MY PAINTED COUCH UPDATE! [IS IT WORTH IT?]

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Interested in painting Upholstery using regular paint?? Finally sharing a 2 year couch update! This video has been requested by so many of you! Thank you for patiently waiting.. I know this took me way longer than it should have. In this video I'm answering questions and concerns you might have jumping into painting your own couch. This couch painting technique works best on microfiber or faux suede furniture. You can easily give old furniture an anthropologie look or a west elm look like I was going for. It's perfect for thrift store makeovers or upcycles.
Sharing all the deets on how it held up and whether or not I would do it again😬.
Let me know if you have anymore questions. :)
Supplies + photos and more info can be found here - www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-...
Here's the first video showing how I painted the couch if you missed it.
• DIY Leather couch - Ho...

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@diylilyardor3435 2 жыл бұрын

More info regarding products and the original DIY can be found on my blog here - www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-couch/

@nanamarler8282 2 жыл бұрын

Just a note: to get chalkboard marker off a chalkboard, use comet. Yep, Comet ( the powder stuff). Just wet a sponge, sprinkle comet on it so that it’s a little wet. Then, just scrub a bit on the marker, chalk…. It comes off quickly. Then, rinse the sponge, wipe off residue and let the kiddos at it again. 👍🏻

@raquelsepulveda1089 3 жыл бұрын

For other fabrics you need to wet the fabric well while painting... also sand between painting for a softer finish

@KoKoCola82 3 жыл бұрын

This was actually one of my favorite diy transformations on any channel I've seen thus far. You're easily one of my favorite diy creators PERIOD! You do such awesome projects... And I'm here for all of them 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I do a little happy dance every time I read your comment😬. Thank you so much girl🤗!! You are too kind 🤗 and it means the world to have people that believe in me! THANK YOU🤗😘 you're the best!

@iselmartinez6925 3 жыл бұрын

You amaze me every time! cant wait to see your upcoming ideas of whatever you do!

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

AWWWE thank you so much girl 🤗🤗😊 Working on giving my office a makeover 😬 can't wait to finish.

@analogicparadox 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the halo chalk drawings

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just told the little guy 😬😬 should of seen his smile 😂👌

@SimplyHandmade 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to definitely do this one day! I saw a microfiber couch on the curb the other day and immediately thought of the painted couch tutorial LOL!

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

LOL! You're too funny! Yes I think that now too every time I see microfiber 😂👌. LLLOVE it 😁! I really want a chair for my living room I think I might just paint one. I want a creamy color with wood. It would definitely be easier to keep faux leather clean rather than fabric.

@SimplyHandmade 3 жыл бұрын

@@diylilyardor3435 hahahahahah you've forever changed the way I look at microfiber! And YES to the creamy color!!!!!!

@elisabethcuningham3526 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Wondering how it wore was the last thing holding me back!

@jacquelyngonzales7006 3 жыл бұрын

I seriously think the fabric softener payed a big role into the texture awesome video good to know for future ideas

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh YES 🙌 Anything else I tried wasn't anywhere near as soft are stretched with the fabric like this paint. Thank you :) Let me know if you try it 😊

@user-bo1bb8sh4w 10 ай бұрын

But what’s the ratio of fabric softener to paint? How much fabric softener do you add to a gallon of paint?

@shirleytyree276 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, I know you made this video two years ago, but I just wanted to tell you thank you! This is a super helpful little video, very quick right to all the points, gave me a ton of information and it's exactly why I was looking up a video on this subject! Thanks very much you really helped me today! 😊😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍

@mrscolon8956 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR BEFORE & AFTER VIDEOS. I'm about to do my microfiber recliner I found on marketplace. But I'm going from chocolate brown to turquoise color. So excited! Keep them videos coming. Your a lifesaver for my uncreative mind. lol

@enjoyliving5906 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting! 😊

@leegrace817 3 жыл бұрын

Your son is an absolute legend.... HALO FOREVER. *puts the adult hat back on* I am planning on doing similar with my couch. I've watched a few uploads but loved yours. Informative and one cannot go past the chalk drawings.

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

LOL Thank yo so much 😍😊 I'll have him read your comment, it'll make his day :D He loves halo. Happy to hear you liked the couch DIY. It's so durable one of my favorite DIYS to date. Let me know how your project goes.

@kathleenbeccue3783 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Best of all is knowing it actually lasted! I'm still waiting to hear from those DIYers who are painting their tile floors...color me skeptical! :-D Cheers!

