![]() Don’t forget to make note of your mix ratio. Use a separate container to test out your mix. But based on my experience I would say the thinner the better. Finding the perfect mix of paint and water depends on the fabric. So, please remember these important steps before you jump to painting.Ĭhalk paint is a fun product to work with since you can always easily paint over or sand off excess paint. Please note, that if you do not wet the fabric nor make the paint thinner, then most likely all the paint will just crackle off the fabric and you will end up with the fabric feeling like a hard surface. For the actual painting I used a regular 2inch/5cm wide paint brush we had. Two parts water and one part paint worked better with my rocking chair. First I tried half water and half paint mixed but that was a bit too thick since it made the texture of the fabric even out too much. You should also make the paint thinner by mixing it with water. Wetting the fabric helps the paint really go into the fabric and not just on it which helps the paint stay in place properly. To successfully paint fabric with chalk paint you have to make sure to wet the fabric thoroughly before painting it. How to do it – some pointers before the step-by-step guide Instead of wax you could try this protective topcoat, which is easier to apply. Adding the wax also affects the tone a little. The color appears lighter in reality than it does in the product picture. Country gray which is available in the US appears very similar. Anthracite grey is the actual tone I used and it’s available in Europe. I am more than happy to recommend both the paint and wax. You can easily shop the products I used by clicking the product images containing affiliate links to amazon’s product page. ![]() In Europe Rust Oleum markets the paint by different name, Chalky Finish. ![]() Just love how the pattern of the upholstery looks now, perfect! The chair turned out so much better than I could even imagine. I am so surprised it turned out that great! I am more than happy with the result. The paint was the traditional “brush-on” kind you could just as well use on the wooden parts. I heard about this amazing product and I decided to give it a try: I painted the upholstered parts with chalk paint. Then I finally found the perfect way to make this old chair look gorgeous. Though, I had been thinking about getting it upholstered properly but I didn’t want to pay that much money to get it done… Before I wasn’t too happy with that cover up but it made the chair look at least somewhat decent. We’ve had this grandma’s old rocking chair for thirteen years just covered up with simple fabric that was quickly sown together. The treasured chair has been perfectly restored and updated at the same time! Can’t believe how great the painted fabric turned out! I love the way it looks with the original pattern of the fabric showing through. I’ve used Rust Oleum Chalked on wooden decorations and wooden furniture and even on upholstery. Detailed texture paintedĭo you have a piece of worn out upholstered furniture that needs to be updated? And you don’t want to spend hundreds to get it re-upholstered? Painting the fabric with chalk paint is just the answer you’ve been looking for! You can paint almost anything with chalk paint. If you choose to make a purchase through these links I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate. Links to products on are placed in text and pictures.
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