts...fold the skirt under and staple it under...cut off the extra and it looks amazing and shows more finished

[@happyinsings]

Great idea!

[@sherrie9241]

good idea

[@HLB313]

She’s tried that in another video and some chairs don’t fold under neatly enough

[@foreveryoungagain]

@@HLB313 I've done it more than once and I'm just saying it works well for me.

[@Set_Free]

The ripping is much more satisfying, though. 🤤

[@turkeysandtiaras2623]

25 years ago, as a newlywed we purchased a fixer upper with stained white carpet. We did not have the money to replace and I got the bright idea that I would be fabric dye on the carpet. What a nightmare. It got on everything …our feet, our socks ,our baby. If only you and KZbin had been around back then. Love your channel!

[@melexanie5403]

Try adding a cup of rock salt to the dye, it helps to bind it to the fabric.

[@keillytobar7381]

Oh Woow didn’t know that, so it will be soft when it dries? Because I painted a chair and is a hard texture haha thank you!

[@Dat550go]

@keillytobar7381 you have to brush it in while its wet. That prevents the rough scratching feeling.

[@abbyiyer2011]

​@@keillytobar7381maybe adding fabric softener too ? Try out in a small piece of fabric first.

[@boring.doerings]

You need to get an old steam cleaner to use for dying.. fill the water tank up with your color mixture and spray your mixture on… easy Peasy..it makes fast work of a piece of furniture. Also, depending on your material you can add vinegar or salt to help the material take the dye better and stay in.😎one more thing, get a cat or dog brush from the dollar store and brush out the material…

[@pseudopuppy160]

These are awesome tips!! Thanks!

[@Bettebet79]

That makes so much sense because the steam would be hot so it would open up the fibers in material?

[@jennyl.5730]

Wow thank you. When I start these are the tips I WILL be using.

[@loveishope4406]

@Boring Doering's - I have a huge red velvet pillow with arms that they call a "reading pillow". Is there any way I could dye it blush pink? I have a farmhouse decor with my bedding grey and white. I would love to be able to use it. I have a Bissell Little Green Machine. If not, think I could chalk paint it?

[@kennedymanapat435]

@@loveishope4406 you could bleach the pillow and then dye it.

[@bburke9244]

FYI I've been dying fabric for 50 years. Velvet has a silver cast to it, no matter what color it is. It also has " pile" that can make dying tricky. This means it has a thickness to the fabric like carpet.

[@delynnculp3768]

I painted a chair cushion after wetting the fabric. It has dried rather stiff. I do sand it but haven’t gotten it to a desired texture yet. Any suggestions or tips?

[@mikeboothe]

@@delynnculp3768 go to the Deb site other people have mentioned. She has a video of her dying a couch with her paints that is soft when done.kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaioq2lpaMiqh7M

[@karensheppard1471]

I am actually shocked that a sanding block is being used. Use a brush and brush in the direction of the nap while wet and then again when dry

[@charissab6087]

@@delynnculp3768 I would try a brush from a suede cleaning kit to restore fabric nap instead of a sanding block.

[@amberjohannes9817]

I want to dye this end up cushions, do you think this is possible? It's a sort of textured floral..I want a dark taupe.. Thanks...

[@kathyl5610]

About 4 years ago I “painted” Rit dye on a cream colored fabric chair. I was going for a dark blue and I used the entire bottle. I used a paint brush and just painted it on the chair. It came out perfect! I loved it. Last year I found a fabric rocker, swivel chair at Goodwill for $10.00 and decided that I would try it again. The chair was a pink color and when I applied the dark blue dye,I ended up with a purple chair. Lesson learned, it does matter what color the fabric is to begin with. But it does work.

[@yogaxvida]

Did you dilute or applied the paint directly to the fabric? Also did you rinse or apply the sealer at the end to prevent staining?

[@cupcakePOWER561]

What she said

[@Liliarthan]

Hi @kathyl5610, did you dilute the dye first?

[@margaritacastillo8062]

Love the dye idea! Agree with others, wet surface before applying dye. It’s equivalent to “priming “ your piece. Just a reminder for liquid cleansers and getting in cracks, use an Upright garden sprayer. It’s Easier, faster and more thorough.

[@bushrahaider2783]

Your training as a teacher is really helping us out here to follow. You are not speeding through or skipping parts. That makes your channel shine among all the rest. Love your style. Keep it up. Love the chair by the way. Prayers and love

[@conniepoe1793]

Hi Lauren, You worked so hard on this chair! I appreciate everything you teach us. Thank you for all your inspiration!!

