We have a REALLY comfortable couch we bought from Craigslist for $40 last year. It's upholstered in denim. Hate the look, love the comfort. We were going to throw it out but elected to paint it instead! I'm so excited we get to keep this great couch. With the help of your video, I'm feeling more confident. Thank you.
@deniseowens11637 ай бұрын
What did you prime it with? And what kind of paint did you use.
@aprillia558 жыл бұрын
I like the pattern peeping through, the color block effect, and the overall final product. it looks very chic, and I could see that piece of furniture in a decorating mag. also, with the painting... you could always reupholster if you didn't like it. old furniture with wood frames..worth reworking, for sure.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@SinisterMinister8 жыл бұрын
never thought you could paint a couch. I learn something new everyday
@trishana1o18 жыл бұрын
yea... i think acrylic paint is the best paint to use on fabric tho.
@zosco6664 жыл бұрын
you need a fabric DIY or a chalked paint for it, and yes acrylic.
@E-Kat4 жыл бұрын
You will be a couch paintato!
@Tinalala18 жыл бұрын
That's a very interesting project. Never thought to paint furniture like that, but opens up the options when I go to Savers!
@ilove2paint8 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness this is a BIG project! It turned out fantastic! I love the color and how it looks like the "grandchild" of the old look! It is great that now they have a product that softens the paint!
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
yes, it was a bit scary before the final FAB! coat, just make sure to sand between layers and it softens it so much!
@NancyLynn8 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are one gutsy lady Lindsay! I had no idea you could "paint" furniture! It is so sad that we can't get good quality furniture like we used to and I think you made the right decision undertaking this because reupholstering is also very expensive. Fab job Lindsay and "you rock" girl!
@deborahfoster19605 жыл бұрын
I know this video is two years old but I'm just seeing it. 👀 but child yes,you can paint any fabric or surface with chalk paint. Paint will change your life. I did my entire kitchen with chalk p and acrylic paint. Even painted the ugly gross wallpaper,cabinets,too. Kitchen looks like I spent thousands of dollars. Probably only cost me about $100. Also use Dollar Tree plastic placemats for a backsplash border type thing. It looks amazing. And all u have to do is staple them to the wall and cut them to fit. It looks so neat and very easy. Also if you want to change the color just spray paint them to any color you like. Or get new ones and start over. Or just use the pattern that's already on the placemats. So many different uses if you put your mind to it. Now on to painting my sofas. Gonna be way better than replacing it on a tight budget. I have nothing to lose...the sofas was given to me so, I've saved money already. 👍 My entire old apt was DIY thrift store finds❤
@SouthernCoastal2 жыл бұрын
@@deborahfoster1960 OK, I know it’s been a few years hopefully you were still active on here. I love hearing about all of the projects you completed. Are you still doing that type of thing? I would love to see pictures somehow if possible.
@joannecarroll55047 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this vid & would love to see you do more of this type of thing. As well as being a crafter, I'm an avid DIYer & I really don't watch a lot of DIY vids because I often feel disappointed in them - you see, my pet peeve is people doing a half-assed job & calling it a "hack" (probably has something to do with being the daughter of an engineer) instead of researching a job & doing it thoroughly so it lasts. I love that you put real effort into everything you do, you gave valuable insight with this project. Many thanks.
@thefrugalcrafter7 жыл бұрын
that was my beef with Pinterest for a while, just pain bad info and projects that did not work. I am glad you have found value in my projects!
@teemmm5384 жыл бұрын
I know my 4 years late with this is amazing I'm wondering how it's holding up today?
@abigailsantana42328 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsey, At first I said "Oh no she didn't!" The end results are truly fantastic! Who knew furniture could be painted! Thanks for giving us advice on how to give old furniture new life!
@RichBoden8 жыл бұрын
I opened it thinking "A painted sofa?! This has GOT to look terrible..." and was SO WRONG - it came out brilliantly. I'd just never thought to paint a sofa!
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
thanks! It was fun!
@CraftyMomma058 жыл бұрын
You learn something new everyday! I never would have thought to paint a couch! It looks beautiful, but I do think the cushions are a bit too light. I think it is because I really like the green! How does the family like it? They are lucky to have a crafty momma in the house!
