And, I tried the same method on my outdoor cushions; that post is { here }. I would have never guessed you could paint pillows and still have them soft. I love Instagram…so much fun and such a great way to keep up with people in “live” time. ;) Aren’t they so much better? Most likely much less than one. I’m not positive now since I did those quite a while ago. It looks great. Thank you! It looks lovely, can these cushion covers( chalk painted ) be mqchine washed ? Thanks so much! LOL Your pillows turned out great, Nancy!! Just need to find posts that say go for it ;D. Maybe I’ll start with pillows. Those look great! Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Latex Paint- This is an effective technique–if you do it right. I just used a much diluted bleach/water mixture and cleaned them up. stirred together 3 cups of paint, 1 cup of warm water, a 1 cup of plaster of paris I would have never thought about applying wax so thank you for sharing your project here. yesterday I painted 4 pillows AND a duvet. Thanks so much!! I would probably not wash them. Don't Miss a Thing! I can’t wait to try it for myself. After your final coat of paint, lightly sand the entire painted surface with 220 grit sandpaper. It just feels sort of like a soft, leathery pillow. I don’t know why no one ever thought about this. Well, I should believe it- I painted a garage sale wing chair for my Kindergarten classroom last summer… and added bright buttons over top of the tufted buttons. I have been ordering but a store about 10 minutes from me just started selling it! Hi Don, It’s incredibly versatile! Typical fabric paint doesn't adhere properly to vinyl, which is designed to repel substances instead of soaking them up. {Yep, Years of Marriage} ». Or is it the wax that does the trick?? ;) Thank you Makenzie!!! Mine are on my covered screen porch and do get occasional sun but not directly. Here are the pillows before I chalk painted them. What I still wonder about is what did you do afterwards. What did they say was the purpose of that? You have totally lit my fire. I would have just sewn new covers for the pillows. I don’t like the pillows anyway….and I amthe one who painted lampshadeswith chalk paint, after all. It will “dry” (cure) and won’t be sticky and won’t rub off. Here’s a “before and after” of the other pillow style…… (the pillows on the top left, middle are still wet and “shiny’- the one on the top right is dry), Want to know about 26 other chalk style paints? To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and I decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers.We use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting … You don’t have to do the bleach thing at all. No answer. You could try that and see. Dampen one section of fabric at a time with a spray bottle of water. I have been contemplating painting it a rich deep turquoise to fit my decor, just hoping ASCP comes in that color! Continue until the entire cushion is painted. Remember this oldie?? 29 Responses to “PAINTING LEATHER With Chalk Paint™ By Annie Sloan PART 2” stuart May 10, 2016. Don’t spend all that on upholstery…paint it! I don’t like the pillows anyway….and I am the one who painted lampshades with chalk paint, after all. I was really surprised at how differently they felt after I applied the wax! ), « “Guest Post Fun” Series Finale { A Wrap Up}, Happy 22 on the 22! This store also advised to soak each cushion in a 20/1 (water/paint) mixture which never would have affected the fabric, so I am reluctant to take their advice for this project. Thanks Lorraine! ;). You can oh so lightly sand with very fine sandpaper before applying the wax. individual seat cushions. Yes? Because it can easily be given a distressed look, chalk paint is ideal for those who want to add character and vintage charm to their home. The Creative Home Projects Bundle, How to refinish a worn out dining table ». It’s really hard and I just don’t feel like doing those again. They’ve been fine. You would want to mix it with a bit of water…and maybe spritz the couch with water before applying. A decorative paint known for its matte, chalky appearance, chalk paint is a popular choice for giving furniture and home decor a rustic, vintage, or shabby-chic style. I watched the HOME TALK through your link and found it interesting….. but one question….. you mentioned that you wax most things unless it is going outside….. 