How to Paint Crushed Velvet Furniture

Do you have a piece of furniture that you don't quite like the look of but can't bring yourself to part with? You should try painting it by following this How to Paint Crushed Velvet Furniture tutorial. You probably didn't know that you could paint velvet or other fabrics, but indeed you can. Learning how to paint velvet is so easy with this step-by-step tutorial to help you along. You can transform a furniture piece from an eye-sore to your best piece with this furniture painting tutorial.

Note from the designer: "Did you know you can paint velvet fabric? Yes, paint it. Check out the blue side of this chair which is PAINT! Looks like a totally new piece of furniture, doesn’t it??? And the best part is... IT STAYS SOFT! It still FEELS soft like velvet instead of feeling a little harder like patio furniture. Basically you are “dying” the fabric on this technique so instead of the paint sitting ON TOP of the fabric (and drying down hard and stiff), you work the paint INTO the fabric to essentially 'dye' it. So much better!"

Estimated Cost$21-$30

Time to CompleteWeekend project

MaterialsPaint

Primary TechniqueFurniture Projects

Materials List

• Old velvet upholstered furniture
• Clear fabric paint
• Chalk paint
• Sanding block (fine or medium grit)
• Chip brush
• Gloves