@rubymimosa8 жыл бұрын
I love this and the awning recommendation. Perfect! Also completely agree with your thinking on disposable furniture. I had begun looking for replacement bedroom furniture after 20 years when mom pointed out it was "real" and not particle board. So repairs and decoupaging it is and this video inspired more! Thank you so much, as a non-creative person you, patioelf, and CraftKlutch are invaluable!! ps: oh! A collab between you three would be so very cool! Maybe your individual takes on renewing patio furniture for the summer?
@paula32806 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I really like the color you chose but I think I would have kept the seats the same color. I know it's a lot of work and I think you did a terrific job! and your so cute to.
@ivelisepereira26843 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see the couch after , the final result!
@JeanneGS18 жыл бұрын
What a great way to spruce up a well-made couch! I absolutely agree - they just don't make furniture like they used to!! Unless you want to spend serious money, and even then you have to really do your homework and check out the company and really look at the furniture. I think yours came out just wonderfully! And I love, love the color! I would have probably thought of doing this but would have immediately discounted the idea because I'd know it would be stiff and "crunchy"! But you've proved it possible!! Great job, great tips! Thanks!!
@jeanieferretti42038 жыл бұрын
I have painted a chair then stenciled it also I have painted canvas shoes all with acrylic paint and an additive . Thanks for your wonderful video! So glad you shared it.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
I want to try FAB on shoes too!
@jeanieferretti42038 жыл бұрын
Love to see that!
@QuantumKitty5 жыл бұрын
Wow I really love that you can see the pinstripe show. This was a huge project and it came out beautifully. Great job!
@CreativelyInspired8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. You pretty much answered all the unanswered questions so many of us had. It isn't a chore I would want so I'm happy you shared this. I would rather buy or sew a cover or buy a whole new what ever it was I might have thought about doing this too. Lol. Thx this was an awesome tutorial. 😘💨
@1974KAAR8 жыл бұрын
good idea for the umbrella. I'm going to look into this for outside. great ideas- thanks!
@debbiemurphy97248 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, you may be a lifesaver. I had just purchased this product to paint a chair, and could not find a KZbin video that showed the steps. Based on your experience, I may not have purchased enough product (1 primer, 1 top coat, 2 chalk paint), so i am happy that i didn't start yet. The chair is one of those oversized chairs, so i think it will need as much as a couch.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
what is the fabric made of? That is a factor and what size are the containers of chalk paint? I would think a quart of paint and 2 FAB primers and 1 sealer
@fathima88888 жыл бұрын
tou remind me of my friends mom and you painted the couch so nicely from old to brand new
@roseryan15428 жыл бұрын
Woman, you really are dedicated. You have way more patience than I do. What an undertaking, but you did it. YAYYY! lol.
@reigna9638 жыл бұрын
Did the same thing two years ago. Absolutely loved my new (old) couch!
@debterry10078 жыл бұрын
I cannot say this is something i would do. But i certainly can appreciate your sense of adventure and your bravery... :) That certainly was a huge job. Hugs! deb
@diannedduhaime73438 жыл бұрын
Lindsey you did a great job on the couch I love the color. I just spent 2000. on one I should of painted my old one. Thanks for sharing.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
it is crazy what they cost and they are not made as well, I bet you picked good one tho:)
@cynthiaruffner41588 жыл бұрын
This is why I love watching you, Lindsay. If I took on a project like this (and, yes, I am the ambitious type that would take it on without really knowing what I was doing), I'd never think to make it ombre if I was running out of paint. But you pulled it off and it looks incredible. I dunno how I feel about how light the cushions wound up being...I think I'd still want them a bit darker. BUT if it makes you happy, then that's awesome. My husband and I (we're in our late 20's, by the way) absolutely refuse to buy new furniture because it's all made in China of crap particle board and falls apart in no time flat. Several years ago, when we first started living together, we were given a bed frame and chest of drawers that my cousin was getting rid of. Didn't take long for the chest to start falling apart because it was so cheaply made. So, we went looking for a replacement and everything new that was made out of real wood was C-R-A-Z-Y expensive, so we wound up looking at Peddler's Malls for an old chest that was still in good shape. I think that's how we're going to buy furniture from now on, because nothing modern is made worth a darn, or cost an arm and a leg.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
good for you and refinishing is really fun too!
@cynthiaruffner41588 жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to refinish something, because it looks like fun. Fortunately, I haven't had to yet. But, I'm sure there'll be a day when I have to.
@TomoyaKun1004 жыл бұрын
I wish they sold the original clear all-in-one fab still. They did offer shades of the gray that I am using, but the clear would be great for those that don't have the color that they are planning to use.