@jdzjane 3 жыл бұрын

Its shocking that you did that video 2 years ago!! Where did the time go?!?! Great update, thank you. It still looks great. And I really like your new sofa too. ❤

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh right! Time definitely flies fast! Thank you 🤗 . Oooh yes me😬 to can't wait to finish decorating the living room with the new sofa.

@jerrywhidby. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update.

@numbernine3436 2 жыл бұрын

This works wonders on smooth fabric. You can use darker shades of brown around the parts of a leather chair that wouldn't be lighten from wear. 2/3 paint 1/3 fabric softener. Spray water to dampen as u go along when doing 1st coat. Unnecessary 2nd coat☺

@nettmartinez5291 2 жыл бұрын

With what namebrand paint?

@blkbrn1952 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was confused when i saw the leather couch. Amazing!

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) Glad you liked it

@Lia2222 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! Great job and lasted

@InTheEndOnlykindnessMatters 3 жыл бұрын

Great update .

@susanc.2874 2 жыл бұрын

What finish of paint did you use to get the shine? Satin, semi-gloss? Going to try this on an old chair! Thanks for this video of instructions!

@scarlettwinters5642 3 жыл бұрын

That is SO amazing!! I was sure that was leather ❤️

@lynnettawilliams2138 Жыл бұрын

Wow great job I love it

@kristathemamabear1580 3 жыл бұрын

soo good! thank you so much for this!

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! thank you for watching :)

@MizBoheMia 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! JUst found the old vid and now this one. Am tempted to use it on a bag I have where the vinyl is peeling off, exposing the fabric that is beneath it. But it looks like it might not work on fabric? I'm tempted to do this OR use Edge Kote (are you familiar with it?) which I've mainly seen used on bag edges, etc but not on larger surfaces (like bag handles, the bottom of the bag, the bag flaps). Any advice would be so appreciated!

@ddmcnebb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@jaclynsmith160 3 жыл бұрын

Looks so good. I'm considering doing this to an old sectional, painting the leather arms and base and recovering the cushions. On another note, try Magic Erasers on the wall 👌

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun project :D Happy to hear you found this helpful. OOH I need to try that. I totally forgot about those

@smartmouthpro Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring! I'm going to attack my old IKEA couch! Thank you!

@chriswilson3684 2 жыл бұрын

Hubs account.. I’m doing this right now at midnight lol! I’m so happy thus far! My couch is micro suede but ruin by years of kids. Tested on the back, tomorrow cleaning the front n going full steam ahead

@diylilyardor3435 2 жыл бұрын

You got this! sounds like a fun project

@nancyhutnik707 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint did you use - chalk? Regular wall paint? What was the ratio of paint to fabric softener?

@tmc1373 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Have you figured out a formula for painting that wool chair?

@1sagaciousgyrl 7 ай бұрын

That chair looks like the chair from my military dorm room the 80s, gave me dorm party flash backs.

@diylilyardor3435 7 ай бұрын

I love the 80s!

@johnchapman9448 Жыл бұрын

Hi do you have the amount of conditioner you added to the paint, like was it 50- 50 or was it just guess work ??

@vernonciasmith809 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! May I ask where you got the gray sofa from?

@deliaturner6086 Жыл бұрын

What paint did you use, and what is the ratio of stay soft to paint?

@richardalfaro8886 8 ай бұрын

have you tried the auto spray on fabric ? it works pretty good and soft

@mariahpapaya5678 3 жыл бұрын

You should paint the chalk wall navy blue 😃

@fdp5745 2 жыл бұрын

Does it also feel like leather? Like , is it cold in winter and hot during summer months? Thank you

@CarmenSmithStuder 6 ай бұрын

Wow….do you think it would work on vinyl couch? Amazing job!

@Lilianneboli 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint can be used? House paint? Or car spray paint? Gloss paint or Emulsion paint?

@nathaliebertho7601 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint do you use please

@aprilblackburn2003 3 жыл бұрын

Would you suggest using chalk paint on a area rug

@marquariustheentertainer 11 ай бұрын

I have a faux leather and fabric chair could i do the same

@cynthiabenson8420 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and inspiring! I have a couch with fabric to the chair fail you noted at the end of the video. Did you ever find a solution to that chair?

@diylilyardor3435 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Cynthia. No I never found a solution to that fabric. Best Option would probably be reupholster.

