How to paint Upholstery and keep it soft
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I have watched SO MANY videos of people painting upholstery. This is BY FAR the BEST outcome of all!!! (even Annie Slone) This video makes me want to try it with a small chair I have. Thank you!
You got it girl! You can do it!
But retape and make volume louder
Me toooo !!! I thought the EXACT SAME !!! 💯
I have tried many paints for this. The difference is. DIY paint is clay. It soaks in, dyes the fabric, not paint the fabric. I hope you have so much fun with your projects!
Same here! I see so many videos of fabric painted in boring colors, or just badly. This end result was so much better than most of what I have seen!
Wow that came out amazing. Love it!
Wow I’m loving this 💙 Came out fantastic 👍 Thanks for sharing Melanie🌸
Luxurious!! Love the color 👍❣🕊
Pretty bench. Thanks Melanie!
great diy . thank you for sharing!
Brilliantly done🏆
Absolutely gorgeous 😃
Such an artist.
This is beautiful.
Love the color!
Best video that explains everything clearly, love it! Thanks
That’s amazing thank you for sharing this. I’m wanting to dye my old bench seat in my truck. So I think this technique will work. ☺️
That looks great!! Thank you....
Hello Melanie, I have been binge watching your videos for three days now. This video left me wowed with wanting eyes, I instantly fell in love with that piece of furniture because I would like to have a bench that same length and style. Good job🏆
Thank you! I appreciate you commenting. If I still had it.. we’d have to talk 🤗👊🏻
Wow... I am a believer. Great job!!!!! Super impressed.
Finally a process that really works ! Now I will try to do a sofa ! Thank you !
Thank you for watching 🤗
I love the colour I want to paint my sofa a colour l love it!!! x
Looks fantastic!
Cindy Diane thanks girl 🤗
Turned out beautiful!
Thank you
amazing renovation, 🙌🙌 and thank you for the tutorial. 😍😍
Beautiful!!!
Think I am going to sand next! Thanks for your video, girl!
Very awesome!!!
Beautiful
Great video Melonie. Thank amazing job . It looks beautiful.
Thank you Jon
I didn’t know you could paint upholstery!! Cool
Love it
LOVE this!
So pretty
Great job
I have some huge heavy curtains that are amazing quality but a super boring light beige colour. I've been puzzling over how to dye them without needing an Olympic swimming pool full of dye... Now I think that I might paint them. How cool. Thank you 😊
Thank you for being real. Ugh. Your voice is easy to listen too... calm. Grown up. Glad I found you... totally digging the bench. Subbed.
Thank you! Happy to have you. Glad I am not “nails on a chalkboard “ lol. Hate that.
Awesome I'm painting my chairs now
Best video thus far. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Awesome tutorial, I personally would not have done it to that bench, but still good to know how to do it.
Love ur hair
Absolutely amazing 😍 I’m gonna try this on my bed.
Hey! Did you do it? I'm so afraid that I would mess up
It does work. I just put a new video with different fabric... they are all different.. try the back in a hidden place before you commit
This was exactly what I have been waiting to come across. I’ve been binging videos of spray paint and liquid paint and i was always nervous with would change the texture of my headboard. I’m purchasing the white swan to cover my ivory velvet headboard ♥️
Hello
Thank you!!!! I order mine!!!!
You're a delight. I subscribed.😊
Thank you
I happened upon this video. Just baught some vintage furniture and can't wait to paint it, I'm excited after watching your video
Yay!! That’s awesome
Awesome!!!💙
Vintage Vibes Good Finds thank you my friend
Great video, cuts to the chase, no diva drama
I love your silver hair! I might try this is fabric softer and brown paint to make a faux leather
Looks fab done brilliant job
Thank you 😊
@@VintageMakeoverswithMelanie welcome
Awesome thanks !!
Ok IDK how I missed this one, love this project I’ve been researching to do this I just need the guts now!! I love the color the bench is a nice piece thanks for the inspiration! 🤠
I'm following you, so if you try a sample I'll be sure to get your opinion.
Tempted... to paint a chair right now... although... I’m not up for making a video at the moment.. do you follow my Facebook page? You could message me... I can send pictures and stuff easier there. Windmill Vintage Designs
Best video🔥🔥🔥💃🏽
Thanks Jessica!
Absolutely love this!! Now to find a piece of furniture to do this too. Thank you so much for sharing. If I find something I'll tag you :)
Sweet!
Oh my God you truly just saved my life. I have had this bench that is tufted with velvet burgundy material and I want to turn it black so bad with the gold legs. Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️ I hope it works out like that for me 🙏🏿
Yay! I hope so too! Black will work very well
I bought a beautiful club chair for $19 color doesn't go with my color scheme. I'm so happy I came across your video. Looking forward to starting this process.