@natalieferrer63047 жыл бұрын
Great tip on vacuuming in between sanding!!!! I have to do my hair like yours too
@pjpony12348 жыл бұрын
It turned out beautiful! I have a solid oak framed Thomasville couch with springs in the cushions. It has lasted me 26 years and is just beginning to show wear. It's identical to yours with a different fabric. Want to visit and do mine? Lol! I am contemplating reupholstering it because it is way too nice to toss. I love older furniture.
@DeniseBrooks19558 жыл бұрын
Is there nothing you can't do Lindsay?! Looks GREAT!
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@taeriefale8 жыл бұрын
I had no idea this was a thing! I am so excited to know that I can give a new life to my kitchen chairs! Very nice. :3
@loobeloo7 жыл бұрын
can anyone else see the pattern after painting
@HHpantalaimon7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but that's the drawback with painting/dyeing upholstery, rather than just reupholstering the piece of furniture
@joannecarroll55047 жыл бұрын
You're SUPPOSED to see the pattern, didn't you hear her explaining? This type of fabric is known as a self-patterned stripe - woven into the upholstery fabric, creating glossy stripes & matt stripes (or smooth & rough) on the fabric. Paint only changes the colour on the outside of the fabric, it doesn't change how it was constructed 30 years ago. The pattern will continue to show light & shade now as the light hits the rough & smooth separately, just as she already explained to you.
@BBCHZ7 жыл бұрын
kate emily pascoe, sure can! It looked better before... 😕
@LittleWillie10007 жыл бұрын
She talks about it. Did you listen to the video?
@lovemetoknowme11156 жыл бұрын
I would've painted it silver and used black tacks to accent it. And of course add lots of soft flurry pillows with plenty of color and charm.
@RooibaardBoerseun5 жыл бұрын
"White has more pigmentation" No it doesn't. Also, you should have wet the surface prior to staining the fibres (Not painting) Having the surface wet would have used much less product, dry much quicker and also prevent the fabric from hardening and/or potentially cracking up.
@malia94203 жыл бұрын
Wet with what if you don’t mind me asking? Just water?
@RooibaardBoerseun3 жыл бұрын
Water
@RooibaardBoerseun3 жыл бұрын
Mist and area with water. Do this again for the second coat. Not soak it but wet enough to help fabric absorb the stain (paint) Once you're satisfied with the colour and everything is 100% dry you can seal it with a thin layer or wax and polish it. You can find fabric wax but any wax will do. This will give it a leather appearance
@rottnlove2 жыл бұрын
@leo Allam White paint and white Base are two different breeds of horse in the race here... White paint does actually have more "white color pigments". Base paints only look like "white" paint before they are tinted and are actually not a heavy white pigment like a white paint and if used without adding tinting pigments would dry much less white than a white paint. The reason for this is that Base paints are by design to be tinted with color pigment only. For example let's take a primary red paint (let's say for tinting the Base paint requires 1 fluid Oz of red pigment) 1 fl oz of red pigment added to an actual white paint would result in a more pastel pink-ish and less of the deep primary red that the Base that is designed to be tinted results would be. That is because the tinted Base paints "whiteness" dries as "less white", (similar to how Elmer's White School Glue is white but dries more clear and not that same in the bottle color of white)...This is why the tinted Base type of paints will look much differeny (light/whiter) in a second coat over a dried first coat.
@RobbsHomemadeLife8 жыл бұрын
I had no idea you could paint furniture, great video. My mom always took dye and used it to change the colors of fabric in her house, from curtains to throw rugs, lord help me if she ever had known about painting the furniture. We would never have had anywhere to sit. If I did this, I would get a lint roller to go along with the vacuum cleaner. I also wonder if there aren't some ways to make low cost chalk paint to save money. thanks again!
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
hahaha, too funny:) I have added plaster to latex paint to make a chaly paint but you have to be careful, sometimes if hardens or gets chunky.
@OrigamiTree8 жыл бұрын
That is MAGIC. Amazing transformation. 😱
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
thanks Jenny!
@crewnash90173 жыл бұрын
i guess it is kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online?
@jacksonyusuf7333 жыл бұрын
@Crew Nash Ehh try Flixportal. just search on google after it:) -jackson
@crewnash90173 жыл бұрын
@Jackson Yusuf Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it !!