[@heidigresh2743]

There is a special brush for suedes. It has rubber bristles. It might make it softer and smoother and less crusty. Velvet often needs to be combed in one direction to lay down. It is kinda like the lines on a carpet from using the vacuum cleaner.

[@denicejohn6251]

The reason it's blotchy is that the chair is made of synthetic Fibre...it won't take the dye properly

[@debragreen9778]

Makes sense

[@jlachowiec]

@@debragreen9778 I recall Rit dye has different formulations for natural versus artificial fibers. Not sure which Lauren used.

[@atlanticknots727]

she's using the rit dye for synthetic fibers, so that's not the issue

[@madusonkeeper]

There is rit for synthetic material

[@kristinshirley6249]

She’s using the right one… it’s the RIT dye more

[@hnycreek]

I think it looks fabulous!! It has a worn looking patina, only consistent with age! It has a wonderful bohemian vibe to it!!! I can just see a wonderful blanket on it to complete the look! Great job!

[@foreveryoungagain]

I've seen several other flippers actually paint chairs and sofas with watered down paint fabric softener and water...yup with a paint brush...they say to really scrub it in with the paintbrush...I haven't tried it but I've seen it work

[@beebuzz959]

The Rit dye company has a video on how to dye chairs, so if you look it up that will have the specifics.

[@leeannoneal5537]

Kudos for trying something new! Suggest testing application methods/dye strength on the discarded skirt as first step. It did take a lot of time and I’m not in love with the look, though it’s cute. Chalk paint would be my preferred method. I like the idea of painting the base gold.

[@starlapercle9575]

I wonder how are you going to rinse it.

[@tessarae9127]

Exactly what I’m doing with my chair 😎👍

[@fatimaweeks92]

is chalk paint better

[@AJ-ss5te]

I heard chalk paint for outdoor stuff can make it hot to sit on because of the wax in the paint?

[@TheIcool76]

@@starlapercle9575 bissell cleaner

[@hinatanaru09]

This video came at the perfect time! I have a chair that I cleaned and it ruined the color of the fabric (who knew cleaning would make it worse). But seeing this video made me want to dye it instead of throwing it out the window. Thanks for that!

[@christinewallin3185]

I've painted velvet chairs with clay based paint, spraying areas w water then scrubbing the paint on to thoroughly saturate the fibers then dry and scrub/sand between coats. The fixative is new to me, but a great idea..... so far so good w the paint curing on the chair in my experience.

[@KB-rc5xc]

Yes DIY clay base works well... Debs design diary has videos on it... must scrub it deep and use mister bottle to saturate fabric.

[@christinewallin3185]

@@KB-rc5xc I've used the technique with DDD paint as well as Wise Owl... both worked well as long as water saturation, scrubbing in the paint well, sanding between coats to keep the fabric soft... loved each project

[@vanessapettipas8198]

Making your chair very wet is very important , but I use an insect pump sprayer for the dye. It works great. I have even use the same technique to dye carpets in RV's

[@gloriafields4328]

I've never seen a dyed chair but it turned out pretty good. I'm really interested in watching how this chair finally turns out. Thanks for a great teaching video !!

[@kybifox13]

Dang. Congratulations on that. I'm sure you're glad it's over but you seriously did amazing. Thank you so much for pushing through to show us how it looks! I would have given up for sure

[@carricowherd3826]

I really love the color variation. It's very unique and worth every penny spent and the time in my opinion. I'm going to try to find one for myself.

[@seviregis7441]

I love that shimmery color green. Was a lot of work, but once it was fully saturated, it looked really nice. It looks like it needs some upholstery stapling underneath where it’s a bit tattered.

[@vickyhaggerty763]

A good option for those that want to change fabric color. I think it was a good learning experience watching you and what it all involves.

[@emusaurus]

While I appreciate the amount of work you put into it, I think it looked better before. Thanks for uploading, it was something different.

[@Stoffmonster467]

She tried it, and you need one piece for that. I doubt whether it will last, the colour, and I don't like green, but I also appreciate that she showed this trial.

[@amethyst1826]

@@Stoffmonster467 I'd have removed the cover from the cushion to dye that. It just made sense to me.

