How to Paint Fabric with Chalk Paint - Armchair 

Thank you Shannon - that's very kind of you to say so.

Ah, thank you Laura...good luck with your project! I hope you're as happy with it at the end as I was (and still am).

Oh wow - that is so lovely to hear! I hope it all goes well - please let me know how you get on!

Excellent - very pleased to hear that it helped!

Oh please do let me know - good luck

Oh wow, thank you Dawn - what lovely words. I have to say, I am still so pleased with how it went - it still sits in my bedroom, and still has my toddler climbing all over it, and it still looks good. I'd love to know how you get on with your chair - do please keep me posted!

In which case you need LOTS of dust sheets!!!

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Ha - awesome idea. That's going on my todo list!

Oh thank you so much Karen!

Ah, you're too kind. Thank you.

Oh thank you Lauren - thanks so much for watching my video!

Oh Christina - how did you get on? I want to know! I really hope you're happy with how it's turned out!

Thank you!

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Thank you so much for saying such lovely things Stacey (Bonnie is a real cutey though - I have to admit)! Thank you for following from the US! I hope you enjoy my other videos too.

Thanks Maria - I'd love to know how you get on. Good luck!

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Oh wow - I'm so pleased that you went for it, and are happy with the results! I would love to see what you've done - can you send me a photo to one of my social media accounts please? I can't wait to see it. Thank you for watching, and thank you for letting me know how you've got on!

Sent to your Facebook along with a couple of DYI projects I did.

@@besilio1 Great - I'll have a look as soon as I get a chance. Thank you!

Thank you Lindsay!

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What a brilliant idea! Did it work out well?

Thanks so much

Thanks - will check on that

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Thanks Leslie, and thank you for watching. :-)

Ah, thank you! All I did to protect it was apply Ronseal White Ash Interior Wax, and let that dry. There's a little more detail about the process on my written blog here if you're interested - www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/. It has held up incredibly well - it's now two years later, and I've not done anything else to it since - take a look: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SsFvhVVIZXU.html. Thank you for watching - it means a lot to me!

Hi there, that's a really good idea. I'll do a quick one in the next couple of weeks - worth coming to my FB Property Porn TV page as I do more videos there so I'll post the after one there as well.

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Thanks Karen - I've replied to your first comment. Thanks for watching!

That's great - best of luck with it

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Hi Miranda. I am afraid I don't think you'll ever get it feeling as soft as it once was - chalk paint by its nature is quite thick, and so does tend to mean that things aren't as soft afterwards. The finish is different, but once you've applied the final wax, you should definitely be able to get a smooth finish though. Good luck - I do hope you're happy with the result!

Thank you so much

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Yay do it!!!

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I used Ronseal White Interior Wax, but not sure if it's available everywhere. I hope you manage to find something that works for you!

Thanks Ryan. No, absolutely no peeling whatsoever - I'm still so pleased with it all these years later!

Hi Lori. I'm afraid that it's never going to be as soft afterwards as it is before because of how thick chalk paint is - it does tend to make things feel slightly harder. Keeping the material damp when you apply the paint, and sanding it down lightly afterwards will help, but I'm afraid you'll never keep it feeling the same as before. I do hope you're happy with the end result!

Oh thank you Aggie...good luck with your headboard - I can imagine it working really well on there. I'd love to know how you get on!

The Home Genie so pleased with the result! Took just over 2 days to complete with final waxing today. Had been in the loft for years and was very faded and now looks like new. Was totally inspired by your video and very happy with results

@@Annagramma-u7x I'm so pleased! That makes me so happy - so chuffed that it's worked out for you!

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Ah, thank you so much!

Thanks so much

Thank you - yes, I still love the chair, even now! The top coat is a Ronseal varnish in White Ash colour. The chair is flexible and comfortable, but it's not necessarily soft to the touch...sort of like a soft leather now rather than the original soft material. I think it could work on your fabric, but if there's any way you could trial it on a small patch, or a scrap of similar fabric I would absolutely recommend doing that first no question. Good luck!

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@@peacelilly5074 You are most welcome!

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Hi Caroline. Thanks for watching, and for your question. I softened the colour of the legs slightly by using a light wax of a similar colour to the paint, but the wood still clearly shows through...I'm really pleased with how the legs turned out as well as the chair itself.

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I went to the link and saw no US/North American replacement product for the chalk paint or the wax. Disappointing.

