Taking something that is ordinary and making it look extraordinary is a lot of fun!
My wife’s parents brought up two older director’s chairs a few years ago and we loved how they sat and the nice height, they just lacked visual appeal (not to mention a bit worn and stained).
We knew we wanted to paint the frame and explored options for the canvas since in some ways the canvas was in worse shape than the frame. After doing a little research we discovered that painting the canvas would be easy and fun.
Check out our short video to see the full process!
We removed the simple hinges on each side of the chair to separate the canvas from the frame.
After sanding the chairs and cleaning them, the transformation began with painting the frame and canvas.
Two coats of mixed canvas paint covered up all the stains!
Consider sharing these projects with your friends!
PAINTBRUSH GIVEAWAY!!
We are giving away a Zibra 3 Piece Paintbrush Detail Kit shown below. Kit contains a Zibra Triangle, Square, and Round brush in a burlap bag! COMMENT AND SHARE TO BE ENTERED. Leave a comment and tell us where you shared the blog post and be entered in the paintbrush kit GIVEAWAY. All those that comment and share will be entered into the random drawing. Contest closes Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Noon EST. The winner will be announced below the kit photo Friday, May 4! You must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the US or Canada.
Our Winner is: Marcia Horn from Ohio
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Posted at 18:07h, 04 MayThanks Amie!
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Posted at 18:07h, 04 MayOh no, good to use a brush comb as well!
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Posted at 17:57h, 04 MayThanks Jean!
Amie kelly
Posted at 08:06h, 03 MayThis is so cutie! Would look even better at my kitchen island 😉
Leslie clark
Posted at 06:37h, 03 MayHi! I shared on Twitter 😊. Would love to win some good brushes…. all of mine are toast because I didn’t rinse them out after my last project 🤦🏻♀️
Jean Sisk
Posted at 19:58h, 02 MayGreat job, love it!
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Posted at 19:39h, 02 MayYes, its a lot of fun to take something that looked so worn and make it look like new!
Kelly kayfes
Posted at 19:20h, 02 MayI never knew you could paint canvas. Those chairs turned out awesome. Just proves what a couple coats of paint will do.
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Posted at 12:03h, 02 MayThanks Switlana, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 12:03h, 02 MayThanks Mariola, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:56h, 02 MayIt was fun Marcia, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:54h, 02 MayThanks Kathleen, you are entering the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:53h, 02 MayGreat Nellie Ann, please let us know how it turns out! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:48h, 02 MayGreat, thanks Mariola! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:46h, 02 MayThanks Kaycee! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:45h, 02 MayGreat question Linda, the brand we used was by Delta and we picked up at Hobby Lobby!
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Posted at 11:43h, 02 MayToo bad you don’t still have them Vickie! Maybe you can find some more at a yard sale, there are a lot out there! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:38h, 02 MayThanks Tracie! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:37h, 02 MayThat is so cool Terri, we are grateful for you! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:37h, 02 MayFor sure Kat, they really turned out great – we actually did two and we use them often!
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Posted at 11:36h, 02 MayYou are welcome and thanks for sharing, Denise! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:35h, 02 MayThanks Bette! We appreciate you visiting the blog!
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Posted at 11:35h, 02 MayThanks Alicia, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:35h, 02 MayIf you do, let us know Susan!
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Posted at 11:35h, 02 MayThanks Barbara!
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Posted at 11:34h, 02 MayLet us know how your pillow turns out Denise!
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Posted at 11:34h, 02 MayThanks Michele!
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Posted at 11:34h, 02 MayYou are kind Lori, thanks so much!
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Posted at 11:33h, 02 MayThanks Nicole and sorry you don’t have them up there. You can order them online. You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:33h, 02 MayIt really is like a brand new chair! We love it! Thanks Donna and you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:32h, 02 MayThanks Doreen, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:32h, 02 MayIt was great because the paint covered up all the stains, we were really happy with the results! Thanks Donna!
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Posted at 11:31h, 02 MayYou are welcome Nancy, it was a simple and fun project! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:30h, 02 MayWe appreciate that Catrice! Thanks! Let us know how your projects turn out!
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Posted at 11:29h, 02 MayThanks Suzanne, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:29h, 02 MayYes for sure Elaine! It really was a simple project and turned out great!
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Posted at 11:22h, 02 MayThanks Betty, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 11:22h, 02 MayToo bad about that, keep your eye for these at the yard sales! You are entered in the giveaway Pamela!
