Painting a Vinyl Recliner

http://www.ehow  vinyl-chair.html
This has some good tips. Good luck!

PS: If I were doing it, I would just make a nice throw that I tacked to the back so it wouldn't slide off. But that's just me!

I have seen this done on decorating shows, but I don't believe it is a good idea. I think it would begin to crack immediately that anyone sat upon it. I would recover it properly, or just cover it with a throw or chair cover.

If you google chalkboard paint, there are inexpensive treatments you can use and it is easy to do. Good luck!