@TexasIndiafarm Жыл бұрын

Will it work on velvet

@robertrivera3863 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint did you used?

@robertrivera3863 3 жыл бұрын

Wondering if this will work on suede?

@katier0se 2 жыл бұрын

How did your rug diy work out?

@reneepollard2606 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how it looked on that chair, that almost is exactly how the texture of my couch and I was hoping it would work. Glad I didn't try it

@diylilyardor3435 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful :)

@meeraroy7967 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice video..you got my like..though I have one question..I have an suede fabric sofa ..so whether the paint thing will work on it?..I live in india..so do you suggest any paint brand or something I can do on my own? I am fine with both options ..

@jasminerudolph81 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint is this? Acrylic or wall paint..

@jessthorburn83 3 жыл бұрын

How do you think it would handle dog hair? Being sticky would it just stick all over or could I wipe it down like a leather couch?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I think it would do great if you add a clear finish for better durability. I don't find it sticks to clothing or my faux fur blankets at all.

@AliGlife 3 жыл бұрын

I love you!! Ughhh! The fabric paints like the dupli colour spray paints didn’t have the khaki/tan loft look/colour I was going for and I would never have thought to use paint and fabric softener! I’m not sure if I caught the type of paint you used??

@priscillam.4534 3 жыл бұрын

I love your couch transformation!!! What was the paint to softener ratio?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Add 3 tablepoons to 1/2 cup paint and stir for about 15 seconds. If you're working in bigger portions: The most I would mix at a time is 1 cup of paint because the paint eventually rubberizes and is harder to apply. Add 5 tablespoons to 1 cup paint stir for 15 seconds. You can find more info on my blog here - www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-couch/

@AnneGoggansQHHT 2 жыл бұрын

Which brand of softener?

@gloriaelswood8762 3 жыл бұрын

Would you paint a “velvet” chair? I want it black what colors would you use. I love this project

@OhKayinAustin 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Dilute chalk paint for best results with paints. ALSO... rit dye!

@rconteoro Жыл бұрын

Does the couch still smell like fabric softener?

@joannpadia 11 ай бұрын

I can't find what paint you used. Will you let me know the paint and brand please?

@skyblue-wf1lq 3 жыл бұрын

Is it waterproof as well

@sassymesheree 3 жыл бұрын

How much wear and tear would you say your couch gets? We are home all day and our couch gets used a LOT. I got rid of a microfiber couch because it was such a pain to clean all the time and it just looked ratty. But if I had known about this I would have tried it. Also, what brand of paint and what brand of softener did you use? I’m sure different brands probably would react slightly differently since they are all made just a little different to keep their uniqueness.

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say our couch got used too much. It's just us and the little guy and we don't hang around the living room too much. In all honestly I think it would hold up great with heavy wear. The one spot that was wearing off seamed just like faux leather would wear. You can find the brands i used on the blog - www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-couch/

@shayvanraalte1633 3 жыл бұрын

How long did your couch smell like an air freshener? I'm about to do this and I hope it lasts a long time. I have 6 large dogs.... I need it to smell good 🤣 I'm going to be doing a large sectional. I'm so excited!

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I would say for a good 3 months for sure. :) Good luck :D

@AyeshaDeuxtu 2 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious lol

@samanthap.879 Жыл бұрын

That looks like leather that’s amazing

@marleematthews2355 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I was going to buy leather furniture and redo my living room until I researched, and found this. My question is: Just buy the color paint you want and add fabric softner or is this a clear base coat and you need to add color??

@caro4572 3 жыл бұрын

This is her original diy video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN2Zg5mrx6nGnJc.html

@caro4572 3 жыл бұрын

And here’s another where they mixed their own colors and used another technique. Hope this helps and good luck kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJanmdeI07evmps.html

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@emmapullen2593 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up using Sherwin Williams. It turned kind of crusty. What would you suggest?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

maybe try adding more softener? I would suggest trying to get the same brand paint. if you’ve already painted it with the crusty paint it might not help adding the rubberized paint over it.

@aminahsabree6673 2 жыл бұрын

Sealing it might help with the stickiness

@shanimarais9695 Жыл бұрын

How's the couch doing now, after 4yrs?