@Dia_7hom8 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating project, I loved this video!! I don't think I blinked once during the entire thing lol. Wow you are so talented and patient 👍
@loriseabrook19068 жыл бұрын
What a transformation!!! Would not have thought of it lol! Leave it to you to show us lol!!! TFS!
@ianjackson58348 жыл бұрын
have you ever done any fabric upholstery? it's great to see a old frame have new life put back in to it. one of the best crafts ever. Thanks for the video I did not Know that you cud do that.
@Scrapsoflife8 жыл бұрын
I've thought of doing this for my recliner sofa--making a slipcover for something with two moving ends is far more daunting than applying some paint!
@ChristinaFurnerWebber8 жыл бұрын
Hi wonder woman!😉 My gosh!! You sure put in a lot of work into this. And it shows! What a marvelous job you did and your couch turned out gorgeous! I'm pretty sure I'd never be able to take on such an enormous project. I sanded and painted my kitchen cabinets - ONCE and that's all I need to say about that😀 Never again! LOL! Thank you for sharing this process and how cool is it that fabric-covered furniture can be painted?!? Just awesome!!😊
@wvindependent14647 жыл бұрын
Great idea doing the ombre!
@mvass294evr8 жыл бұрын
Who would have thunk you could paint a couch? I'm not in love with this idea but it sure would save some money and it would definitely repurpose some old furniture. Good for you for trying this out and I hope you get a few years out of a well loved piece of furniture. Lord knows it is an investment these days when you buy new furniture.
@lechat87366 жыл бұрын
Hey, Lindsay! By chance, I just found my first video of you that has glued me to your channel until today - lol. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018 to you and all your loved ones! Hugs, Josi
@thefrugalcrafter6 жыл бұрын
+le chat aww, thank you:) happy new year to you as well!
@MadiJunkie8 жыл бұрын
This turned out really nice! I would love to see more of these DIYs :DDD
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
I have a few more up my sleeve!
@MadiJunkie8 жыл бұрын
YAY :DDDD
@KamilaRoutsis8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic job! You are so great Lindsay!
@chrisf63907 жыл бұрын
Wow, who knew you could do this?! Thank you for showing us the process so thoroughly. I have a high-low upholstery where the high part is bumply, and it's probably synthetic. Is that paintable? I'd paint the arms and front, then sew slipcovers for the cushions using the homemade fitted sheet method (see tutes on YT).
@carriedan10008 жыл бұрын
Wow! You are so brave!! I would never attempt to do this!!
@DDspaperworks8 жыл бұрын
Okay, what CAN'T you do! This is a nice reject. Reminds me of the sofa that Deb''s Design Dairy did. You two are brave ladies, but so creative. Thanks for taking us along the process. DD
@rxstrmom8 жыл бұрын
Girrrrllll...so proud of you for tackling this project. Good for you !!! xo patti :)
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
thanks Patti!
@tayw.27506 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I have one I have to paint in grey. Thanks for the info.
@katforgiven64117 жыл бұрын
I can still see the stripe,s but I like it that way.
@marymyers79448 жыл бұрын
Paint your couch? I didn't know this was possible. You did a great job!
@MissBec8 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't a light superfine sand paper be better than a paper bag on the primer?
@jaspermartin74446 жыл бұрын
OMG THERE IS NOTHING LINDSAY CAN'T DO!!!! 💖💖💖
@joannestupak47498 жыл бұрын
Wow...as always you inspire me to try new things. Beautiful!
@Laryanka6 жыл бұрын
I loved how it looked with just primer. Wonder if it's ok to seal after primer.
@nikosheblid88897 жыл бұрын
Great job and love all your tips and explanation 👍
@amberblack95878 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this on some cushions I have for the chairs on my table!
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
yay! good luck!
@janniestubblefield11248 жыл бұрын
Like your new couch
@getexposed90727 жыл бұрын
Your hair is so cute!😍
@Jazzyjess498 жыл бұрын
Very nice job! Thanks for sharing. Jess
@MBGRAYDESIGNS7 жыл бұрын
You should try Annie Sloan much easier
@jeannethompson55648 жыл бұрын
The baskets look very nice under the sofa. Great job. Who knew?
@tinasmith97408 жыл бұрын
Wow you are just too awesome. It turned out great.
@richastevens28466 жыл бұрын
I used Annie Sloan chalk paint (120 dollars worth) and could still see the pattern. Ended up pitching the chair. It was an expensive lesson.