26 Types of Chalk Style Paint For Furniture. do you worry about lounging or putting your head on the pillows since they are sealed with wax? We’ll never be done will we? Learn how your comment data is processed. I haven’t done a piece that large yet so I’m just guessing here but hope that helps. So I looked up painting fabric cushions. I saw you did this to some chairs as well. I painted them with the Chalk Paint and then buffed them a bit with a dry cloth. What an awesome idea! Using interior latex paint (that I already had from another project) I started my experiment. The thought behind painting things without wax outside is that it will age and “weather” naturally. ), but because the set sits on an exposed deck, I believe I need to for rainy days – right?? Can I paint outdoor cushions? ONE photo may be used, provided that FULL AND CLEAR CREDIT is given to Artsy Chicks Rule® with appropriate and specific direction and link back to the original content. (easily wiped up/off) I've had this set for a few years now so it was time for a fresh coat of stain. Add a little water to your chosen Chalk Paint® … Do you think painting a whole couch is a good idea? Check out this post, here! Plus Get My FREE eBook "Creating Fabulous Finishes"! Hi, I have painted a lot of things with chalk paint and has always been great. But best practice is using a pretty firm bristle brush. Chalk Paint® upholstery painting is a very satisfying project, and something that anyone can do easily. The fabric is somewhat waterproof. Hi Vickie!Thanks so much! I am starting tomorrow chalk painting my dining room table and chairs. But, sorry guys, that’s all your getting of the screened porch at the moment. The back cushions look tired and faded, but intact. It’s just not how we are wired!! I’m just wondering would that be necessary since they will be covered in paint? Must have much going on at all times. I really need to try the “real stuff” one of these days as soon as I can get my hands on some. Oh, and you can follow me on Instagram (if you don’t already) as I post lots of snippets of things I’m working on, as I’m working on them, long before they make it to the blog. Love paint? Thanks Vickie! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Can’t wait to see your other twelve projects (I know EXACTLY how that feels – I totally have decorating A.D.D.). (and some things that never make it to the blog!) Just have to find the paint, and then my courage!! (lol) It does get water and and sun on it from time … Yes, you really should try the real stuff sometime. not only that, but I was just about to give up on my ASCP after a project I just tried with it! Now, soaking the cushion? I just love it. Whether you’re just looking for a change or you found some old cushions in a charity shop, chalk paint is a great way to update your cushions without having to buy new covers. Okay I totally love this! They have held up great so far. Be sure you don’t apply too thickly. What a nice find! So test out the paint and your technique on an inconspicuous spot before doing the whole thing. I wouldn’t recommend painting anything that gets daily use (well, the pillows did get quite a bit and are great) like seating. You want the paint to get “into” the fabric, not lay on top and a firm bristle will help achieve that. If you’re painting a seat cushion that’s built into the frame of the chair, you should remove it first. I CANT WAIT TO DO THIS!!! I grabbed a long one (West Elm) & one of the (6?) I find this to be great. I have at least that much or more of what is incomplete still. I haven’t done that to all that I’ve painted though and they were fine. Have fun! The finish can be smooth if you don’t want a distressed look. What a great idea. Well hey!! I did some ceramic tiles I have on a bar top last year and left them unsealed. (if you apply too much, yes, it can be sticky-ish) If applied correctly, the wax will further soften the material and give a protective finish. All Rights Reserved. For those of you who didn’t see it and would like to, you can watch it here. Thanks Denyse :) How awesome (and yes, trouble! I do and she has scraped some of the paint off at the foot of the cushion. they turned out great! What would you think about me painting my couch with some ASCP?!?! (I since painted 2 upholstered chairs and chair seats in my dining room…all on the blog here) I have found that different fabrics take the paint differently (and hold up differently, as well). But they turned out so great and I can’t believe how well it covered! Nancy. AND….I have a chair (indoor) that I recently painted the fabric on (with ASCP). They have a wax sealant on them so should get too dirty. BEFORE Definitely seen better days, but with the new stain it looks amazing! I love my “new” pillows. Dampen one section of fabric at a time with a spray bottle of water. I love the look of the painted fabric. I also mixed in a bit of water to make it soak into the fabric easier which helped a bunch. You can also use chalk paint to transform chair, that process is slightly different, you can see how to do that {here}. Love me some Annie Sloan! How Small Kitchen Updates Can Make A BIG Difference. You just opened up a whole new world for me!!! Thanks so much for sharing this inspiring post with all of us! I will be looking around my area for a place that sells it. I would reserve this for those pieces that are used only occasionally. Allow the paint to fully dry before adding a second coat. Those pillows look great…gotta find some Annie Sloan chalk paint!! I love history, health and just anything creative... “Artsy Chicks Rule® is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.”