[@vhead612]

Yeah it’s totally an idea I would want to try! But without a reference point. What can ya do? She did it and I applaud her for that. Patience. I did feel a little sad, as bubbly a personality she has, you could see she was bummed for a sec. The positive person she is and one to look on the bright side, keep it moving & that this is was a teaching moment! I appreciate her time & resources and everyone who may have tips created a conversation for learners.

[@dorisdavis5454]

Not

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

she got a video out of it....and showed us all NOT to do this

[@RhondaPressnall]

I have not done dying of furniture, however had definitely thought of it. Love the way it turned out and will probably do it myself one day. Thanks for the demo. Love you and Neum. Keep up the great videos.

[@marciakessler1911]

Thanks for walking us through the process. I have a chinz chair I am going to try with denim dye and hoping that it looks like a well worn pair of jeans. If you dont sell yours, take it to a girls college dorm, they'll love it for the boho vibe it has!!!

[@dl7400]

Love it!!!😍🥰 it looks good!!! I’ve done this on a beige velvet suede chair too a turquoise blue green 🤗

[@julialimbrick333]

Thanks for trying something new and different. Love your blogs, I look forward to them every week.❤️🌸

[@_JanetLouise]

thanks for taking us along on the learning experience. Looks good.

[@joycecoleman5289]

Chair looks great! So glad I watched. I have a glider which is cream color with marker stains and was looking to see how to dye the cushions. Your video was right on time. Can't wait to try it.

[@lisakay8798]

I can't believe you dyed a chair! :) It turned out better than I expected. This video took me way back to wonderful memories of my sweet mother. We would go to thrift stores and buy clothes etc that my mother would dye to refresh them. If it would fit in the gumbo pot or the washing machine it was dyeable! From jackets and sweaters to curtains and bed linens, she dyed it all. Thank you! Love your videos!

[@lindah120]

Wow, that was very labor intensive. I’ve painted furniture with fabric and went much smoother. Two good names are Heirloom Traditions and DIY paint, as well as many others out there with you tube videos.

[@kimberlydrake8654]

Just a fellow fan......I do believe Heirloom Traditions does not recommend using their paint on a velvety texture....however Debi DIY paint very successfully dyed a velvet couch....I believe it is her most watched video!

[@jaycel.4030]

Love your videos!!! With regards to the crusty feel you were speaking of, I usually add fabric softener to the mixture I’m using to die or paint the fabric and it makes such a difference!!! 😃

[@dianethompson9525]

Yes-too labor intensive! Synthetic materials never really take dye evenly. I tried dyeing many pieces of clothing, including tie dye and it always had to be done on cotton!

[@moxie32680]

I love it! You did an amazing job as usual.

[@Samluvshobos]

I have painted a wingback chair with Waverly chalk paint! It's sitting in my living room and I'd definitely do it again! Turned out really great and I get compliments on the piece often. 😊

[@willtheman840]

Can we still get Waverly chalk paint?

[@Samluvshobos]

@@willtheman840 Walmart has it still last time I checked 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rachelking7002]

@sam luvshobos I'm glad you shared your experience with paint because I was going to ask her if painting it would be better. I was going to look up a video on painting furniture to see what come up.

[@Samluvshobos]

@@rachelking7002 definitely would recommend taking a look at some KZbin tutorials as well. I did before I started!

[@ziggyd93]

Quick question on painting: how is the texture? Does it feel stiff? Or does it still feel like fabric?

[@christinechin1909]

Thank You Lauren for diving into this project. Yes it’s time consuming but it shows it’s possible. Like you said in the video, it would be really great if you wanted a special colour to flow with a specific decor. A tie dye chair? !

[@mariannerollins6144]

You are just a breath of fresh air. Kind considerate, passionate and overall a pleasure to watch.

[@rethamoore4282]

Lauren , I'm blown away by your flip! I never thought you could dye fabric while it is on the chair. I washed a fabric chair once and it took three days in the sun to dry and still it took on a mildew smell and was still damp. I ended up tossing it out . I'm glad yours turned out so nice.❤❤

[@tinabennett8524]

Great! Thanks for the video, we’ve been discussing this, thanks. I think it looks good for a look. I think in a nursery or library. A blue could have a water or sky type affect. Again great information thanks.

[@vintagemarkat3266]

New Subscriber!! Love the green but like you stated it took a lot of work and your time is valuable. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@lourdesboet2709]

I've tried painting cushions with latex paint. Still a work in progress. I've seen other videos where softner is added. Over all I think your video and you are an inspiration.

