Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair

RE: Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair Post By octoberbabye (Guest Post) (05/08/2007) Thanks for all the responses. I went to the DIY site and contacted Michelle who does the Be Original show and she sent me the instructions. It's a painting project, first setting with gesso and then using latex paint. I have one couch to experiment on and if it works will do my living room couch and chair. I did check the spray paint for fabrics, but the cost was too much. It cost me $10.00 for the gesso ( and then I found that cheaper) and I have lots of paint around. Thanks again. RE: Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair Post by TubaGreg (3) | (05/02/2007) Contact Hey I found something that works great for that. It is a fabric spray paint made for upholstery. It is made by Simply Spray. You can find it by searching google for "fabric spray paint". It covered nicely dried soft and does not rub off. I do not think Dye would work becasue that has to be rinsed out after you dye it. RE: Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair Post By Graycrab (Guest Post) (02/27/2007) I saw an episode on DIY that painted an entire sofa. She first used some sort of primer and then the color she wanted. Looked very nice when she was done. I am sorry don't remember who or what show. Perhaps a search in their archives? It was maybe 2 weeks ago RE: Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair Post By (Guest Post) (02/25/2007) i changed the color of the carpet in my car by mixing rit dye in a spray bottle and spraying on be careful with a chair though cause you cant rinse it and the dye may come off on cloths but you could probly set the color with an iron like they do with silk scarves. RE: Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair Post by Persnickety Paula (365) | (02/25/2007) Profile | Contact How about using Rit dye? I would think that you could mix it in a bucket and use a sponge or brush to apply it to the chair. I would wait until spring or summer so that you could put it outside to dry thoroughly. Maybe you could by some fabric that you like and make a slipcover for the chair?