Awesome!
if the upholstery is thicker or has a pattern I use a cat hair brush instead of a sanding sponge. Works great!
Great idea!
Cat hair brush? Can you explain what the bristles look like? I don’t think my cat’s hairbrush would work.
I think he is referring to a hard dog brush...?
That’s what I have used... metal bristles with a angle at the end
Hi i want to buy a grey chair, but i want it to be beige colour? If i dyed it would it be ok ? Im wondering as im going froma darker clour to a lightsr colour. The material is velvet
It will probably work.... but you’re going to have to be patient and put numerous layers... sanding you arm off between all of them if you want it soft
Damn girl, you did that! You have lady balls of steel! Nice!
Thanks for the video. I'm trying to get brave enough to paint a tufted velvet chair. This really helped make me think I should go ahead and do it. :)
Hi Brenda, yes you can do it. It’s scarier then it actually is.
I was trying to say... it’s not as scary as you think! Lol. It won’t let me edit the above comment. 😊
@@VintageMakeoverswithMelanie LOL I knew what you meant anyway. Thanks!
Wow! Thank you for the demo! Great directions. I just picked up a loveseat and 2 club chairs. The colors are OK but not really my personal pallet choice. I’m going to tackle the loveseat first - can’t wait!
You will be so happy you did!
Nice! legal! From Brasil.
I absolutely love this tutorial, thank youl!! I have a vintage MCM velvet chair and I'm going to repeat what you've done here. As for the paint brush- does it matter the type of bristle and style brush?
No I don’t think it does... not for this look. The sanding pad is what keeps the fibers soft and flexible
@@VintageMakeoverswithMelanie Thank you!!!
Hi there! Just came across your tutorial. Amazing work! I found a beautiful settee about 4.5 ft long and 18" wide. In a soft "burlap like fabric." Will the 16oz can of the DIY paint do the job? As well as the patina? And should I use the sanding pad with the patina after it dries? I'm so excited to have this project! Thank you!
Yes for sure with the sanding pad.use it while it’s drying and after... keep it soft
As for how much paint you need.. I am not certain... what color is the fabric you are starting with? What color of DIY paint are you planning to use? Honestly I would just get a quart... no matter what. better safe then sorry.
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Hello! This video is amazing, short and sweet and gives you al the details for upholstery painting. I have a project that I’ve wanted to start for a while, but haven’t found any good information on how to do properly.
I have a bus that ive converted into a camper, and it came with carpeted walls. I decided to keep them as they act as added insulation. The down side is that it is dark grey berber carpet. Do you think this method would still work with the loops?
I have not painted/ dyed carpet before. Try a test sample in an inconspicuous area please
Hi thank you for this video just a few questions if can please advise
1. You mentioned it cites after a few months. Does sealing it reduce that time?
2. Once you paint the furniture can it be washed or cleaned i. The event of spills?
3. Is the sanding sponge 220 grit?
Thanks again!!! Can’t wait to start on this
Wow
I think you just changed my life! I have been painting anything and everything since well, when I learned to paint in my teen years! I NEVER would’ve thought to paint upholstery but this just changes EVERYTHING! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I also would never have guess chalk paint was the product to use, why is that as opposed to other types of paint?
As for DIY it is the lack of latex or acrylic... it allows you to die the fabric.. not paint it.. sk you end up with the same texture as you had before you painted
Vintage Makeovers with Melanie oh I see... I’ve never used a chalk paint, not like yours anyway, just a chalkboard paint (different?)... My husband asked about the water spritz and what that does for the process (now that we know there’s no acrylic or latex we’re even more intrigued!)
Yes it’s totally different from what you can buy at any store. Only nine ingredients
Vintage Makeovers with Melanie I’ve seen it at some of the little boutiques we have all over here, but you have your own brand? I need some new cushions but now I think I’ll just buy any ol things (in good shape) and paint them!
I Sell DIY paint... that’s the one that we have talked about.. you can look at my website if you want? www.windmillvintagedesigns.com/diy-paint/
This was so helpful and I happen to have two chairs velvet chairs the colored tou painted yours, but I want them lighter, the color they were before. Please give me tips, so I dont mess up my thrifted chairs. The blue is two dark for my decor in my small apt. TFS!
Unfortunately. Going from dark to light is not easy. I have not been successful… and kept it soft.
Absolutely beautiful!!! I live in Greece and I think we don't have these kind of paints here... 🙄Can I try with Benjamin Moore wall paint maybe...? And some alternative fixator??