Thanks for the lovely words Sara. I used Ronseal White Interior Wax. If you check out my re-branded website (www.thehomegenie.tv) then I have done a blog to go with this video - the direct link is www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/. That gives a little more information on it, so perhaps check it out...and thanks again Sara!

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Ah, thank you - how kind of you to say so!

Hi Melissa - I'm so sorry, but it's so long ago now that I can't honestly remember how much I used. It's worth getting a slightly larger tin if possible - not least as if you have any left you may be inspired to upcycle another item too. Chalk paint is so versatile that the world is your oyster!

I think you need the wax to be honest - I think the paint would wear too quickly without it.

Hi Julie. Yes, it's Ronseal Interior Wax - White Ash colour. It is for use on wood as well, but works wonderfully here too. I can't remember exactly what brush i used now I'm afraid, but it was a standard soft bristled paint brush - nothing special. It really was as easy to do as I make it sound - I promise! x

The Home Genie Thanks! So is it a liquid wax? Is it this one? www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00L24M48Y/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

@@julieo219 Yep, that's the one. It's not a liquid, but is soft enough to be applied with a brush. Good luck with whatever your project is Julie!

Hi Astrid. Thanks for your question. The final texture is very different to how it was before - it sort of feels like soft leather, but I wouldn't say it was cold. It is still very very comfortable, and as I've said elsewhere has proven to be incredibly hard wearing. Personally I love it - it's taken a old chair that I couldn't use, and turned it into something that has sat looking lovely in my bedroom for years.

I used Ronal interior wax - details here www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/

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Yes, it almost feels leathery, but not quite. Of course it depends on the fabric in the first place as well

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Hi Lisa - so sorry for the delay! I used Ronseal White Interior Wax. If you check out my website (www.thehomegenie.tv) then I have done a blog to go with this video - the direct link is www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/. That gives a little more information on it, so perhaps check it out...

Hi there - thanks for your question, and for watching! I can only vouch for the projects that I've done of course, but in those cases, providing you let everything dry and it should, including the wax, then you should be absolutely fine. If possible, you could always try a small area of fabric that isn't seen for you to get comfortable with the process. Absolutely no issues at all at this end though. Good luck with the project - would love to know how you get on!

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Thanks for the comment Karen...I can see your follow up comment that says you've seen the follow up video, and so have the products now. You don't wipe the wax off now, you apply it with a brush and give it time to set. You would want to rub it down once it's dry, but not a wipe (if you see my distinction).

Hi Mozh...hard to say how it will look at the end, but I'm sure if you put the time and effort into it, you'll be happy at the end. The chair will not feel as soft and natural as before you paint it, but I personally really like the finish I now have on mine...but if you're unsure, see if you can find a similar patch of fabric to paint first, and just see how it dries. Good luck!

The Home Genie Thank you for responding.

Yes still going strong!

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It's quite powdery and I think would probably mark easily. You could try Fusion Mineral instead as you don't need to wax that

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Sorry I didn't film that bit, but it was just done with a brush, so very straight forward

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Hi there. I used Rustoleum paint for this particular project - I hope that helps.

Hi Mary. Thanks for getting in touch! No, I didn't spray water before the second coat, but did make sure that the chalk paint was watered down enough to be able to cover the fabric easily - that did the trick nicely. Good luck!

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Hiya. Thanks for watching. In my experience it is safe, but it's always worth checking the tin of the brand you plan to use to ensure that it doesn't contain anything that you wouldn't want it to, and that it adheres to all the local safety laws and restrictions wherever you live. Sorry I can't be more specific, but when it comes to safety, I would never want to give information that could ever be incorrect.

Oh I know - isn't it so cute. I love that we have this on video to show her now she's that bit older...she is still just as cute mind!

Sorry! It's Ronseal - links here www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/

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Hi there - sorry to only just reply. No, I didn't use anything to seal it.

I really wouldn't skip that part as it would mark very easily and probably come off on your clothes when you sit on it. The chair actually doesn't look that leathery - the lighting I used for filming gave it a sheen but it's actually quite matt. It depends on the fabric as I'm doing a dining chair at the moment which has more of a velvet fabric and that hasn't come out leathery at all although the fabric does feel quite stiff.

Thanks for reply, I'll give it a try. Worst case scenario I'll end up reupholstering as originally planned until I saw your video :)

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Hi Julie - no problem! Yes, the second coat wass done using the same consistency as the first, so I did use a bit of water on the brush.