@yungzubass96488 жыл бұрын
Wow, Lindsey is their you can't do and you have lots of patience... You need lots of patience to do that kind of project and enjoy doing it. I give a lots of credit for that...... Does your husband help you with the big project you do? Soooooooo creatively.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
not this one, he was very skeptical LOL! He wanted no part of it but he did not object to me painting it:)
@arbanegas61536 жыл бұрын
Nice . I actually painting the seats in my pickup truck . it should be the same process I think. I already did my
@arbanegas61536 жыл бұрын
I already did my dashboard in the inside door panels in my car and it looks like brand new and all I did is I went to Walmart and I got to spray bottles for three bucks .
@carlyonbay458 жыл бұрын
You got a great result . however - ive seen furniture re-upholstered using new fabric - its quite easy and quite cheap .....im not sure id want a painted couch ....yours looks fine though :)
@ebyn778 жыл бұрын
Wowzers! It looks fantastic!
@denisebierd52032 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please send the link for the paint. I have a coach this size and style I want to paint 🎨 green, like you did. I love it!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Im not sure if they still make it but all links are in the video description
@misugrrl8 жыл бұрын
Question : is this regular chalk paint that can be picked up anywhere, or is it specifically for fabric? I am absolutely loving the results and this has inspired me to try this on a smaller piece. :)
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
+misugrrl any chalk paint or acrylic can be used with the fab primer/sealer
@bronwyntimson31597 жыл бұрын
Hi.. Would you ever do a red/terracotta couch???
@thefrugalcrafter7 жыл бұрын
if you are going dark it would be fine, going to a lighter shade would be tough
@untamed19582 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah....that's what I'm doing
@AngryCatCrafts8 жыл бұрын
What a cool idea, and it looks great!
@junierichardson71576 жыл бұрын
I liked it the stripped blue best!,,,
@2sweet4you5 жыл бұрын
You mentioned scotch guard.... Would you recommend using scotch guard first to make a highly absorbable material less so in an attempt to cut down on paint used? How well does the fabric paint hold up on fabric that has been treated with scotch guard in the past or does it make a difference?
@dreamingrightnow11747 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video; very informative.
@Tinkimoon7 жыл бұрын
I thought this was a very cool idea.i know that style from dark to light is in..love it.For MYSELF I would have gone darker on the seats cushions. it's much better than the country bunkin look it was before.They make everything So cheap now days.I too would rather have the older couch than the cookir cutter stuff we get now just falls apart.
@SueW1117 жыл бұрын
Agree on the seat cushion. I think it should have matched the rest of the sofa. But loved the ombre and the stripe showing thru. Great video.
@DianaTrout8 жыл бұрын
Wow! nice job. It looks great
@vegasjill218 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh.....Well, first off, you did a great job on your couch. I like the ombre effect. I'm wondering (hoping!) if you think the CRUNCHY wing back chair I chalk painted yesterday will be salvageable...I didn't water down the paint. (I watched the wrong vids before putting on the paint. I DID remember to spray down the upholstery. So what'd'ya think about using a sanding block, or an old bristle hair brush, or fine wire brush, or.. sledge hammer lmao to try to soften it back up.???.. I still need to put a second coat on but maybe I should just move on to my next project and screw that one up, too!! Grrrrr. Thanks for the great tips and ideas. And your couch looks great!!
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
sand it with a paper bag or fine sanding sponge between coats and you might wax over it when dry to soften it, the FAB iI used worked well to soften it but it was stiffer than the original fabric
@vegasjill218 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much! I've been brushing it really well to try to soften it up. I added much more water to my DIY chalk paint and seems to be the best thing. Thanks again and also for so many great tips in your vid. Appreciate it very much!!.
@megane6177 жыл бұрын
vegasjill21 how did it go?
@melodief38488 жыл бұрын
Wow...you are my Hero! Great job!
@butterflyforeve6 жыл бұрын
Wonder how DIY paint would have worked? Debi who invented DIY paint did a couch and it was like the velvety type fabric and it came out great too.
@margarethouse91288 жыл бұрын
Looks great Lindsay,my husband would have a fit if i did this inside,never mind painting a couch.ha! ha!ha!