. I thought it might leave a residue but evidently not. Hi, ;). Yea, well okay…onto the Chalk Painted pillows….. Ack! One suggestion I can offer is this (since I don’t know of another way to seal them besides wax and poly…and I definitely would not do poly) … ‘buff’ the fabric that you painted with an old rag (or even better, a large waxing bristle brush if you have one) Buffing it may help to “seal” it a bit. Want to see even more ideas on simple updates with Chalk Paint (that aren’t furniture??) If you don’t love the exact shade you could always mix 2 to get the shade you are after. I have a slip covered couch that is need of recovering but the price of a new slip cover is so high. I’ll be sharing that on the blog very soon! They look so good! I am too nervous to leave the cushions outside in case it rains now and don’t know if I should take the waxing step or not. I can’t believe you can paint pillows! I’ve got the low down for you right here! Reply. Hi Marty! The wax will “melt”..and won’t hold up well if directly in the sun. I read many tutorials and in most of the cases people used latex paint or chalk paint. Really. Be careful of drips, but don’t be afraid to apply liberally. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. :) ©2012-2020 Artsy Chicks Rule® is a registered trademark. Step by step guide to painting on fabric. Stay tuned…I’ll be posting the chair in a week or two! Upon seeing your pillow post, I put 3 coats (50% water/50% paint) after spraying with water, on all of the back pillows over the course of a dry and sunny Colorado day. Depending on the size of the object you’re painting, you can opt to use a brush, … Your email address will not be published. Step 3: Painting the cushions. I know you guys mentioned this on the Google+ hangout, but I didn’t believe it until now! Hi Nancy, love your pillows! Let Dry Completely. YESSS, this is the … I tried making my own with a couple different recipes just to see for myself last year and I wasn’t happy with any of them (compared to Annie Sloan). It didn’t wash away like you would think. I used 7 bottles of … They were a little um…”crispy”?…not the right word but I can’t think of a better one at the moment. They have really held up great too! Most people think … I also have a bunch of posts coming your way over the next month or so. The chalk paint really soaks into the fabric very well….and then the wax softens it up (and seals it). Don't Miss a Thing!! Just wondering the logic/reasons. Hi Krista! Aubusson Blue will create a lovely pale denim blue. Thanks so much!! Hope that helps! I wonder if I should try this method of restoration. It really does work well. Nancy. I can’t wait to check out all of your upcoming projects! Divine theme by Restored 316, FoamPRO 164 Fine Finish Roller (High-Density Foam), 4", Pack of 1, Liquitex Professional Fabric Effects Medium, 4-oz, Last Day! You will probably need several coats of paint. :) And YES, I sure did!! Nancy. Use the chip brush to paint your furniture. Our emails include an unsubscribe link and you may opt-out at any time. I am having a garden party in less than 2 weeks & thought painting would be the fastest thing I could do. ugly. I would like to try a chair. She painted her burgundy leather cushion with Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. Now mine are ‘crispy’ as well. So curious about the difference! Yes, I want to try something bigger next go round ;). So stick around…some really fun stuff & tutorials coming your way!! I can understand that the wax might be impacted by the sun and heat but would it not also provide a slight protection from the elements? I found a place about 30 min from me that sells Annie Sloan chalk paint…that’s a big uh oh!! Hope that helps! Thanks! Use some water on the brush with the paint each time as well. Hmmm… wonder if chalk paint works that much better on fabric than regular ol’latex. There are about 12. It will help to soften them up. Doesn’t the wax become sticky? Reply. “Insta”….as in instantly….a good thing for this very “Type A” girlie. Or is that crazy? But soon, I promise. ), Painting Fabric Instead of Replacing It (really!…, Chalk Painted Antique Side Table (easy "antiquing"…, Pros and Cons of Chalk Paint For Furniture (and some…, Plain, Clear Glass Vases To Colorful Home Decor, The 5 Top Ways To Seal Chalk Paint (or Milk Paint! >>> 26 Types of Chalk Style Paint For Furniture. Too bad the others were gone when you went back. It's such a rich, warm color! Paint some cushions?? ; ) I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to! Yes, it is addictive, for sure. How to paint an upholstered chair with Chalk Paint 1.First, spray the chair down with some water to make sure the fabric is a little damp. Typically, for anything that is going to be in the weather or sun (wood, ceramic, metal, etc) it is advised to leave unfinished (unwaxed) and it will ‘weather’ naturally. It’s just not the same, in my experience and opinion, of course!. Hi Jeanie, The blue chair is holding up