Pamela Brazier
Posted at 23:28h, 01 MayWished I’d seen this a few years ago, could’ve done some cool chairs I had. Shared on FB.
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Posted at 22:36h, 01 MayThanks Linsey! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 22:36h, 01 MayYou are right Julie, it was an easy project and fun. You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 22:35h, 01 MayYes, please do and share your results! You will be glad you did! You are entered in the giveaway Judy!
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Posted at 22:35h, 01 MayThank you Janet, it was a lot of fun!
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Posted at 22:34h, 01 MayThanks Sandra, we were really pleased! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 22:34h, 01 MayThanks Katie! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 22:28h, 01 MayWow, that is so good to hear Lisa! We hope you can try them soon. Thanks for checking out our blog!
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Posted at 22:28h, 01 MayThanks Deb!
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Posted at 22:27h, 01 MayThanks Sue, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 22:27h, 01 MayIt’s exciting to make something old and worn into something that looks great!
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Posted at 22:18h, 01 MayYes, you will enjoy it Yolanda! Let us know how it turns out!
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Posted at 22:18h, 01 MayThank you for sharing that Stacey, we appreciate you! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 22:17h, 01 MayThank you, Leilani!
Catrice payne
Posted at 20:01h, 01 MayAwesome video. Gonna have to try it some of my old worn stuff.
Suzanne
Posted at 19:40h, 01 MayAmazing. Shared on FB/Twitter/Pinterest.
Elaine Wood
Posted at 19:29h, 01 MayWow! Now I need to find a couple of directors chairs!
Betty Pace
Posted at 19:06h, 01 MayNice transformation, shared on Facebook
Linsey Vanderberry
Posted at 18:34h, 01 MayLooks great! Shared on fb
Julie Briones
Posted at 18:30h, 01 MaySuch and easy transformation, and so chic! Shared on FB!
Judy Martin
Posted at 16:50h, 01 MayOk I have one almost like yours so now I will try a make over on it \
~love these chairs so I really neeed to win those brushes~~
I shared on Facebook to my friends ~
Janet Meisner
Posted at 16:06h, 01 MaySuch a beautiful job. You did make it beautiful again.
Sandra Joy Over
Posted at 15:34h, 01 MayWanting to paint some fabric! This turned out great ! Shared on Facebook!
Katie Scott
Posted at 14:36h, 01 MaySuch a great upcycle! I’ve shared this post to my business page http://www.facebook.com/salvagedbyk.scott
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Posted at 14:06h, 01 MayThat’s great, Anna. Let us know if you restore them!
Lisa Wick
Posted at 13:52h, 01 MayI have heard so much about your brushes and looking forward to trying them someday. Nice transformation!
Deb Boyer
Posted at 13:51h, 01 MayLooks amazing and will go anywhere in any room!
Deb Boyer
Posted at 13:50h, 01 MayAmazing!!!
Sue Pagels
Posted at 13:28h, 01 MayI love furniture transformations! Great job! (and love the paintbrushes too) Sharing on FB!
Jackie Krieg
Posted at 13:08h, 01 MayLooks great! Isn’t something what a coat of paint can do to something?
Yolanda Sullivan Dresse
Posted at 12:55h, 01 MayWow, it’s like brand new! I can’t wait to paint some fabric, I need to find a project so I can do that!! Great job!
Stacey lippert armstrong
Posted at 12:47h, 01 MayLove zibra brushes. I shared on facebook
Leilani
Posted at 12:45h, 01 MayI really love how they transform this chair
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Posted at 12:42h, 01 MayThank Corry, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 12:34h, 01 MayThanks Cindy, you are entered in the giveaway!
Nancy Burgess
Posted at 11:46h, 01 MayLooks great now. Thanks for the info that’s the first time I’ve seen anyone mention using fabric medium. Sharing on Facebook. Thank you for the chance.
Donna O’Dell
Posted at 11:41h, 01 MayFairly simple and quick transformation, my kind of project! Great idea to paint the canvas 💕
Doreen Hill
Posted at 11:11h, 01 MayThe chair looks great. I shared on Pinterest. ♥️
Donna Turner
Posted at 10:56h, 01 MayLooks like a brand new chair! Love it! Sharing on Facebook
Nicole stec
Posted at 10:54h, 01 MayWow! What an amazing transformation! Love it! Haven’t been able to find your brushes in Canada
Shared on Facebook!
