Important: if you are using a sprayer, make sure to wear a respirator mask and work in a well ventilated place. ( Thank you Homeright!) I really like this sprayer: it sprays beautifully, is easy to clean, and saves a lot of time!
I used the HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer which I received as a gift. Use a brush or a paint sprayer to apply the first coat of paint while the fabric is still damp. If you are using different paint, dilute the paint to a consistency similar to crepe or pancake batter. I decided on this ratio after doing some tests on scrap fabrics similar to the fabric on our chair.
I diluted the Sherwin Williams acrylic latex paint in the following ratio: 3 cups of paint to 2 cups of water. One of the keys to keeping the fabric soft is to use diluted paint, and paint multiple coats. While the fabric is still damp, apply the first coat of paint. You can use a spray bottle or a paint sprayer (more about that in next step). This will help the first coat of paint to soak into the fabric. Spray water on your fabric chair or sofa until the fabric is damp. Tape the legs and any parts you want to protect from the paint. Just do the best you can, no need to be perfect. Spot clean stains so they don’t dissolve in the paint and discolor the area. Wipe off any dust on the surface of the fabric. Step 2: Prepare your piece for the first coat of paint. The fabric dye is transparent, so this method works best if you are tinting a light colored fabric into a darker colored one. If your piece is made of such fabrics, consider using a liquid dye such as this, instead of paint. I really like this paint because it meets the most stringent VOC regulations, and has anti-microbial agents inhibit the growth of mold and mildew on the paint surface.įabrics with a lot of texture such as velvet or thick woven fabrics are much more challenging to paint over, because paint tends to form a thick crust after soaking into the textured fibers. In this project, I used Sherwin Williams Emerald Latex paint in Dover White satin finish, which is such a beautiful soft shade of white. ( I will share the secret to that later!) I don’t think the fabric medium made the fabric feel any softer. I tested both Martha Steward fabric medium and Folk Art fabric medium mixed with acrylic paints vs acrylic latex paints. It is super important to do a test on a scrap piece that is same or similar, try using a liquid dye such as this to tint the fabric instead of paint, or consider slip cover instead! Fabrics with a lot of texture such as velvet or thick woven fabrics are much more challenging to paint over.
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