![]() If I could go back in time I would’ve used a round waxing brush and used circular motions applying the paint because my paintbrush didn’t work very well and it took SEVERAL coats and swirling circular motions with that brush to get deep into the fabric crevices.Īfter the paint dried I re-wet it and mixed more water with the paint and applied again. I worked in sections making sure to get the fabric extremely wet and diluting the paint before I applied the paint. Chalk paint when diluted with water, soaks through the upholstery and dyes the fabric. I used the chalk paint, working in sections, dying the fabric. I used a spray bottle and sprayed down the sofa in sections, ensuring it was extremely wet. It’s best to start at the back of the couch so you can get the hang of it. ![]() I didn’t have a carpet cleaner on-hand though. ![]() It would be a wise idea to shampoo your furniture with a carpet cleaner prior to paint-dying it. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This materials list has Amazon affiliate links for recommended products I use. (This was before I knew you could DIY chalky paint) What You Need It only comes in select colors, so I obviously got the pink. After researching several alternative methods, I headed to Lowe’s. The desire for a pink couch had turned into a need and I wasn’t giving up. Some quotes I got on pricing to change out the upholstery and it was going to cost over $1k! I gave up on that idea because that wasn’t happening. I try not to look at something as it is but look at it things as what it could be. I could change out the white upholstery.it wasn’t going to last very long at that price and.I fell in love with the vintage frame and the measurements were exactly what I was looking for. This couch was on eBay for $150! It’s a vintage French provincial style sofa with a damask fabric on a solid wood frame. I really had my heart set on a pink couch from IKEA, but when I went to buy it, they were unfortunately out of stock and it had been discontinued. If you’re dreaming about owning a different colored sofa (maybe yellow, blue or green?) I’m here to give you that extra boost of inspiration. ![]() Knowing I’d own a pink couch one day and with the cost of re-upholstering this baby, I didn’t think my dream would ever come true, but it did. I painted my couch and it has been featured all over the internet and over 250K views on YouTube. Hey guys, I’m so happy to be partnering with Dinah at DIY Inspired again! I think you guys are really going to like this how to paint a couch project. ![]()
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