Rit Fabric Dye
I bought this chair for $30 on CraigsList because I liked the design. However, it is in pretty bad shape and until I have the budget for reupholstering it, I thought I'd camouflage the worn out and stained original upholstery with a bottle of Rit liquid dye, a paintbrush and my garden hose. It was super easy and I think the chair looks SO much better! P.S. This is the second time I've dyed an upholstered chair (see my studio for the other chair). I've been sitting in the first ch...
Yes! You Can Use Chalk Paint Over Stain
Yes you can use chalk paint right over stain! No priming or sanding required. Learn how I transformed this stained credenza with french blue shark fin chalk paint from Valspar. Learn how to create the custom glaze I used to create more depth and dimension. #chalkpaint #frenchcountry #paintideas
Upholstery for the lazy girl!
Upholstery for the lazy girl! When decorating, always keep in mind that no-one's going to see the bottom/back/inside. This is only one small step up from wrapping a loose piece of cloth over a cushion, but it does keep the cover tidy and in place. So: lay that piece of grey denim you're never going to make a skirt from, face up on the floor. Put the cushion more or less in the middle.
The Beginner’s Guide to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
The Beginner's Guide to Distressing with Annie Sloan | It turns out that distressing with Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint and Wax by Annie Sloan doesn't have to be stressful at all! Here's a detailed tutorial for how to age and distress a piece of furniture to give it that time-worn look, rich with character. This guide is your one stop shop for inspiration; so what are you waiting for? This paint is SO easy to work with.
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