How To Paint a Couch Properly Step-by-Step // Tips & Techniques
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- How To Paint a Couch Properly Step-by-Step // Tips & Techniques
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Other supplies: Kraft paper bag, fine grit sanding sponge, vacuum
Directions:
1. Apply a coat of Fab tinted primer on clean and vaccuumed fabric. Let dry and sand with a paper bag.
2. Apply a coat of chalk paint, do not dilute with water. Let dry.
3. Sand fabric gently with a sanding sponge, then follow up with a brown bag.
4. Repeat sets 2 & 3 if desired. I did one coat because I liked having the strips show through.
5. Apply one coat of Fab! All in One sealer and let dry. Finish with a light paper bag sanding.
ALWAYS vacuum after sanding and before proceeding with another coat of finish.
Project estimates:
Large couch:3 fab kits (more if porous materiel) 2 quarts paint
Loveseat: 2 fab kits, 1 quart paint
Chair: 1 fab kit, 1 quart paint (you will have leftovers so make accent pieces!)
If you have a set of chairs with upholstered seats only a quart of paint and i FAB! kit should suffice.
Let me know if you have questions in the comments below and good luck!
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How To Paint a Couch Properly Step-by-Step // Tips & Techniques
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"White has more pigmentation" No it doesn't. Also, you should have wet the surface prior to staining the fibres (Not painting) Having the surface wet would have used much less product, dry much quicker and also prevent the fabric from hardening and/or potentially cracking up.
Wet with what if you don’t mind me asking? Just water?
Water
Mist and area with water.
Do this again for the second coat.
Not soak it but wet enough to help fabric absorb the stain (paint)
Once you're satisfied with the colour and everything is 100% dry you can seal it with a thin layer or wax and polish it. You can find fabric wax but any wax will do. This will give it a leather appearance
@leo Allam
White paint and white Base are two different breeds of horse in the race here...
White paint does actually have more "white color pigments". Base paints only look like "white" paint before they are tinted and are actually not a heavy white pigment like a white paint and if used without adding tinting pigments would dry much less white than a white paint.
The reason for this is that Base paints are by design to be tinted with color pigment only. For example let's take a primary red paint (let's say for tinting the Base paint requires 1 fluid Oz of red pigment) 1 fl oz of red pigment added to an actual white paint would result in a more pastel pink-ish and less of the deep primary red that the Base that is designed to be tinted results would be. That is because the tinted Base paints "whiteness" dries as "less white", (similar to how Elmer's White School Glue is white but dries more clear and not that same in the bottle color of white)...This is why the tinted Base type of paints will look much differeny (light/whiter) in a second coat over a dried first coat.
can anyone else see the pattern after painting
Yeah, but that's the drawback with painting/dyeing upholstery, rather than just reupholstering the piece of furniture
You're SUPPOSED to see the pattern, didn't you hear her explaining? This type of fabric is known as a self-patterned stripe - woven into the upholstery fabric, creating glossy stripes & matt stripes (or smooth & rough) on the fabric. Paint only changes the colour on the outside of the fabric, it doesn't change how it was constructed 30 years ago. The pattern will continue to show light & shade now as the light hits the rough & smooth separately, just as she already explained to you.
kate emily pascoe, sure can!
It looked better before... 😕
She talks about it. Did you listen to the video?
I would've painted it silver and used black tacks to accent it. And of course add lots of soft flurry pillows with plenty of color and charm.
I know my 4 years late with this is amazing I'm wondering how it's holding up today?
I remember throwing away some really good stuff, I'm sorry now.
I like the pattern peeping through, the color block effect, and the overall final product. it looks very chic, and I could see that piece of furniture in a decorating mag. also, with the painting... you could always reupholster if you didn't like it. old furniture with wood frames..worth reworking, for sure.
thank you!
never thought you could paint a couch. I learn something new everyday
yea... i think acrylic paint is the best paint to use on fabric tho.
you need a fabric DIY or a chalked paint for it, and yes acrylic.
You will be a couch paintato!
Girrrrllll...so proud of you for tackling this project. Good for you !!! xo patti :)
thanks Patti!
That's a very interesting project. Never thought to paint furniture like that, but opens up the options when I go to Savers!
