So here's a sneak peek of the chair I've been working on. Here's the before.
This is after a coat of primer.
So after much thought, I decided to attempt painting the fabric. The fabric was in such good condition that I hated to reupholster the whole thing. This is a picture after only one coat of paint. Kim said she did 4 coats, so I'm hoping that it won't take me that many. It actually looks better than I thought it would.
I hope to get it done this week and I will definitely post some pics.
So after much thought, I decided to attempt painting the fabric. The fabric was in such good condition that I hated to reupholster the whole thing. This is a picture after only one coat of paint. Kim said she did 4 coats, so I'm hoping that it won't take me that many. It actually looks better than I thought it would.
I hope to get it done this week and I will definitely post some pics.
If you have trouble getting the paint to stay on the surface..try KILZ...it will give you a base coat that does soak up the paint so much. I have done this so i know from experience. Get the no-odor Kilz.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's looking great! And such a nice color, too!
ReplyDeleteThe color is looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteThat looks wonderful! You're doing a fab job!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the final result.
Blessings,
Traci
Reminds me of Trading Spaces - you know how they paint the fabric sometimes? Love the shape of that chair!
ReplyDeleteHey cuz...Where have I been??? I didn't even know that you could paint fabric! Love the way this chair is made too! Are you going to put this in your living room??? Had a WONDERFUL time at dinner Friday night! Love ya:-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished chair. I've been loving this idea of painting fabric chairs since I first read of the infamous Mags on HGTV's General Decorating board posting the instructions.
ReplyDeleteLooks great, can't wait to see the finished product! Thanks for the post, I've been considering painting fabric.
ReplyDelete*hugs*deb
Very cool. I remember when Kim did her chair and love the way it turned out. Looks like a great start. Can't wait to see how it goes.
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I have seen fabric painted before but have never tried it.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time to your blog. I hope you will come by for a visit and stay awhile.
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