Before we talk about how to paint upholstery, let’s first talk about if we should paint upholstery.
We have a big old fabric chair, and this question was on my mind for almost a year. I feared all the possible failures of painting upholstered furniture:
One: our chair would be as uncomfortable as a pile of crusty baguettes.
Two: our chair would look like the ghostly face of Johnny Depp in a Tim Burton movie…
Three: if I fail, I would not only ruin a still-decent chair, but also make a big mess and waste a ton of time.
In the end, lots of research plus the lure of a bright and happy white fabric chair helped me overcome all the fears and just do it! I am so happy with the result!
No wonder we all love white slip-covered sofas or white fabric chairs. They are the perfect starting points for so many creative decor styles! I can’t help but playing with another color combo!
In this step by step tutorial, I will share everything I have learned about how to paint upholstery –
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which paints and fabrics give good results, and which materials to avoid
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secrets to make your painted upholstery soft and comfortable to sit in
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the pros and cons of painting upholstery vs other methods to makeover old furniture
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