You should try Annie Sloan much easier
We have a REALLY comfortable couch we bought from Craigslist for $40 last year. It's upholstered in denim. Hate the look, love the comfort. We were going to throw it out but elected to paint it instead! I'm so excited we get to keep this great couch. With the help of your video, I'm feeling more confident. Thank you.
What did you prime it with? And what kind of paint did you use.
I can still see the stripe,s but I like it that way.
Oh my goodness this is a BIG project! It turned out fantastic! I love the color and how it looks like the "grandchild" of the old look! It is great that now they have a product that softens the paint!
yes, it was a bit scary before the final FAB! coat, just make sure to sand between layers and it softens it so much!
I used Annie Sloan chalk paint (120 dollars worth) and could still see the pattern. Ended up pitching the chair. It was an expensive lesson.
I really enjoyed this vid & would love to see you do more of this type of thing. As well as being a crafter, I'm an avid DIYer & I really don't watch a lot of DIY vids because I often feel disappointed in them - you see, my pet peeve is people doing a half-assed job & calling it a "hack" (probably has something to do with being the daughter of an engineer) instead of researching a job & doing it thoroughly so it lasts. I love that you put real effort into everything you do, you gave valuable insight with this project. Many thanks.
that was my beef with Pinterest for a while, just pain bad info and projects that did not work. I am glad you have found value in my projects!
I'd like to see the couch after , the final result!
I had no idea this was a thing! I am so excited to know that I can give a new life to my kitchen chairs! Very nice. :3
I cannot say this is something i would do. But i certainly can appreciate your sense of adventure and your bravery... :) That certainly was a huge job. Hugs! deb
You got a great result . however - ive seen furniture re-upholstered using new fabric - its quite easy and quite cheap .....im not sure id want a painted couch ....yours looks fine though :)
Wouldn't a light superfine sand paper be better than a paper bag on the primer?
Very helpful. You pretty much answered all the unanswered questions so many of us had. It isn't a chore I would want so I'm happy you shared this. I would rather buy or sew a cover or buy a whole new what ever it was I might have thought about doing this too. Lol. Thx this was an awesome tutorial. 😘💨
8:29 I thought "OMG" lol
Thanks for sharing. I really like the color you chose but I think I would have kept the seats the same color. I know it's a lot of work and I think you did a terrific job! and your so cute to.
You learn something new everyday! I never would have thought to paint a couch! It looks beautiful, but I do think the cushions are a bit too light. I think it is because I really like the green! How does the family like it? They are lucky to have a crafty momma in the house!
I love this and the awning recommendation. Perfect! Also completely agree with your thinking on disposable furniture. I had begun looking for replacement bedroom furniture after 20 years when mom pointed out it was "real" and not particle board. So repairs and decoupaging it is and this video inspired more! Thank you so much, as a non-creative person you, patioelf, and CraftKlutch are invaluable!!
ps: oh! A collab between you three would be so very cool! Maybe your individual takes on renewing patio furniture for the summer?
I had no idea you could paint furniture, great video. My mom always took dye and used it to change the colors of fabric in her house, from curtains to throw rugs, lord help me if she ever had known about painting the furniture. We would never have had anywhere to sit. If I did this, I would get a lint roller to go along with the vacuum cleaner. I also wonder if there aren't some ways to make low cost chalk paint to save money. thanks again!
hahaha, too funny:) I have added plaster to latex paint to make a chaly paint but you have to be careful, sometimes if hardens or gets chunky.
Great video. I will cut away from my body when I cut off the skirt. Safety reasons.
Maddie M yes definitely intestines better in body than on floor or on sofa
Except it's almost impossible to control the knife if you do that. It's always important to be very conscious of where the knife will go if it slips but cutting away from your body is likely to result in a dog's breakfast. It's just down to care and technique.
What a transformation!!! Would not have thought of it lol! Leave it to you to show us lol!!! TFS!
Had she wet fabric with water using a spray bottle BEFORE painting AND diluted the paint with water (equal parts paint/water) she would have avoided that "crunchy feeling" and there would have been no need to "sand" it down
Is there nothing you can't do Lindsay?! Looks GREAT!
thanks!
