There are other ways to paint fabric; I’ve previously shared about using chalk paint and wax to paint fabric and it was really cost effective. Thanks for pointing out that spraying continuously will be better since stopping will create splatters.

It is hard to know for sure, but I would estimate it would have taken me 4-5 cans to paint my wicker couch cushions. The instructions on the paint can recommend holding the spray paint upright, six to eight inches from the surface you are painting. I’ve also seen people say they have good luck painting upholstery with chalk paint, but I think it might be tough to get good coverage with white chalk paint. The publisher will not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the information displayed on lovelyetc. Rust-Oleum Outdoor Fabric Spray Paint is an inexpensive way to give your sun bleached cushions a quick update.

I have had the pillow sitting outside for a couple weeks, and the paint has not faded or changed at all. Please note the colour on screen may vary from the actual spray paint colour due to the calibration of your monitor as well as the material you choose to spray the paint on.

Available in range of 28 fabric paint colours, it can be used on sofas, upholstery, car seats, footwear, clothing, handbags and all other items made from fabric.If you have established that your fabric surfaces that you intend to use outside are not waterproof, you can add waterproofing properties to the fabric by applying a fabric waterproofer. The best way to see whether your fabric needs waterproofing is by dropping a little bit of water on to it from a height. The treatment can cover anywhere from 8-15m2 per litre depending on the fabric and how porous it is. A 'water repellent' product repels water completely once it hits the surface of the fabric, meaning the water cannot enter the fabric and therefore ensures the surface remains dry.

Keep reading to get all the details on the process, Do’s and Don’ts, plus my recommendation for the perfect project for this outdoor spray paint. Simply Spray fabric paint certainly does what it says on the packaging, but it’s quite different to using a brush to apply fabric paint and will take practice to get the most from it. I chose this particular pillow because I thought the high-contrast leaf pattern would be a good test for how well this spray paint actually covers. l would caution anyone to use this only on a small job and probably only to cover light solid colors.

It’s got great adhesion to fabric with water repellency and after applied has weather and UV resistant properties. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). In the UK, it can seem like a very rare occasion when we can get out in the nice weather and enjoy our outdoor spaces, so when we get the opportunity we want to make the most of it.