Dixie Belle Paint On Fabric
Welcome to this latest blog post where we dive into the creative world of painted upholstery transformations, specifically with the use of Dixie Belle Paint. Known for its high-quality, easy-to-use products, Dixie Belle Paint offers a wide spectrum of colors that can breathe new life into any piece of furniture. And did you know that you can even use Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint on upholstery fabric? Okay, so now let’s learn more about Dixie Belle Paint On Fabric.
And if you would like to learn more about all that Dixie Belle Paint Products have to offer read more in this post – How To Use Dixie Belle Paint.
What is Dixie Belle Paint?
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Dixie Belle Paint is a brand of eco-friendly chalk mineral paint with low VOCs. This makes it safer for your home and the environment. This paint is well-loved for its self-leveling and easy-to-blend properties,.
This paint product also has great adherence to most surfaces with little to no prep required. Although most painters will say that some prep is a good idea and makes a difference in the finish.
Lastly Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint boasts a quick drying time and offers a full-coverage matte finish that can be easily distressed and/or sealed for a durable long-lasting finish.
And, as we’ll discuss in this post, Dixie Belle Paint’s ability to be used on upholstery fabric sets it apart. This opens up new avenues for furniture transformation. Many people are surprised to even learn that upholstery can be painted.
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Many people think that vintage, old upholstered furniture must be re-upholstered. However, in this blog I’ll show you examples of how this same furniture can be painted! Yes, I said painted upholstery!
It’s true that painting upholstery with chalk mineral paints is a great alternative to re-upholstering, which is very costly!
Come along with me in this post. First up, I’ll walk you through the basics of using Dixie Belle paint on upholstery fabric. Then, I’ll show you examples from across the web. So many beautifully painted upholstered pieces from furniture artists of impressive talent.
How To Paint Fabric Furniture With Dixie Belle
Next up, let’s talk about how to go about using Dixie Belle’s Chalk Mineral Paint on upholstered furniture. There are a few simple steps but it is overall a simple process.
- First, like most things to be painted, upholstery needs to be cleaned first. Just vacuum well to remove any dust or fuzz. Then clean it with water or if it has some stains then use Dawn soap and water and then rinse.
- Next, choose your paint color. There are so many gorgeous Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint colors to choose from. You can also use Dixie Belle’s Silk Paint for upholstery.
- Once you choose your color, thin it just a bit with some water if needed. You want the paint to be thin because you’ll use it like a dye, pushing the paint into the fabric somewhat, Kind of like staining the fabric.
- You can use any type of brush along with a misting bottle. Mist the upholstery fabric as you go to help the paint go onto the fabric well. You don’t want the upholstery fabric soaked, just damp.
- Let the first coat dry fully and then sand the fabric a bit. Just a little sanding with a fine to medium grit sandpaper like 180-220 grit. Then add additional coats as needed to get the coverage you want. But, always let each coat dry fully before applying the next.
- You can give the upholstery fabric a final light sanding if needed to soften it and then add a sealant. This step is not fully necessary, but optional. Many people choose to let it dry and leave as is. But some prefer to seal the painted upholstery.
- If you choose to seal your painted upholstery fabric, a good option is Dixie Belle’s Easy Peasy Spray Wax. It goes on so easy and works totally great for fabric. But you can use other sealants just like with painted furniture.
So that is it, a few steps and you’re done and the result is beautifully painted upholstery.
Dixie Belle Paint On Upholstery Fabric-Project Round Up
So next up I’ll share some furniture makeovers featuring painted upholstery. In these projects you’ll see examples from around the web. I think you’ll be surprised by so many of these finished results.
Dixie Belle Paint Upholstery Fabric
Now here are a few examples of painted upholstery fabric. All of these used Dixie Belle Paint in various colors. Let's get started exploring a few of these makeovers.
I'll start with this project I did. This plain white chair got a painted upholstery makeover with a mixture of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paints. The three colors I used were Peacock, Mermaid Tail, and Cobalt Blue. Then I applied a transfer to the painted upholstery. This was a challenge but really fun too. The transfer is Redesign With Prima Peacock Dreams.
This sweet and simply lovely chair was painted by Natalie over at arayofsunlight.com. She used a classic Dixie Belle color to makeover this chair fabric. It looks perfect!
Natalie's work is truly an inspiration. Learn more on her blog.
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Next up, Do Dodson over at dododsondesigns.com painted this stunning couch with a vibrant Dixie Belle color. She also painted the wood parts of this sofa and the results were so gorgeous.
All of Do's work is so inspiring. You'll want to learn more on her blog.
Oh my, this project is a real winner. Melissa did such a stunning blended finish using two blue colors of Dixie Belle Paint. These results are ooh la la! She also used a gold paint on the wood finishing also. It turned out amazing!
All of Melissa's work is jaw dropping, so check out her blog post for more details.
Another stunning painted upholstery vintage couch makeover to share. In this project, Leah used a combination of paints by Dixie Belle to create her own custom color. The outcome was just so breath-taking!
All her work is stunning so you'll want to follow the link to learn more.
Next up is this sweet painted chair fabric makeover by Christy. She painted this chair in a beautiful neutral color and the finished results were amazing. Her work is just beautiful This painted chair looks simple and lovely in the new color.
Read more in the link.
At White Lilac Farmhouse, Tammy refinished her chair fabric with a surprising color by Dixie Belle. It is so bright and cheerful! I know you will love it so check it out.
Learn more on her blog post.
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This entire makeover by JPo at thepurpleposie.com is really so lovely and unique uisng Patina. So, I'd encourage you to check out her blog post. However, here I'll have you focus especially on the painted upholstery fabric on the vanity stool.
Really stunning work! Check it out!
Last but not least is another sweet vanity stool makeover. This one is by Erin at Erin Ronchan Design. She uses a lovely color chalk mineral paint by Dixie Belle and then painted the wood finishing also.
This stool is really beautiful. So amazing how you can paint older fabric to make it look brand new. Check out her post to learn what color she used.
Summary: Dixie Belle Paint on Upholstery Fabric
Dixie Belle Paint offers a remarkable solution for upholstery fabric furniture makeover.. With so many vibrant colors and a few simple to follow steps, you can create beautifully refinished furniture.
But one key to a successful upholstery fabric makeover with Dixie Belle Paint is patience. You need to let each coat dry fully and apply more coats as needed.
So don’t throw away that old chair or dull couch. Instead, grab a can of Dixie Belle Paint and unleash your creativity. The satisfaction of transforming a drab piece of furniture into a personal work of art is incredibly rewarding and well worth the effort. Happy painting!