I thought this was a very cool idea.i know that style from dark to light is in..love it.For MYSELF I would have gone darker on the seats cushions. it's much better than the country bunkin look it was before.They make everything So cheap now days.I too would rather have the older couch than the cookir cutter stuff we get now just falls apart.
Agree on the seat cushion. I think it should have matched the rest of the sofa. But loved the ombre and the stripe showing thru. Great video.
I had a couch just like that. How much did all that cost? You never said. After owning a couch like the one you painted I knew to buy one that was darker not so white.
I wish they sold the original clear all-in-one fab still. They did offer shades of the gray that I am using, but the clear would be great for those that don't have the color that they are planning to use.
Question : is this regular chalk paint that can be picked up anywhere, or is it specifically for fabric? I am absolutely loving the results and this has inspired me to try this on a smaller piece. :)
+misugrrl any chalk paint or acrylic can be used with the fab primer/sealer
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Lindsay, how has this held up for you? Thanks.
well but my family hated it so we ended up replacing it:)
Neg commenters have NO idea how far #DIY’ers will go to save a buck, our $3000 on a couch.
Wow, you are one gutsy lady Lindsay! I had no idea you could "paint" furniture! It is so sad that we can't get good quality furniture like we used to and I think you made the right decision undertaking this because reupholstering is also very expensive. Fab job Lindsay and "you rock" girl!
I know this video is two years old but I'm just seeing it. 👀 but child yes,you can paint any fabric or surface with chalk paint. Paint will change your life. I did my entire kitchen with chalk p and acrylic paint. Even painted the ugly gross wallpaper,cabinets,too.
Kitchen looks like I spent thousands of dollars. Probably only cost me about $100. Also use Dollar Tree plastic placemats for a backsplash border type thing. It looks amazing. And all u have to do is staple them to the wall and cut them to fit. It looks so neat and very easy. Also if you want to change the color just spray paint them to any color you like. Or get new ones and start over. Or just use the pattern that's already on the placemats. So many different uses if you put your mind to it.
Now on to painting my sofas. Gonna be way better than replacing it on a tight budget.
I have nothing to lose...the sofas was given to me so, I've saved money already. 👍
My entire old apt was DIY thrift store finds❤
@@deborahfoster1960 OK, I know it’s been a few years hopefully you were still active on here. I love hearing about all of the projects you completed. Are you still doing that type of thing? I would love to see pictures somehow if possible.
Ugh the light colored cushions ruin it. I would’ve done them in the darker green
Hi Lindsey,
At first I said "Oh no she didn't!" The end results are truly fantastic! Who knew furniture could be painted! Thanks for giving us advice on how to give old furniture new life!
I opened it thinking "A painted sofa?! This has GOT to look terrible..." and was SO WRONG - it came out brilliantly. I'd just never thought to paint a sofa!
thanks! It was fun!
Wow, Lindsey is their you can't do and you have lots of patience... You need lots of patience to do that kind of project and enjoy doing it. I give a lots of credit for that...... Does your husband help you with the big project you do? Soooooooo creatively.
not this one, he was very skeptical LOL! He wanted no part of it but he did not object to me painting it:)
This turned out really nice! I would love to see more of these DIYs :DDD
I have a few more up my sleeve!
YAY :DDDD
Hi..
Would you ever do a red/terracotta couch???
if you are going dark it would be fine, going to a lighter shade would be tough
Heck yeah....that's what I'm doing
Sitting on that paint can't be healthy. Our skin soaks up everything we put on it.
So like you only sit on untreated wood? Lmfao
Nice . I actually painting the seats in my pickup truck . it should be the same process I think. I already did my
I already did my dashboard in the inside door panels in my car and it looks like brand new and all I did is I went to Walmart and I got to spray bottles for three bucks .
Hi, can you please send the link for the paint. I have a coach this size and style I want to paint 🎨 green, like you did. I love it!
Im not sure if they still make it but all links are in the video description
can the fabric be washed once its been painted? also, will it fkake off? i have dog who like to chew on furniturw. if she happens to chew on a painted piece would the paint harm her?
