Project: How To Use Upholstery Spray Paint
Time: 45 minutes (doesn't include drying time)
As I mentioned in a comment here, I was given a few cans of upholstery spray paint to try out. With a little upholstered $7.99 footstool from Goodwill, I set to work. My stool had a textured square design which was badly stained on top, the perfect guinea pig for this test. After spraying the piece three times, I got the color of brown I was wanting. The smell was minimal, drippage was slight at first, and I would have liked to coat it one more time if I had another can of paint. After completely drying, the fabric is soft and pliable, not at all like the stiffness of latex paints and the result is completely different than traditional paint. I would recommend this product for anyone in need of a quick fix or tired of their dingy upholstery.














wow, Im totally bringing a case of this next time i visit my parents'.
view matt manfredini's profile
I guess what I'd like to know is how it holds up over time. Does the paint rub off at all, on your clothes, carpet, etc?
view twoshakes's profile
That's what I'd like to know. Does the paint transfer to clothing at all? What if you accidentally drop something wet on it? Actually, if you use this on a furniture cover, I'm presuming it isn't washable? Just curious.
view ThatGrrl's profile
The difference is very dramatic. That 1980's looking thing was so sad, but it's very handsome now. I just might have to try that sometime. I always loves me some spray paint.
view Curtis's profile
ThatGrll -- the latter probably wouldn't matter too much, since it would make much more sense to just use dye on a cover, anyway. Much cheaper and easier!
view emilyb's profile
I'm very picky when it comes to furniture upholstery fabric and this little ottoman's new color isn't stiff and doesn't rub off. I haven't tried to wash it. Not sure if I'd even ever try washing upholstery anyway. I've used upholstery cleaners before which sometimes leave a mark, usually from too much rubbing.
I'm a believer in this. You could even get tricky and cut out masking tape shapes to stick on before you sprayed. I'd like to try that. Seems like there are lots of possibilities. What about stencilling some graffiti on a minimally grimey chair to disguise some stuff?
view ModHomeEcTeacher's profile
I'm impressed -- it looks like it might actually do what it's supposed to do, unlike a lot of products these days!
Do you have a link to the product web site for us to look at? I'm curious about available colors, etc.
view SherryBinNH's profile
I first saw some YouTube videos on SimplySpray.com where they painted a sofa. There are nine colors available. I'd also like to see how each one turns out with three or four coats.
view ModHomeEcTeacher's profile
You did a nice, even job spraying. I'm impressed that the fabric stays soft. The finished stool is cute, and almost looks like leather in the pics.
That being said, I couldn't live with stained fabric that was just painted over. I'd re-cover that stool in a heartbeat.
But painting seems to be an option for peeps who don't sew.
view baba yaga's profile
I've looked for this in white - I'm not sure it exists. I guess it would be too hard for the white spray to evenly cover a coloured fabric. Correct me if I'm wrong and let me know where I could get some!
view alaylam's profile
baba yaga-Yes. I will eventually recover it when I change my pillows and small furniture but I'm enjoying the dark brown right now. (How about finding that cute $7.99 ottoman at Goodwill just when I needed a small piece to paint? Lucky.)
And to alaylam-you're right-SimplySpray recommends only painting the upholstery a darker color than the original fabric color.
view ModHomeEcTeacher's profile
i'd love to turn that footstool into a mushroom!
view treelovr's profile
Thank you so much for testing this product! I will absolutely be using this now.
view thatjessicagirl's profile
I'd love to hear if anyone has tried this same type of paint on a carpet. I'd like to give a cheap facelift to some sisal / seagrass type rugs and have found postings online relating to using latex paint, but not this type.
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