I don’t know that you will have the same results. I apologize
I've had my velvet sofa in storage and it's really dirty. It's a light gold. How do I get the dark dirt stains out? I don't want it to show. I'm going to paint it gray. It's a beautiful sofa. It's mainly where you sit and it's tufted. I can unzip and remove the covers off the seating. I'm sure you wouldn't recommend me to put it in the washer. What do I use to clean it or do I just paint over it?
This is beautiful ‼️I would love to get your advice on going from a darker brown to a mustard yellow 🙏🏾😬
Opposition is harder... takes more layers and paint for sure. But I believe what you are describing is possible
Beautiful job. What grit was the sanding spong you used?
Hi! Thank you. It was medium grit.
This was very helpful! If you still have the bench, how has the paint held up! TFS
It sold right away.... I have not heard a complaint... so I am certain it’s doing good
Thanks for a concise and detailed video! I can't wait to try this. Any suggestions of painting an already dark couch? I have a red couch SMS chaise that I'd like to color a shade of grey
Hi, it will be hard to do. It’s better to go light to dark
I also want to do my brown couch but so unsure. I wonder if you could paint it white and then whatever colour 🤔 that's a lot more money and effort though 😭
Ok heck no. It just won’t work to go white
Think of it like hair…. You have to strip and bleach dark hair to make it light. It’s a process for sure and it takes many chemicals
Hi love this video was just what is was looking for ☺️
What type of paint is it your using please
Love it! How long did it take to dry?
Thanks for the video, very short and helpful! I'm looking to paint a velvet sofa (it's honey-gold colour, want to make it green). I'm even thinking of buying the exact same paint you got. I'm wondering what the purpose of the liquid patina is? And can I do the project without it? Thanks!
Hi. The liquid patina seals the paint in so it won’t bleed.
@@VintageMakeoverswithMelanie Thank you!! I'll finally be able to start my project now :)
Hi , love your videos and I really want to try painting my sofa as the white fabric has become dull n stained. I just wanted to know if I could use other paints rather than chalk pain as I have a few cans of emulsion(oil wall paints) in nice colours lying around
I would not use them. It will make for a super crunchy cracked sofa. Thanks for watching! Definitely stick to a latex and acrylic free chalk paint
They guys on the car interior videos need to see this.
Haha
Ty I Saved my chairs
Awesome!!
Can i ask how long it took you to complete. It looks nice. What i wouldn't give to see my sofa&loveseat a bright white instead of dark sage. Are there any colors that shouldn't be painted like "white"?
Cherish Each Day you can do any color. It will just take more coats to cover dark with a light color. Use thin multiple layers and it will work. This one took me three days due to dry time
Awesome! I live in Australia. If we can’t get your paint can you tell me what kind of paint you used...acrylic, chalk etc so I could try to source a local product with out the extreme cost of international postage. Thanks
Not sure what chalk paint you have. Definitely try them not acrylic
How would you recommend keeping hardware on the bench from staining? I have a bench with these gold hardware buttons and I'm thinking how I would cover them because there's fabric between them that I would need to paint.
It will wipe off the hardware if you do it between coats. That’s what I would do
love this transformation😍, was wondering where to get and what those goldish buttons you put around the bottom of the chair are called
amzn.to/3sZ7Zz0. Here you go
@@VintageMakeoverswithMelanie many thanks and lots of love and support from London 😊👩🔧👍💝
I have a cushion just like this that I’m trying to change the color of, it goes inside of a basket swing chair! Mine is white and green striped and I would prefer a solid so this could work perfectly thank you for the video! Which type of paint is this/brand?
It’s called diy paint. You can find it here
Www.windmillvintagedesigns.com
Hi. Could you suggest what I could use instead of Liquid Patina please, can't get that in UK. I use lost of Dixie Belle would something in their range suit. Thank you for all you lovely videos, I googled painting upholstery and up you popped so I knew it would be good ! xxxx
Did you ever find out? I would like to know as well. I wonder if Mod Podge has a product that would work for fabrics.
I don’t know. I did use a different sealer today and it works. But all fabric is different. Do a test sample. th-cam.com/video/nPkrSVrtNMs/w-d-xo.html
Hi dear I really like your video you did a great job I need to paint my sofa but I don’t know where to get paint please let me know where I get it thanks
You can get it from me if you want. Www.windmillvintagedesigns.com. Shop DIY paint
Hello! Can you please list products? Would this work on upholstery that has shine?
This is gorgeous! Do you suggest going darker than the original fabric or does it matter?