+kristinbsb24 it does not flake off but I don't know what would happen with a dog. I probably would not paint it since it is a lot of work if it gets chewed up
Are you serious? Why is the seat a different color? I don't like it at all.
Lol, this wend down as my biggest DIY-dont of all time!
Did anyone come here after watching neebs?
Do you think it would work on a velvet wing chair? I have an antique pink velvet chair that I would like to refinish.
There are a couple of ways to approach velvet. You can flatten the nap or try to preserve it. Preserving the nap is more challenging. I think I would (and I am going off-brand here) mix the paint and clear fab so the paint will be flexible, spray the velvet and fluff up the nap with a damp washcloth and use a rag to apply yhe paint/fab mix with a rag. Keep fluffing the fabric as you work. Or you can seal it first with fab and flatten the nap and paint like I did and you will have a smooth fabric when you are done losing the velvet nap and texture. In any even try and test in on an area that will not show first.
more work then needed spray the furniture well with water mix water with your chalk pain and swirl it in on with a chalk paint brush round
Your hair is so cute!😍
What to do to keep softness of fabric,
Oh gosh.....Well, first off, you did a great job on your couch. I like the ombre effect. I'm wondering (hoping!) if you think the CRUNCHY wing back chair I chalk painted yesterday will be salvageable...I didn't water down the paint. (I watched the wrong vids before putting on the paint. I DID remember to spray down the upholstery. So what'd'ya think about using a sanding block, or an old bristle hair brush, or fine wire brush, or.. sledge hammer lmao to try to soften it back up.???.. I still need to put a second coat on but maybe I should just move on to my next project and screw that one up, too!! Grrrrr.
Thanks for the great tips and ideas. And your couch looks great!!
sand it with a paper bag or fine sanding sponge between coats and you might wax over it when dry to soften it, the FAB iI used worked well to soften it but it was stiffer than the original fabric
Oh thank you so much! I've been brushing it really well to try to soften it up. I added much more water to my DIY chalk paint and seems to be the best thing. Thanks again and also for so many great tips in your vid. Appreciate it very much!!.
vegasjill21 how did it go?
Wow! You are so brave!! I would never attempt to do this!!
I liked it the stripped blue best!,,,
on the clothes and skin and such?
Great job and love all your tips and explanation 👍
Thanks for the video; very informative.
Can you pain of it’s been scotchguarded?
Im not sure
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THAT is why you are FOREVER my hero!!! NO FEAR!!!! lol...xoxo stephie
have you ever done any fabric upholstery? it's great to see a old frame have new life put back in to it. one of the best crafts ever.
Thanks for the video I did not Know that you cud do that.
Also, I used wall paint
You made the MOST used part of the couch the lightest? NOT a good idea. First to get dirty. Painted so VERY hard to clean. You should have gone solid green same shade & lightened it with toss cushions.
Like your new couch
I like the before more.
Who would have thunk you could paint a couch? I'm not in love with this idea but it sure would save some money and it would definitely repurpose some old furniture. Good for you for trying this out and I hope you get a few years out of a well loved piece of furniture. Lord knows it is an investment these days when you buy new furniture.
Hi wonder woman!😉 My gosh!! You sure put in a lot of work into this. And it shows!
What a marvelous job you did and your couch turned out gorgeous!
I'm pretty sure I'd never be able to take on such an enormous project.
I sanded and painted my kitchen cabinets - ONCE and that's all I need to say about that😀 Never again! LOL!
Thank you for sharing this process and how cool is it that fabric-covered furniture can be painted?!? Just awesome!!😊
That is MAGIC. Amazing transformation. 😱
thanks Jenny!
i guess it is kinda off topic but do anyone know a good website to watch newly released series online?
@Crew Nash Ehh try Flixportal. just search on google after it:) -jackson
@Jackson Yusuf Thank you, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it !!
Is there a way to paint/dye a darker couch a lighter color safely without the original color of the furniture seeping through?
I have a sage green set that id really like to dye/paint a lighter color light gray or even a yellow.
You say it still feels soft, but when you hit it, it kind of sounds like outdoor furniture sounds. Does it feel like the kind of vinyl of outdoor furniture? I'd love to do this on my chair, but my husband would HATE it if it felt like that haha.
