Video Tutorial: Painting Fabric with Chalk Paint
It is Friday and time for another DIY video tutorial! Today I’m going to show you how to paint fabric using chalk paint.
This is the bench before. My goal was to modernize and simplify. I spray painted the base with gold paint and used Annie Sloan Pure White on the fabric.
And here is the after. Much more updated and simple – don’t you think?
You can see the full video tutorial HERE:
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Episode 1: Welcome
Episode 2: Mixing Chalk Paint
Episode 3: Prep Work for Chalk Paint
Episode 4: Tips for Using Chalk Paint
Episode 5: How to Apply Wax to Chalk Paint
Episode 6: How to Dry Brush
Episode 7: Distress Paint with Vaseline
Episode 8: Weathered Look with Paint
Episode 9: Safety Tips
Episode 10: Wax Paper Transfer Tutorial
Episode 11: Tablet Cover Tutorial
Episode 12: Chalk Transfer Tutorial
Episode 13: Starched Fabric Wall Treatment
Episode 14: French-Inspired Enamel Tags
Episode 15: Photo Plaques
Episode 16: Updating an Ikea Dresser
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I am wondering if this technique is for everyday wear and tare or is it just for looks? I have a couch that is used everyday and was thinking about painting it. Is it comfortable to sit on? What would you advise?
Thank You, Beverly
I wouldn’t suggest this technique for a couch for a couple reasons. First, a couch would go through a TON of paint. At that point, it may be just as cost effective to consider reupholstering. Also, this technique makes the fabric feel vinyl. It wouldn’t make for a good, comfy couch-watching tv. I hope this helps!
How do you think this technique would work on curtains?? I have a huge curtain on a pulley system that is straight out of the 70’s. Burnt orange and cream plaid (To match our burnt orange shag carpet). We love the pulley system setup and know that buying a new curtain will be pretty expensive. Do you think this would work? How would the curtain feel to touch?
Hi Britney,
I think trying to paint your curtains would be overwhelming and probably fairly expensive because of the amount of paint it would take (and time). I’m so sorry!
What color did you use on the blue/wicker back chair?
I am so sorry, but this tutorial is so old I don’t remember. I apologize!