[@jessicahaynie9426]

You could try warm water in your Bissell to prep the piece and then add dye to the Bissell to put on the color. Then as a third step do a fabric softener and water mix to soften the fabric once it's dried down. Not sure it would work but I've seen people dye their old carpets with a shampooer. So theoretically it could work the same way for furniture as well.

[@mishpotter8387]

Does the dye rinse out from the Bissell machine?

[@MizzCthulhu]

@@mishpotter8387 I tried using my bissell little green machine. I guess the paint clogged up the spray area. So I don’t recommend it.

[@kring7665]

Stunning shade of green! Makes me wish I had something to dye that color!

[@MariaRivera-to1tr]

Love this video. I definitely will not try it. However I did paint my bedroom set after seeing varios of your video. Thanks for sharing. From Puerto Rico I’m a fan

[@ks7343]

You worked so hard on this chair! It looks cool and different and I hope you sell it quickly!

[@ladawnab.5645]

Some friends of mine used Rit dye to dye their carpet from cream to a rust brown. It turned out great! Amazing what you can dye with this product!

[@skyelyte1699]

Woo, that is a lot of work! Thanks so very much for a valuable lesson. The profit is much better without the extra work to dye it for sure.

[@kimb7970]

Thank you for sharing that process. I don’t think I’ll try it. But I really like the outcome of your chair and I hope it sold quick for you

[@ldavis9725]

The chair looks velvet. If you overwork velvet with water based products, it can become stiff or shrink. The dye would be great on other types of fabric I’m sure! Still looks great in the end! Another thing you can do is put some fabric softener on it to give it a nice condition.

[@jillbuckingham3756]

Very cool! Very creative! You're so brave to try totally new things.

[@srusch1]

Hey guys, I love all that you’ve accomplished with your channel and business so far! It’s super inspiring! Wondering if you’ve thought about doing some kind of basic reupholstering flip project? Love the new space too!

[@CK_Loves_Tea]

Lauren! That tee is FANTASTIC! Superb design! This is the first of your chair flips that I’ve seen. I really did not expect removing the skirt would have such a dramatic effect.

[@maryoconnell3857]

I think the material is what made the dyeing so difficult. I have chairs in my garage that a friend game me that are linen. I'm going to try the dye, and I will let you know how it comes out. Truthfully, the color seems uneven, but I still believe it's that plush material. You have lots of patience Lauren. Great effort as usual!

[@shellykates1701]

Thank you so much for posting this video I have been thinking about dyeing a chair in my guest bedroom ,but my personal experience dying clothes is that dye doesn't always come out evenly, and I would say that your chair proves that point, I'm grateful that you went into all the details and showed the intensiveness of the whole process, I love the chair I have and am worried about not getting the perfect results without spending a fortune having to redo it if I make a mistake, thank you again, Im rethinking dyeing and probably going to opt for furniture paint based on your video. I'm hitting the like button and subscribing so I can learn more from you❤keep up the good work. I loved the video but to be honest I didn't love the uneven dye on the chair.

[@andreatrepasburgess7551]

it looked like a lot I usually love your projects this was not my favorite , to uneven for me . but I love that you try different projects. I started watching thinking maybe my couch and after watching noway hahaha!

[@karenalbanese7810]

Hi Lauren I admire how patient you are about trying new techniques in your furniture flipping. I was wondering if you ever tried coloring fabric with chalk paint? I’ve done lamp shades with chalk paint and they look amazing! ( I water it down) I’ve seen other do fabric on chairs as well. Even vinyl. Keep up the good work Love you guys as a couple! I’m a 62 year old furniture flipper! I started last year and LOVE IT!

[@debysanger3847]

I have an old ivory chair that I chalk painted. It took hardly any effort, turned out amazing and is super comfortable to sit in.

[@mishpotter8387]

What type of fabric is it?

[@ivaniah438]

Thanks for the idea! I was going to cover my chairs wih another fabric but I'll try this :D

[@chuckmorrison7085]

Thanks again for all the terrific tips/information.🤩😊☺️👍🇨🇦🤠

[@denicejohn6251]

My biggest concern is color xfer to the person sitting on it...that dye is meant to be rinsed, then heat set in the dryer

[@fastfeather3025]

I thought the same thing. However, she added another product that keeps the dye from transferring. 😊

[@juneramirez8580]

Perfect timing for me as I have an old chain in my bedroom that does no go with my new color in my room and was wondering if it could be dyed.

