The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The concept of painting furniture feels rather counterintuitive ...

So you've decided to paint your fabric chairs. Maybe the upholstery is in good condition, but you want a fresh pattern or a different color; maybe you're not super handy with a nail gun. Whatever the ...

Do you have old furniture that needs updating? You don't need to throw it away. You can paint your fabric furniture. First, take off the cushions. You will need spray paint and a chalk finish paint.

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls. Painting an old chair: harder than it looks. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan ...

Learn how to paint old furniture like a pro with Chalk Paint in four easy steps. The hardest part is choosing which beautiful color to use! I am a sloppy painter and an impatient one, too. What I love ...