So, I did it! I painted the living room chairs! Here’s a picture of them before.
Pay no mind to the mess behind it!
And here they are now!
Love the way the look, but they feel scratchy! Ugh! I had sanded them down and they felt much better, but then they also looked like they were dusty/old. My husband didn’t like that look at all, so after the final coat, I didn’t re-sand. I have to figure out a way to make them more comfy. Don’t you just love my glass coffee table too? I love how it looks so much more “current” with satin nickel finish instead of the brassy gold. They are one of my favorite makeovers so far!
I will post more about the process of painting the chairs later, but I was so excited to share them with you, I couldn’t wait!
Today, I am working on refinishing the desk I bought a few weeks ago. I finally sold the other desks on Craigslist and now i have to get the other one ready to take its place. Otherwise I’ll be sitting on the floor using the computer!
On a related note to Thrifty Thursday, I did pick up a few things at Faith Farm last week. So much for not adding to my project list!
mairzeebp says
Nice job sister and they look great next to the table!!
A Pinterest Addict says
Thanks – I am loving how they look, just don’t sit on them yet, unless you want a few abrasions. 🙂
Tracy says
Who’d have thought?!?? The chairs look really great, you’re an awesome DIYer 🙂
Bee says
I love the look of the painted chairs! my question is?? my wonderful mother in-law gave me 2 wing back chairs. beautiful! But the fabric is this yellow-greet velvet material…ugggg! they bought these chairs in the 50’s & have had then re upholstered several times. that’s not in our budget. have you heard how the tulip fabric pain is on that type of fabric?
A Pinterest Addict says
Depends on what kind of velvet. The orange couch I had was a polyester-ish kind of velvet/valor (did I spell that correctly?). It did not take the fabric spray well. Some velvet is more cottony, and takes the paint better. You could always test it in a place you won’t see it.
Pat says
I too have two wingback chairs that I’m having recovered. Picking the material out today. Then I saw this. How did your chairs finish out? Think I may wait for your answer before recovering.