[@kathyl5610]

I dyed a chair blue and did not use any other products and it never transferred to anything else.

[@leahpeterson11]

I agree. I don't think that fixative is going to do much to help that. I hope the buyer of this piece knows how it was dyed so they can be careful! 😬

[@Notnonnabear]

@@juneramirez8580 You can try painting it with Fusion mineral paint. They have a tutorial on their KZbin channel.

[@debbiericker8223]

I think the cushion and the chair itself are noticeably different colors now. I guess we all learned a good lesson from this experiment.

[@rhondabolash4007]

Not a fan of the chair but loved watching you try something different. So not a fail for the teaching part. Have you ever painted a headboard/footboard for a bed? And do those sell easily?

[@dorisgreenberg2811]

Love watching your use of different methods. I just wonder if the dye will rub off on people sitting on it. Sometimes when dry, dark colors can rub off

[@gnash64]

I've wanted to try this for quite some time but wasn't sure how I would do it. Considered chalk paint then decided, No. I will definitely be trying this method with a bedroom chair that I plan to keep. Thanks bunches. Hugs!

[@leeanncampos]

That looked like a lot of work but definitely worth a try. I love that your followers are so encouraging and offer some great tips. I was thinking to use a more concentrated mixture of dye for a more intense color, then use the Bissel to rinse off for a more even coverage.. Maybe this would prevent drip marks that dried in the sun. One more suggestion, maybe use a fan to dry instead of the sun. Or even a heater to heat set the color. Lots of love Lauren! Always enjoy your videos.

[@claudinekatsiroubas8982]

Hi Lauren, that was something different, well done looks good not sure about the colour, but for a first try, great job.🙂🙂

[@lindashaw7160]

Watching a bunch of your videos today and enjoying all of them. One of your videos you were using a very short and wide paint brush, I've tried searching for one like yours but can't seem to find the one you were using. Would be great for getting into very short spaces. Thanks

[@tinatipps5042]

I actually like the antique look to it!! Lots of work but cute! Thank you for experimenting for us!!

[@elizabethturel78]

Wow, you did do a lot of work on that chair. Looks good. Would like to tell you though that Debi Beard, Debi’s Design Diary ( DIY, is her paint company) did her velvet couch with DIY chalk paint about 3 years ago. It was what brought me to her KZbin channel. She still has the couch. It’s worth a look.

[@indigodenim]

Yes same here, I love Debi!!

[@JackieBluXO]

I watched Debi's video on painting that sofa, it turned out great!

[@candacelinville5749]

Same! Debi, Upcycled by Bri and Jami Ray Vintage all use DIY paint on upholstery and it always turns out amazing! I hope maybe Lauren will try the paint sometime. Debis DIY Paint in general is fabulous ! 💗

[@donnacarriero2633]

Debbies design

[@humblehalfacre8464]

Chalk paint chairs turn hard and crusty after a bit and look cheap

[@DianaJewell-jf9ep]

Love the color !!

[@DeeGotit1951]

i did a chair with fabric spray, my one complaint is the change texture. this was a project for myself, but to improve it I think i will try the gentle sanding. also, when experimenting with dye color, could you have tried testing a piece of the discarded skirt. Love your work

[@sherronbaker735]

I’d like to see you work on a recliner. I enjoy watching your videos and learn a lot too. I never have attempted any furniture makeover yet but who knows, I just might try it!

[@janiewarre9941]

I really enjoyed the video. I have thought about dying a piece of furniture before, after 3 days of work on this chair I wouldn’t want to try it myself. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of your followers.

[@mommommary]

Wow! Just watched because I am needing advise on dyeing an arm chair ,so Just in time. I have the Rit Dye also but do not have to go through as much process as you did. Mine in just upholstered dining chair. It is white brocade and am hoping that I can spray it with water first, then spray with dye. Wish me luck. You put a lot of sweat into that piece! BTW, I LOVE Nieman's new hair cut. He's so cute!!

[@patriciahastings9035]

Came out nice! Looks cozy!

[@berthagarza2560]

I love your green rocking chair you did great!!

[@kathleenveltsos7973]

Love that color! Came out great!

[@holly5791]

I see a lot of good suggestions, here. I don't know if this would work with dye, but does work with paint, to keep down the crunchy feel. There is actually a fabric conditioner. You can usually purchase at a fabric store, but a craft supply store should sell it, also.