Great idea doing the ombre!
Hey did you find any money in the couch? ✌😁👍
My goodness I never would've bought that couch either. What a ugly fabric print. No wonder you painted it.
👉Clever Lady!!!👈 👏 👍 💭
no i wanted it lol im looking for a couch like that with the stripes going down to make them darker for a nautical theme wish you were my neighbor lol i would have traded lol just kidding i love ya lindsay your always coming up with some cool videos ..speaking of videos i would love to see more nautical beachy them videos ..also for fall with no metallic i really dont like metallic on the holidays thanks in advance ..:)
It cracked me up when you said it wasn't like painting on a canvas~ have you ever stretched your own canvas? It's EXACTLY like painting on canvas that has not been primed yet... The priming is to seal the fibers so it doesn't drag!... LOL
You mentioned scotch guard.... Would you recommend using scotch guard first to make a highly absorbable material less so in an attempt to cut down on paint used? How well does the fabric paint hold up on fabric that has been treated with scotch guard in the past or does it make a difference?
I had to watch this because it was just so out of the norm for me. I didn't even think about painting a fabric sofa. I'm not into the ombre look as I think that will look dated very quickly but I do like the 2 toned look of the original fabric underneath. Not a project I'd undertake right now but still glad I know it's a possibility.
Looks great Lindsay,my husband would have a fit if i did this inside,never mind painting a couch.ha! ha!ha!
perhaps it's just me, but I preferred it before it was painted.
me too
xxYOURBIJOUxx, same here! Maybe if it was uniformly one color it would be better...
It IS only 1 colour, the camera is just picking up the rough & smooth stripes in the weave.
What are the names of the paints?
What a great way to spruce up a well-made couch! I absolutely agree - they just don't make furniture like they used to!! Unless you want to spend serious money, and even then you have to really do your homework and check out the company and really look at the furniture. I think yours came out just wonderfully! And I love, love the color! I would have probably thought of doing this but would have immediately discounted the idea because I'd know it would be stiff and "crunchy"! But you've proved it possible!! Great job, great tips! Thanks!!
Wonder how DIY paint would have worked? Debi who invented DIY paint did a couch and it was like the velvety type fabric and it came out great too.
Wow I really love that you can see the pinstripe show. This was a huge project and it came out beautifully. Great job!
Is it done??
Okay, what CAN'T you do! This is a nice reject. Reminds me of the sofa that Deb''s Design Dairy did. You two are brave ladies, but so creative. Thanks for taking us along the process. DD
I am going to do my couch too, experimenting with it because I can't buy your brands in Australia, I'll start with the back to test my ideas
It turned out beautiful! I have a solid oak framed Thomasville couch with springs in the cushions. It has lasted me 26 years and is just beginning to show wear. It's identical to yours with a different fabric. Want to visit and do mine? Lol! I am contemplating reupholstering it because it is way too nice to toss. I love older furniture.
I am in Australia and you should see my couch it is dirty looking, nicely textured but I would like a different color, I love what you are doing there :-)
Woman, you really are dedicated. You have way more patience than I do. What an undertaking, but you did it. YAYYY! lol.
What about paint odor both during the painting and drying process, and after with the final product?
I've thought of doing this for my recliner sofa--making a slipcover for something with two moving ends is far more daunting than applying some paint!
Great!!!
ur make up is so heavy... u look beautiful without applying so much of products....
Wow, who knew you could do this?! Thank you for showing us the process so thoroughly. I have a high-low upholstery where the high part is bumply, and it's probably synthetic. Is that paintable? I'd paint the arms and front, then sew slipcovers for the cushions using the homemade fitted sheet method (see tutes on YT).
I liked the original great as is for a rustic or French country room. I would have bought the couch
What a fascinating project, I loved this video!! I don't think I blinked once during the entire thing lol. Wow you are so talented and patient 👍
Interesting
With the length of time there will be no spots on the dyed tup ?
I'm sorry, I don't understand the question.
Well done!
Hi! Can you let me know if this works for you. I want to try to paint a sofa too
Great tip on vacuuming in between sanding!!!! I have to do my hair like yours too