@kellyanne7225 3 жыл бұрын

I tried it on my couches and so far, I have had to redo one of them twice. I'm not sure why that one specifically especially since the dogs prefer to jump on it's twin-constantly, and yet that one has held up great. Oh well. I still love it and I have had so many people wanting to know how I did it. I too tried it on the couch fabric in our old camper which we have renovated...um, no. It turned out exactly as your chair did. Rough and ugly. Thank goodness for soft, snug slipcovers, right? We will be fixing or replacing that couch anyway. Your couch still looks lovely! :)

@Mysticgemineye 3 жыл бұрын

What material are your couches?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow🤔. That's interesting. Did you do a clear finish over the paint ? Oh gosh that sucks. YES those slip covers are savers! I'm starting to think this works best on microfiber. Honestly super amazed at how it's help up . Thank you 🤗

@kellyanne7225 3 жыл бұрын

d z They’re like a wide-lined corduroy. 😝

@Minal50 3 жыл бұрын

How long it will last? And could you please recommend the best paint brands? Is it safe?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I have more info about what paint I used on the blog - I can't recommend any other brand as I've never tried it with other brands. We've used the couch for a good two years and were fine around it. Didn't notice anything unsafe about it. that said I can't say it's 100% safe as I didn't have it tested in a lab for safety. please try it at your own risk.

@yoyoland8461 2 жыл бұрын

Two years? I’m doing this to my couches for sure

@rachaelkgbeauty7237 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a napa velvet sofa?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I've never tried it on that fabric. Maybe try it on the bottom of the furniture piece first.

@nikkimortimer2243 3 жыл бұрын

Btw, ALL leather couches are sticky! Why I may use these technique to add design to back but not where I sit

@warewolflogan4126 3 жыл бұрын

So true very sticky

@martinodell5225 3 жыл бұрын

will this work on regular flat leather?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I can't say for sure but, I've heard folks try it and say it works. Maybe try it on similar scrap fabric first?

@amberwatkins2659 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint did you mix with the softener?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

glidden paint :D I think walmart or home depot sells the brand.

@amberwatkins2659 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@holydovepaule1252 3 жыл бұрын

@@diylilyardor3435 what color did u go with?

@souphunsaker339 2 жыл бұрын

What were your colors????

@thekraftycreech 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint did you use? Just regular latex?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I used the glidden brand latex paint. You can find more info on the blog here - www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-couch/

@thekraftycreech 3 жыл бұрын

@@diylilyardor3435 thanks

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

@@thekraftycreech No problem :)

@dominikarybakkowalska386 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can I use any acrylic paint with it or chalk?

@NatalieCarmenDinh 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know which color and brand she used? 😇😇

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

all the deets shared in this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN2Zg5mrx6nGnJc.html

@videohuntertv 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of paint do you used?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

glidden brand. I have the youtube video on my channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN2Zg5mrx6nGnJc.html

@rachaelkgbeauty7237 3 жыл бұрын

Hey how has it held up

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

It held up really good :D

@tycho25 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you sealed the rougher fabric with wax or something it would work

@hotflippinmess9178 2 жыл бұрын

Faux leather is sticky too.

@jessicawong_glitter Жыл бұрын

What’s The paint?

@bryanamanchester201 3 жыл бұрын

So... you would do it again? If you found microfiber to work with? Can I send you mine? Pleaseandthanks.

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

LOL yes i would definitely do it again.

@natsk8erchick 3 жыл бұрын

You could wax it for less stickiness.

@bohunkjunk2514 3 жыл бұрын

can you share recipe?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

I have the video on my channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eN2Zg5mrx6nGnJc.html

@fayecervantes7479 Жыл бұрын

But does anyone actually sit on it?

@Sharperthanu1 2 жыл бұрын

By "regular paint" do you mean acrylic paint?

@diylilyardor3435 2 жыл бұрын

latex interior paint. I've added link in the description for the full list of supplies+ photos.

@anna12910 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine actual faux leather is made in a similar way.

@dawnrebekah6522 3 жыл бұрын

What brand and kind of paint did you use?

@diylilyardor3435 3 жыл бұрын

Latex glidden brand - www.lilyardor.com/paint-your-couch/

@ronnieg6099 3 жыл бұрын

Some buffing may alleviate the tackiness.

@rainydaze444 2 жыл бұрын

Buffing? I just did my couch and I need a fix for the feel lol

@JDR134 2 ай бұрын

How much and how often 🎉 was that sofa actually used? Certainly much less than a living room sofa. And it looks like the skin of an old person addicted to sun bathing