[@chelseaschmidt4417]

Thank you for this! I’m looking at recovering my rocking chair glider because the white with kids and west Texas wind/dust just isn’t staying white. I was quoted $400 plus fabric so I’m thinking of dying it instead since the fabric is in good condition but it just shows too much dirt

[@pattibrown1809]

I think it looks great! You did a fantastic job🌼

[@FurnitureFlippingTeacher]

Thank you!

[@miriamtorres1001]

I think is a great option. I love the way the chair turned out… love the celery green color!

[@carriecooke4824]

I am currently decorating my living room and have a very large pine corner unit and I am not sure if I should paint it or just wax it to bring the natural grain of the wood out. It was made by my dad who is a carpenter about 15 years ago.

[@kathoakes929]

I like the chair. If you dampen it before applying the dye it goes on better. You can also put salt in the water and that sets the dye so it doesn't transfer onto clothing etc.

[@mtmama41]

I just may try this Lauren...I have 2 orange swivel rockers that go with nothing in my house now. I think black will be the color for at least one. Thanks for the ideas.

[@blancavr1]

Great job as usual. One question: I'm always concerned about the unfinished edge after ripping off the skirt, has that ever been a problem or complaint from customers? Thank you and I love your work ❤

[@KilowattMotors]

This was interesting. I like how u made sure to try all the application methods so we would know which works best. I wish the green was deeper. Like an olive green. And mixed with black, maybe a hint of yellow, dash of blue, sprinkle of red. 🤔 I love fun colored chairs so I get how u would want to pick green 🙂

[@roseannepryor4068]

Binging your videos! I’m going to try this! But still scared😱. Going to try a few pieces in my own home, to see if this is really for me?

[@belindalively8494]

Hey it's best to use your Bissell to spray on color ...I've done it with a small Bissell and it's works great

[@laurenregina5827]

woah mind blown

[@mishpotter8387]

Does it stain your Bissell? I'd have to rent one.

[@missedwinamae]

I’m excited to see how this turns out. I have also seen people use chalk paint to actually paint it. That is what I was really interested in. I’m just watching and waiting to see how this comes out.

[@chloesmom412]

I seen another KZbin person paint a stool and then ended up covering with new material.

[@Stoffmonster467]

@@chloesmom412 yes, I would ask an upholstery shop - or in case it's my business I would go to upholstery classes.

[@zannegoldwire2788]

I tuned in to watch you dye the chair,I mostly use RIT Dye for dying draperies, clothing and salvage fabrics for sewing. I've never used the "Dye Stay" fixitive however I usually with RIT Dye use white vinegar deluted with equal parts water sprayed or rinsed in the rinse cycle with fabrics afterwards to keep it from bleeding(less expensive technique)but effective...did you have any issues w/the RIT Dye fixative afterwards? I must say it came out l👀king fairly well tho...

[@portaamber]

I've seen several paints say they are applicable to chairs and couches, but I'm so skeptical lol. I'd love to see you paint a chair sometime 🥰

[@angelaramseyrobinson4407]

Thanks! I’ve been dying to use Rit dye-pun unintended.. lol. I did use a spray dye I got from a craft store that is typically used for dried flowers on my microfiber couch and it turned out amazing. I stuck with a very similar color to just refresh it and make it look new. I do have a lot of Debi’s DIY paint -which I really love. It’s clay, chalk based and super pigmented so you can water it down and get a dye effect on fabric. She has videos as well as others, and the trick seems to be wetting the fabric first, keeping it wet and using a sanding block to work it into layers between coats. I have a chaise in a light color I want to paint. The RIT with color protector makes sense. I may go with actual dye.

[@linwills404]

Great job!! Don't listen to the haters!!! You keep stepping out and try new things!! Love your story!!

[@karenokeane6461]

Have actually used Annie Sloan chalk paint on velvet chairs....applied in a circular motion with round brush; following with clear wax, then sanding like you did to soften it back up again. It worked beautifully. Fun video with the rit dye experiment. :)

[@micheascott5516]

awesome! i'd love to see you repair leather. we have 2, beautiful, navy leather winged back recliners that need patching. to have it done professionally is waayyy out of the budget, so i've decide to check out youtube! love your work, pace, descriptions & directions on that inform well. thank you!

[@JackieBluXO]

Thanks for trying this method, now everyone who asked has their answer. It turned ok and im sure someone will love it and buy it.

[@dsparks149]

I love the chair it came out really good I love the color well you’re right it took a long time to get to that stage and it’s not perfect but it’s good ❤