Painting Upholstery... Is it Worth it?! | DIY Furniture Fail Painting Fabric | by Erin Elizabeth

Painting Upholstery... Is it Worth it?! | DIY Painting Upholstered Furniture
In today's video I'm sharing with you one of my DIY furniture fails lol. I'm showing my process in painting upholstered furniture, where I went wrong, and what I would have done differently in the future. I'll be using chalk paint from annie sloan to paint the second hand upholstered chair in the video.
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[@ahakchan842]

Loved how you told us about all the problems and mistakes that must never do. Thanks for your honesty.

[@MoPoppins]

Thank you for the BREVITY of this video! 🙏 It was well-presented & well-edited, and wasn’t a frame longer than it needed to be. 👍

[@katyrobinson9037]

omg thank you for getting to the point and sharing your experience in a non-typical youtuber way, that was so refreshing!!

[@craigathonian]

Thanks for such a candid and honest video ! You really helped out a lot ! One point i like to share, and that is the point of the dried color rubbing off. Years ago when i was helping people paint their interior walls, we used fabric softener to clean up the tools....or rinse the tool lightly and coat it with fabric softener and wrap it in plastic to re-use the next day. Meaning, the FS was a retarder/ solvent for the paint which would lead to your problem of the color rubbing off after drying. It sounds also that the FS turned the water-based paint into a somewhat oil-based paint .... which needs a lot longer dry time. i will defiantly leave out the softener on my next project.

[@Jmamelia]

Mixing equal parts fabric softener and latex paint is key.

[@pinkapples33]

I know the excitement of starting a new project is hard to contain, but you'll never regret doing the prep work (such as starting with a concealed spot, testing, doing mock ups, etc.). Appreciate you sharing your experience!

[@byerinelizabeth]

It's so true - I need to get better at that lol!!

[@samerashaith8515]

I think you are supposed to seal the fabric after painting with a wax or clear iquid patina to stop colour transferring. Gorgeous chair!

[@esmeedesi9027]

yes with the wax

[@juliapendergast5253]

I would have thought that some enterprizing company would have developed an upholstery paint in a variety of colors by now with just the right composition.

[@marcgonzalez9690]

Any recommendations?

[@karenreid4738]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I got two chairs from neighbors yard sale and would have made those " lesson learns" really appreciate you taking time to save the day .

[@emmy8526]

First steps for second-hand furnishings, imo: check thoroughly for bedbugs, then steam the heck out of it to clean and disinfect as best as possible. A half way step between this and reupholstering could be to sew a slipcover. Easier than it looks because you can literally pin and cut each piece (with seam allowance) on your piece of furniture as you go. Using a fabric with a bit of stretch (and making the pieces a bit smaller) can ensure an easy snug fit.

[@byerinelizabeth]

That's a really good idea too! I love that there's so many options for flipping furniture :)

[@barbarabeckley8732]

Spray with alcohol to kill bugs 90% strength (strong)

[@masumachowdhury]

I used a dish sponge (soft side) to apply paint and used fabric paint

[@Antcat2]

I painted mine and sealed it and it looks like Leather . It is pretty! I can not get my fabric to stay soft either lol

[@luxroyaleproductions2831]

OMG!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! YOU SAVED ME ......

[@gusgibsaints]

Thanks for an honest and informative video! I'm having second thoughts on dyeing my sofa now!!!

[@michellegibbons2936]

Try dye instead, rather than paint kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCcdJenqtqLq5Y

[@annanbanna727]

Jic anyone didnt get it from this video is, water + paint= soft fabric paint+ softener= Faux leather fabric water+paint+softener=hot mess

[@thi081169]

It Truned out Cute!

[@artgeometrix6346]

It looks great paintined like that.

[@Diana-wg1tm]

You're supposed to dilute the paint with water about 1/3 paint and 2/3 of water.maybe even less paint !! Of course you're supposed to spray the material first with a spray bottle of water to wet and the material. I've only done this one time and it came out great. You can only paint it to coats but you got to let the first coat dry and then lightly sanded with some sandpaper just to knock off the rough edges. Then you can paint it again once it's dry but you can only really do two coats

[@ms.robinson8252]

Just wanted to say thanks. I painted my couch grey. The color of the couch was a dark peacock green. I followed your instructions and my couch is beautiful. I'm impressed with this diy. I got amazing results. It's so so pretty.

[@keillytobar7381]

Hi, what kind of paint did you used?

[@Freechild74]

Thank you for sharing. I’m like you and would just dive in. Lol.