The Home Genie Hi!! Followed video etc and the chairs I painted looked wonderful but when sat upon them the seat paint cracked!! So upset. I thought applying PVA glue on top might help, then paint on top. What do you think??

@@julieo219that usually happens when the fabric has a thick pile (which doesn’t work as well with paint) or because the paint wasn’t watered down enough. I don’t think applying pva will help I’m afraid but sanding it right down might help. Sorry it didn't turn out as you hoped!

Hi David - yes, in my experience it is definitely worth doing.

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Hi Kathy - yes, absolutely no problem covering the stains at all.

Hi Abigail. Thanks for watching! I posted a video of how the chair was doing two years after I painted it here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SsFvhVVIZXU.html - but I can confirm that now (about five years after I painted it) it is still going strong, and looks great. I haven't had to do a single touch up in all that time. It really has been a huge success. Good luck with your project - I'd love to know how you get on!

@@TheHomeGenie Thank you so much for replying back I will definitely let you know how it goes and thank you for the link

Hello Jack. It is Ronseal White Ash Interior Wax - really easy to use.

Hi Gretchen. Yes, I did put wax on the chair at the end to protect it...there's a little more detail on my blog page here: www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/. The wax is an important step to protect the item. Good luck with whatever you're planning to upcycle!

It will definitely be a little harder than it was to start with, but I've never had anything go crunchy - has it got better with time?

Ha easily pleased!

Hi Ciara, no I really wouldn't skip that step. It protects the paint (as well as your clothes), and so without it you certainly wouldn't have the longevity, and as you suggest it would likely rub off too.

Hi there. I used an interior wax (two coats) which I then let set before using the chair. That was years ago now, and it's still going strong! I am still so thrilled with it.

Hi Magda. I used Ronseal White Interior Wax. If you check out my re-branded website (www.thehomegenie.tv) then I have done a blog to go with this video - the direct link is www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/. That gives a little more information on it, so perhaps check it out...and thanks!

Hi there. I don't see why not, but as I've mentioned elsewhere it will change the feeling of the material - so just be prepared for that. As with anything, if there's a patch you can try it on first and see if you're happy with it, then do that...or even if you can find a scrap of similar material to try it on. I love my chair still, but I know that the change in how it feels may not be to everybody's taste (although I've not met anybody that's unhappy yet). Thanks for watching!

Hiya. Not a huge amount actually - well under one tin, even for a substantial chair like this one. Thanks for watching!

Wipe down in baking soda, removes smells

Steam clean it. And then before it dries, apply the color paint. 2 birds- 1 stone!

Wiping down with baking soda sounds easy enough. Worse case will steam clean. It was bought at an antique store and has a strong cigar odor. Thanks for the suggestions.

Hi guys - looks like I'm not needed here as you have all the answers anyway! :-) The honest answer to this one is that I don't know, and so the suggestions make sense. I do love the idea of the steam cleaning making the fabric damp, and thus helping with the painting. I'm all for saving time - great idea Galina!

Hi Henriette. Yes, the wax is an important step to protect the item. There's a little more detail on my blog page here: www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/. Good luck with whatever you're planning to upcycle!

It's still going strong many months later with a toddler abusing it most days!

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Hi Brittany, I used Ronseal White Ash Interior Wax to add the final finish...I hope that helps, and good luck with your project!

Oops.. Never mind! I just found it in comments! Thanks

@@maureenreeder Thanks Maureen - sorry I've only just got around to responding - I've been away for a few days. I'm glad you found the answer!

Ooh I've never tried that, might be worth a little secret patch test first, really you want the paint to soak in which it wouldn't on vinyl - but if you weren't going to sit on it might be ok!

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It's doing really well - even with my toddler playing on it all the time!

Property Porn TV thanks so much for your reply, I think i'm going to go ahead and paint my couch :)

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It doesn't!!! I did it. It's hard, cracks and you end up having to reupholster

Any chalk paint is fine

Property Porn TV ok thanks! I have to add wax at the end? can it be any kind of wax? Thanks!

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This one was from Homebase actually

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Just with a brush - it's very easy

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Yes the links and info are all here www.georginaburnett.com/how-to-paint-fabric-with-chalk-paint-armchair/

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Yeah, it's close to it, but not quite leathery - not as shiny (although my camera lights made it look like that)

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Hi Nic. Thanks for watching - I had to google prop 65 I must admit. I don't think we have the equivalent in the UK, but it's really good to know so thank you.

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