pretty good too! Most chalk paint manufacturers suggest that you use the chalk paint on upholstery sparingly, in thin coats because the paint has a tendency to crack if applied too thick and may flake away over time. I hope to do the rest of the base cushions over the course of the summer as they have small tears. Wow, I can’t believe the coverage – gorgeous! Use a small foam roller to roll paint onto the dampened section. The Purple Painted Lady has done this herself and has had so many customers do this also. For those of you that watched the Google+ Hangout I was in you know that I have Chalk Painted pillows. I say go for it, if you don’t love it you can always put the slipcover back on! Have a lovely day and loads of fun colouring your surroundings…. Want tips, ideas, inspiration & more?? ;) )! Thanks Sonya! When PAINTING FABRIC, you need a “breathable” paint. I have a loveseat I inherited from my parents and it’s in decent condition, but it’s just…. It was like night and day once the wax was applied. The first time I heard you could paint fabric was in the Chalk Paint Basics class I took at 3 Oaks Studio.My Chalk Paint® stockist Vicki was telling us how she painted her Toms brand canvas shoes, and even her outdoor pool deck with this paint. How to Paint Vinyl Seat Cushions. Hi Mary! Once the piece is fully painted with the first coat, let it dry. Here’s the real beauty of using chalk … What an awesome transformation! Susan. You can also spray the fabric with a water bottle to dampen it and that will help the paint soak in too. Yep, I painted em. My pillows are outside but on a covered & screened porch (not in direct sunlight) so I waxed them. Also, if you’re a renter (or live in military housing) I wrote a post that will give you tips for painting and decorating to make … So, when I first started, I mixed three parts water to one part paint. The chalk paint soaks in so nicely to the fabric. Use a small foam roller to roll paint onto the dampened section. have an upholstered chair that I’m thinking about painting….I just gotta work up the nerve to do it! So right before painting on the chalk paint, I painted on water . :). They just have a very matte finish. I could find no other outdoor fabric posts on this topic. (I know that sounds contradictory… basically, slap on as much paint as you want and then go back over at the end to clean up any excess/ drips.) Yep, it is crazy you can paint the pillows! ;). They are holding up well so far. sooo, this blog post just totally turned my entire attitude around about both my patio set cushions and pillows and ASCP. I had heard of people painting upholstery with chalk paint, so I thought, what the heck? Wow, this is fantastic! Yes, Annie Sloan has a turquoise color called Florence. Then apply the wax. Opens up so many opportunities! I used Dark walnut stain by Mini Wax. Continue until the entire cushion is painted. Hope that helps! Awesome find. Another idea would be to pour a bottle of fabric paint into the DIY chalk paint to see if a little of it would go a long way. This set of outdoor furniture we actually picked up at a garage sale last year for $175 (loveseat, coffee table, 2 chairs, 2 ottomans). (I don’t think I did anyway! Worked out so well and is super cute – but totally crunchy for sure. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. Hi Marie :) Yes, the coverage was great but Duck Egg in general has fantastic coverage! Please let me know what you think. Want more tips, ideas & inspiration? ;). Well, let me tell you that fabric paint works incredibly well! Love it Nancy! The chairs have cushions, cushions that I have recovered four times in the last 20 years. ;) I was thinking as I was talking (dangerous)…and don’t your eyes roll up when you are deep in thought too? So I mixed up some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint—-> Duck Egg Blue, mixed with a little Pure White to lighten it up a bit. It was in great shape but the cushions were a bit dirty (I bleached them, all good) and the pillows were a little worse for wear….and not really the style/color I wanted. Us Instagram addicts are in trouble!! I have to ask, all this time later, the pillows are still holding up? With a wet rag, I dampened the cushion fabric and applied paint with a paint brush. Chalk Paint, for example, is considered breathable because it will soak into the fabric. Thanks for trying a fabric project with our addictive Chalk Paint®, and had a great time with you at the Hangout! Question, please…I have two red velvet chairs and I wold like to make the a deeper shade heading towards burgundy…is this possible with chalk paint? You could leave one cushion out and see how it does. So yes, I’m a big fan of Annie’s! (and I’m getting ready to paint another!) Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® is truly an amazing paint. Provence a soft turquoise. :) Haha, yes, …no Graphics Fairy graphics on these ;) BUT I did consider a stenciled design! Totally lovin your blog!! That will help with absorption. :). Hi Carlene :) Thanks! Isn’t that just the most soothing color? Hi Debbie! xo, Your email address will not be published. Susan says. Give it a go! Fabric medium is what keeps the fabric from stiffening after painting. Sign up to get the Weekly Newsletter! B/c they were gone so quickly, I rang the door bell to check if they were intended for someone. I’m just like you, so many projects going on! These look great! How intriguing, right? Hi, yes, the sun would affect the wax somewhat and yes it would also protect it somewhat from the elements, I suppose. Nancy. Those pillows have held up fantastically actually! I’m 40% in. Debbie, from ASUnfolded did a couch though and it turned out lovely. If the paint sits on top and does not penetrate the fabric, when you sit on it, or bend it, it will probably crack. All Rights Reserved. I put on an audio book and started painting the patio cushions. I can’t believe how well they turned out. Choosing a stronger colour from the Chalk Paint® palette will create a lovely, washed out version of that colour. I must try this but I wondered about the “crispiness” from the paint but you answered my question with the clear wax finish. You don’t want to miss it! Mine are outside in the snow right now (blowing in through the screens) and are perfect. Nancy. ;). When you are ready to move to another area just make sure you spray it down with water first. And yes, they held up great and a chair for non daily use should be fine. I heard that chalk paint does great on fabric and it’s nice to see you tried it. Grab your spray bottle that is filled with water and spray a small area of your upholstery piece Then with your paint brush get some of your watered down chalk paint and paint it on. Like I said, lots going on around here. And water resistant..can’t beat it! I don’t know how that would work with fabric though. ;) I don’t think we will ever be ‘done’ with projects. It goes into the paint nicely. The white chair is showing a bit of wear (but that had a silky-ish fabric and I probably wouldn’t paint that type again) I’m excited about the new Yellow!! Brush paint onto cushion making sure it soaks in. Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. :) But overall, it’s a great way to bring new life to an old piece! Mix your paint with fabric medium and water. It sounds a little like the surface is ‘rough’ if that makes any sense. Hey Jessica! The key to use latex … HI Nancy! Also because tape doesn’t stick well on rough fabric…. We haven’t carried them in out of the … I will probably do some touch up painting next summer. These are actually cushions with covers that are not removable. :). Scandinavian Pink a wonderful dusty pink colour. Thanks so much for sharing that tip. [instagram-feed num=9 cols=9 showheader=true showbutton=true buttoncolor=#53bac1 showfollow=true]. ...an east coast girl who loves to find and re-invent old treasures, decorate and design rooms without spending a fortune....but have it look as if you did! Anyway, you said that you bleached your cushions first, what exactly did you do? What in the world am I doing there? You can paint metal, glass, wood, concrete, and yes, you can paint fabric! I think if I were doing a chair or something small I would use the fabric paint but to do a whole big couch I would use the DIY chalk paint because the fabric medium can get pricey. We recommend that you apply your first coat- and allow 24 hours of wait time before you paint … When the fabric is slightly wet, the fibers will absorb the pigment of the paint. Hi there, I don’t know what your couch looks like or is made of so it is hard to say. I would have never thought to paint fabric. Thanks Paula!! Oh yeah…change that stuff up! ;) It’s what I reach for first almost every single time I go to paint something now…no matter what I’m painting. :) Nancy. Hi Julia :) Yep, you sure can. Can’t wait to see it all! I’m a paint enabler so I say go for it! And I don’t sew so it was a perfect “fix” for me! (the paint won’t just wash away but will weather as time goes) I have some ceramic tiles on the top of an outside bar top (out on my patio) that I’ve left un-waxed. I hadn’t done any kind of upholstery (besides lampshades) before this one. Awesome fix up Nancy, I’m totally impressed!! I’ve got the low down for you right here! ;) ) I’d think the chalk paint would work better because latex has the acrylic in it that I think makes it sort of “rubbery/hard”. last summer, I considered spending, I hate to say this, hundreds ..yes multiple.. on covers from etsy. Hi Sarah! so cannot say for sure. I’m sharing next how I have it styled now (and what it looks like now too!). Your cushions look GREAT and seem to have held up well over time. I would like to paint my concrete carport instead of stain it because there is so much prepping involved in the staining process. Well, I have not done an entire couch (but I would not be opposed!) Mix your paint with fabric medium and water. Thanks for sharing this project with us :). 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