[@epiatka]

I haven't done this kind of DIY - but from my experience if you used acrylic paint it wouldn't pick up when wet later on? also it can be diluted like watercolor so you could build up the density of the paint in the fabric slowly, not making rough patches

[@lisabeautyskindeep]

I did the same thing! It was the same result you encountered! How the heck does Annie Sloan do it?

[@Epic_Shotz]

Fine grit sandpaper is recommended. 400 grit, not 40 grit.

[@PeachyCat-3990]

I'm not sure about the dark to light being a problem - others have seem to have done this successfully. Thank you for the water mixture tip for sure, though!

[@rejanebelanger8953]

Thanks for sharing!

[@WiseMoose]

While looking for videos on painting chairs I came across this one, I saw a gal who also had a video and she has a product Fusion Mineral Paint. I am looking to paint a velvet chair. Has anyone used that product. I am going to give painting a try before I reupholster. I saw the chalk painting way as well% just wondering if anyone has used the mineral paint and chalk and what your experience was. Thank you.

[@uoohoo99]

Thanks for your experience.

[@OnthLvRoad]

I want the exact contrary, I have dark grey and I want beige, do you think it's possible ?

[@brigittahoffmann9283]

A very sincere video, 😅😂, but great advises that is for sure, 🙂☺

[@ambergeorge4528]

Using the wax seals it and it doesn’t transfer that way. Also adding more layers will make it thicken up and become more like leather. It has to fill in and become more like the texture of leather.

[@katelennon5830]

Brilliant ❤️👍❤️

[@paulafowler9865]

Well, it they turn out crunchy....they would soften up if you cover the chair with paste wax. Gives a good look too.

[@moniayoub7056]

Lol I will never do this again this was a week project .. 7 days of WORK LOL!! But it did work

[@beverlypeterson1281]

Good of you to share

[@ms.chelleg2068]

Thank you!

[@alicianicole1986]

You dhould have putva wax top coat on at tve end and it would have made it super sift as well as seal it, and make it not tranfer onto clothes

[@CMercedes]

People have said it won’t work as well with velvet type fabric so that may be the problem 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Diana-wg1tm]

It can be like it has been reupholstered if you do it properly. First I would eliminate the fabric softener from the mixture and then I would add just a little bit of paint to a bunch of water. And it's very important that you use chalk paint not chalkboard paint. I suggest Rustoleum chalk paint. You can't just use any kind of paint.

[@andresyluisagutierrez6471]

Do you still need to wax it afterwards even with rustoleum chalked paint?

[@pinasie4871]

would you keep using the same dilution ratio on all coats? would 1:4 be a good ratio for chalk pain to water?

[@Epic_Shotz]

She’s using Annie Sloan paint. Not chalkboard paint…you can clearly see it’s Annie Sloan.

[@phinesse007]

Thank you for this video! I’m a jump in and figure it out later kind of gal too! This was so helpful so I know what to do and what not to do. Everyone says go darker than the fabric, but I want white so I’ll let you know how it goes lol

[@adaalbarahmeh6836]

Did you end up doing it? I want to go lighter too!

[@deniseoates7147]

Wow! That could have been a disaster it it actually not one. Because you surely don't want a chair that could ruin someone clothing. I really like the chair in it original form and you could of added a throw and pillows if you were trying to change the color vibe because it looked really neutral. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@byerinelizabeth]

It definitely could have haha! Accessories are definitely a great way to mix it up too! I probably would've just done that had it matched my couch / vibe in the space originally

[@clarettfreedom7033]

Thank you beautiful 🙂

[@skeeburton3360]

Thanks

[@forgivenwatcher8971]

Found out the HARD way myself. Always test a fabric first in an inconspicuous area and also see if it rubs or bleeds afterwards

[@cara2676]

Hi Erin! My middle name is Erin, and I named my daughter Elizabeth Erin (we call her Ellie). Great name you have! :) Question - did the finish end up feeling a little like plastic? I've seen some videos where they did something to make it feel like leather, and that didn't sound very comfortable. Great video - extremely helpful!

[@cathycoons9032]

I seen a women use ann Sloan paint, watered down. 2 coats on a brocade wing back chair. Then after it dried well, she put a coat of clear wax on it. Never used anything but fabric paint on fabric.

[@Glo_up576]

I’m not sure chalk paint would be the best option , I’m looking into it ♥️

[@annemurphy9339]

May I ask what you’ve discovered?

[@Glo_up576]

@@annemurphy9339 I’ve been putting it off . I have a huge crushed velvet bed . I’m a chicken I don’t want to ruin it 😩 Did you try anything yet?