Yes darker will be easier and better results
Hi, we have an antique chaise lounge in a cream fabric it’s so beautiful but as it’s aged the fabric looks more yellow. We want to make the tones cooler so are debating painting it like you have here. What paint would you suggest using? It was expensive so I am anxious about ruining it :(
Hi, I only use DIY paint for fabric. You can find the paint and the liquid patina I used to seal the fabric here. Happy painting
www.windmillvintagedesigns.com/diy-paint/
I’m going to use your method on a chair I love! Please tell me what music is playing, I love it!
I can’t remember
Hi Melanie! I just got a Koehler sectional in denim. It was upholstered in the denim 35 years ago and it's faded. Would such a soft, natural fabric as denim take the paint well? It needs an update.
I haven’t done denim. Try an old pair of jeans first to see
Have been binge watching every one doing upholstery painting. They say the color never comes off on clothes. No one uses patina few use wax. I donot want to use wax because I donot want leather feel. Going to check into patina.
Can you use something like Floetrol as a medium to add to paint? I use it n mix in with my paints for my acrylic pouring. I’m just not sure if the Floetrol is more of a kind of sealant in a way or a mix to use for better coverage. Do I “have” to use chalk paint, if not what paints? Can I literally use interior wall paints (I have several spare tins of one colour hence I’m asking) and if so which exact paints...water based wall acrylic or ?
I have a very sturdy 4 seater and 2 seater couch in a kind of dark sky/denim blue shade. Had it for 18 years and it’s very structurally sound it’s just that it’s faded in areas and had a few blotchy marks on it plus cat scratches on a couple of arms. I can’t get it recovered professionally as it’d be around 3 thousand in costs. May as well get new couches for under that,,,, sooooo I’m considering the paint job.
This chalk paint every one talks about isn’t all that readily available in Perth West Australia where I live that I know of. I have seen some brand of chalk paint but it’s pretty expensive for small tins so I wondering is other regular acrylic or house wall paint will work. I see some put fabric softener in with water also, then sanding inbetween each coat, up to 4 coats or until it’s a decent coverage. I must admit I am very nervous to try it and I “will” try a section underneath first. Do you have fb and messenger as I may actually need to ask a few more things in detail with you...if that’s possible.
I’m Lisa Saxon Toohey on fb messenger......it would really help me out a lot if you could message n chat to me about it. I’m an unemployed aged care occupational therapy assistant and have neck n back injuries so am finding it harder to find a job n keep it which means less dam $ and having to consider painting my couches. Lol....Thankyou...yours turned out just lovely
Sorry for any typos,, I’m not gonna proof read and my iPad Pro touch screen sometimes plays up. 😜😩💙
Hi,
My Facebook is @windmillvintagedesigns. Send me a message there ok
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Beautiful and Amazing
If by chance someone is damp say from a few rain drops running in from the car, would they be safe from staining there clothes as well ?
Yes. The liquid pátina seals the paint
What grit sandpaper do you use??? Looks awesome!!
A medium/fine block works well
I hope this channel is still active. I have a beautiful antique bench with red velour fabric. Would I have to use a darker color to cover it or would a lighter color cover it with no bleed? For instance, if I used your white clay based paint over the red would I get a pink hue?
Definitely go darker… lighter will just be a pain in the arse
Hi I have green velvet chair want to colour it gold how can I do please tell me
Best video yet for recoloring furniture fabric! Question though...If you get a spot on the fabric, how do you go about cleaning it? Will any cleaning remove the sealer or color? I don't want to be stuck with a either a dirty or a faded spot especially since I want to do a yellow-ish color. Thank you! :)
The fabric is sealed.... that being said... what do we do about anything we spill on fabric?
Clean it up quick and you should be fine... could always spray fabric sealer... I am blank on what it’s called.. ? Shoot
@@VintageMakeoverswithMelanie Thanks for the info! BTW...it's Scotchguard. 🙃 I forget stuff all the time LOL!
Thanks! 🤦♀️
@@karlakimbler7001 Scotchguard is a good idea. What if a piece of furniture I want to paint is already Scotchguarded?
No idea. Do a test for sure
Love it 🙂 what grit of sander??
I am going to make some slip covers, but will try painting first with your method 🙂
If it doesn't work out, I can always just do the slip covers.
I use med fine. Yes good thinking
I want to do this....but I am chicken. (Well, actually a green chicken bird with a big yellow beak. Lol). Thx you girl, you have done a great job.
Hahaha. That’s awesome!
Please , tell me incisions won’t happen if there is a heavy item on in ?!
When considering a color, do you have to consider the original color of the fabric? Does to work more like a stain?
Yes it is more of a stain. It’s just easier to go light to dark