@RichBoden8 жыл бұрын
This new sponsorship seems to be stretching you - and renewing your home ;o) I love how the stripes show through - that's actually a really cool effect. I'd never even considered painting upholstery but I'll keep this for when my sofa starts to look old - it's a really cool idea and easier than re-upholstering by far. The final look is really nice - it's like a totally different sofa - amazing.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
thanks! I enjoy home DIY projects but can't seem to justify spending time on them when I should be working, this is the best of both worlds!
@theoldcronestwistedorphana40927 жыл бұрын
You say it still feels soft, but when you hit it, it kind of sounds like outdoor furniture sounds. Does it feel like the kind of vinyl of outdoor furniture? I'd love to do this on my chair, but my husband would HATE it if it felt like that haha.
@jilltedesco19567 жыл бұрын
more work then needed spray the furniture well with water mix water with your chalk pain and swirl it in on with a chalk paint brush round
@elizabethhicks96968 жыл бұрын
Always love your videos!!! As always, Stay Positive and Stay Awesome!!!
@rosehavenfarm29697 жыл бұрын
Lindsay, how has this held up for you? Thanks.
@thefrugalcrafter7 жыл бұрын
well but my family hated it so we ended up replacing it:)
@marilyngandhi42136 жыл бұрын
I am going to do my couch too, experimenting with it because I can't buy your brands in Australia, I'll start with the back to test my ideas
@vvlamb8 жыл бұрын
What about paint odor both during the painting and drying process, and after with the final product?
@gailgassen86708 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing Lindsy!!
@Christi.Uninhabited8 жыл бұрын
Could you do this to an old sofa and then use it outdoors? Like does the paint feel like it would give it a little protection for outdoor use?
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
it is good for outdoor furnature but I don't know how the stuffing in the average coach could handle rain and now. It is was on a porch it would probably be fine
@teemmm5384 жыл бұрын
New subscriber love your channel🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️
@ImSoFavored6 жыл бұрын
yeas and I think it adds character to the piece
@IMChrysalis7 жыл бұрын
It cracked me up when you said it wasn't like painting on a canvas~ have you ever stretched your own canvas? It's EXACTLY like painting on canvas that has not been primed yet... The priming is to seal the fibers so it doesn't drag!... LOL
@marilyngandhi42136 жыл бұрын
I am in Australia and you should see my couch it is dirty looking, nicely textured but I would like a different color, I love what you are doing there :-)
@AyngeMackay8 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great job!
@littleredwagonstudio8 жыл бұрын
THAT is why you are FOREVER my hero!!! NO FEAR!!!! lol...xoxo stephie
@RobynnNinjah5 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to paint/dye a darker couch a lighter color safely without the original color of the furniture seeping through? I have a sage green set that id really like to dye/paint a lighter color light gray or even a yellow.
@victoriaciolek95858 жыл бұрын
GREAT TUTORIAL! I love the color of the back of the couch..I have a DARK green antique couch with raised embroidery in the fabric, SO, do you think this would work for me? I am wanting to go to a almost a off white, kind of a oyster white, so what would you do? Would you just have it reapolostered? sp? The couch has great bones, the wood is all carved and is rose wood, so I want to try this, but I think I may have to start smaller...What would you do? I respect your ideas. thanks Lindsay.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
+victoria Ciolek boy, that is a big jump in color plus there is embroidery so that texture will be there no matter how many coats if paint. I think because you will need several coats of paint and the cost of the primer/sealer you would be better off and it will probably cost less to have it reupholstered. Also with the amount of paint coats you will need it will be stiffer even with the fab sealer.
@victoriaciolek95858 жыл бұрын
That is what I thought at first and you just conformed for me Lindsay, so thank you! I am eyeing another piece though. lol I just gotta try this..:)
@faysalkus77988 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would work on a velvet wing chair? I have an antique pink velvet chair that I would like to refinish.
@thefrugalcrafter8 жыл бұрын
There are a couple of ways to approach velvet. You can flatten the nap or try to preserve it. Preserving the nap is more challenging. I think I would (and I am going off-brand here) mix the paint and clear fab so the paint will be flexible, spray the velvet and fluff up the nap with a damp washcloth and use a rag to apply yhe paint/fab mix with a rag. Keep fluffing the fabric as you work. Or you can seal it first with fab and flatten the nap and paint like I did and you will have a smooth fabric when you are done losing the velvet nap and texture. In any even try and test in on an area that will not show first.
@samruddhigaikwad54705 жыл бұрын
What's the texture of the fabric like after the paint dries? Is it rough? Is it as comfortable to sit on the couch as before?