[@BobbiMac08]

@@annemurphy9339 Fusion Mineral Paint works really well. I definitely wouldn't use a chalk paint. You'll still want to seal with a wax.

[@annemurphy9339]

@@BobbiMac08 The Lord works in mysterious ways 😊. I was just thinking I should just set this chair on the curb instead of letting it keep collecting dust in the garage. It’s a beautiful needlepoint chair of my grandmother’s but was ruined when a teen babysitter threw bleach at a spider because she didn’t know where our spray or fly swat was. You’ve actually used the Fusion mineral paint on fabric with success? The seat had a floral pattern but it looks just awful now.

[@BobbiMac08]

@@annemurphy9339 Yes! I'm currently painting one now, from a cream to their Chester color. There are lots of YT videos using their paint line on fabric, too. You'll do one coat with half water, half paint. Sand with at least 220 grit in between coats, second coat is 1/4 water and 3/4 paint and third coat is full paint. If you're going from light to dark like I am, you might need a 4th coat. Good luck!

[@onota1393]

I can relate. I never measure 😆 Blind assumption diver 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@byerinelizabeth]

hahah glad I'm not the only one lol!

[@zohanaabthee539]

lol I love to dive in 2

[@nikki3879]

Why wouldn't you just use actual fabric paint that is designed for this purpose? I don't get why you used chalk paint.

[@DollfaceKim]

Everyone says to use chalk paint, on my searches, at least. So I'm googling "what kind of paint" and thankfully I'm seeing this so that I don't buy chalk paint. But then they say you can make it nice still using spray wax afterwards. It's confusing.

[@croquetteBBQ]

I was wondering that too... according to my research, people use chalk paint because its cheaper and gives you more color options

[@juliagulia2978]

You beat me to that question lol. Fabric paint seems more appropriate

[@melissaperry7006]

The chaulk paint was how this all started. Years ago there wasn't a lot of color options for fabric paint in larger quantities. Now there are so many lines of fabric paint it's odd to use chaulk paint

[@chalettedorsey5989]

Chalk paint has better coverage on upholstery fabric

[@tatchik77]

Just made the same mistake...wish I saw this video YESTERDAY! 🙄

[@n8wzdm562]

could you show the completed chair? All we see is a portion of it.

[@cynthianelson7401]

I can't relate to jumping in without researching first. I measure 5 time then cut. This comes from being a perfectionist.

[@Epic_Shotz]

Do you hear how snotty that sounds?

[@Mister_Y]

Do guests say, “ewww, so crunchy…” whenever they sit in that chair?😂

[@Diana-wg1tm]

I think it transfers to your clothing because you added fabric softener. Because I painted my chair red candy apple red and it did not transfer on my clothes and I use chalk paint not chalkboard paint

[@manuchell2567]

Heirloom traditions paints would have done a great job.

[@Travelinalong5553]

What about dyeing

[@graceproby2662]

It was probably the way you started and you have to wax and buff so there is no paint transfer.

[@criso7947]

Are going to take the fabric off now and reupholster?

[@byerinelizabeth]

It's currently just sat in my living room as is haha. Not sure what I'll do but reupholstering would probably be the safest bet.

[@irenejohnson9614]

@@byerinelizabeth it is a beautiful chair. I love the clam shell look of the seat back.

[@martymoo6746]

If you waxed and buffed afterwards it would be soft like leather.

[@BoHoGoJo]

So glad I saw your video. I've been planning on using vinyl/fabric spray paint and am definitely worried about color transferring to clothes. The thought paying for or even worse, reupholstering the piece myself makes me envision this settee in flames on top of other unsuccessful projects taking up space in my shop.

[@amybeck5258]

You are supposed to water down the paint until it is like water

[@cherimerrifield9121]

Mistake #1, adding excessive water, makes the fabric hard and raised.

[@robcarter533]

😣😣🤔 You will NEVER get the paint into fabric soaked in FABRIC softener!

[@Aidy390]

Nope ill just reupholster my footstool lol

[@Islamicspeech335]

you don't need to paint a sofa. just marry me i can buy for you the whole furniture shop. because you are so beautiful :)

[@Frogger790]

Haha that’s actually funny

[@Islamicspeech335]

@@Frogger790 not funny i am serious

[@sonyahmaree7914]

What the hell. You are meant to use fabric dye not paint? Never have I seen this

[@mandyflockton]

KZbin, Where beautiful furniture comes to die.

[@marysuzannajayne1340]

Good info!! Thanks! I have some silky chairs I’m going to paint. I’m thinking I might gesso them first?? We shall see!!!