Lori fletcher
Posted at 10:39h, 01 MayWhat a wonderful transformation. Lovely look Thanks for the showing
Kaycee F
Posted at 10:34h, 01 MayWell this transformation made such a big difference! I love the colors used on the wood and canvas, just perfect! I am sharing on FB
Linda Bardi
Posted at 10:29h, 01 MayLove the look. You mentioned fabric medium. What would that product be?
Vickie Andrews
Posted at 10:25h, 01 MayOh I use to have two of these chairs. I gave them away years ago. No I wish I had kept them. I am excited over the give away for the three brushes. I have been trying to get all of these at my local Lowe’s store, but they always seem sold out. I will share on my Facebook page.
Tracie
Posted at 10:17h, 01 MayI shared on Facebook.
Terri Tervort
Posted at 10:17h, 01 MayShared on FB. I’m actually painting today with a Zibra brush, love it!
Kat Emerick
Posted at 10:17h, 01 MayOMG!!! I can not believe I got rid of my chairs!! Canvas paint??? Oh I wish I knew that was available too!!! I am going to have to check the flea market for more.
Denise Melendez
Posted at 10:11h, 01 MayThank you so much for the chance! Great transformation. Liked and shared.
Bette Haakana
Posted at 10:06h, 01 MayLove the transformation.
Alicia H
Posted at 10:06h, 01 MayIt came out Beautiful! I will be sharing to my twitter.
Thanks for the inspriation.
Susan Lane
Posted at 10:06h, 01 MayHave never painted fabric but would certainly give it a try!
Barbara Riffe
Posted at 10:01h, 01 MayI saw your project and thought those legs would make a great a great plant stand with some work. Great project.
Denise St. Peters
Posted at 09:58h, 01 MayI been wanting to paint a pillow, now I know the recipe. Thank you.
Michele Branham
Posted at 09:51h, 01 MayWhat a great transformation!
Mariola Izydor
Posted at 09:51h, 01 MayShared it under “How To”
Switlana Long
Posted at 09:50h, 01 MayLiked and shared on facebook! Great transformation!!
Mariola Izydor
Posted at 09:49h, 01 MayHi, I shared on Pinterest
Marcia Horn
Posted at 09:48h, 01 MayLove this idea would like to find one or two chairs to redo … sharing on facebook
Kathleen Smart
Posted at 09:44h, 01 MayAwesome idea! Looks great! Shared on Facebook.
Nellie Ann
Posted at 09:39h, 01 MayLove the transformation. I am going to try it on my old director chair. Great timing for me to see this. Shared on facebook.
Anna Violette
Posted at 09:39h, 01 MayWe actually have some directors chairs from the 50’s. I think they are that old. We were going to get rid of them but now I might try to restore them. Thanks for the inspiration!
Corry heinricks
Posted at 09:35h, 01 MaySharing on Facebook! Great redo!
Cindy Downing
Posted at 08:14h, 30 AprilShared on Facebook
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Posted at 15:32h, 29 AprilThanks Jackie, you are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 15:32h, 29 AprilIt’s the Delta Fabric Medium liquid that you mix with the paint, you can purchase at places like Michaels and Hobby Lobby!
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Posted at 15:30h, 29 AprilThat’s great Carol, we are grateful for you!! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 15:30h, 29 AprilThanks Marcia!
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Posted at 15:29h, 29 AprilThanks Laura! You are entered in the giveaway!
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Posted at 15:29h, 29 AprilYea, it worked out great and very durable! You are entered in the giveaway Julia!
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Posted at 15:28h, 29 AprilThanks Celia, you are entered in the giveaway!
Jackie Krieg
Posted at 20:55h, 27 AprilI shared on Facebook.
Margaret Waters
Posted at 20:23h, 27 AprilI wonder what “fabric medium” is as mentioned in the instructions.
Carol Smith
Posted at 17:29h, 27 AprilSharing on Facebook. By the way, I just bought 2 Zibra brushes and absolutely love them. And, I’d love to win more!
Marcia Horn
Posted at 15:47h, 27 Aprilcool brushes … for cool projects 🙂
Laura Werley
Posted at 14:43h, 27 AprilLove the transformation! Sharing on facebook
Julia Harting
Posted at 14:41h, 27 AprilGreat video on how to. Never thought to paint the canvas. Better than me replacing as I did in the past!
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Thanks!
Celia
Posted at 14:10h, 27 AprilGreat transformation. Sharing on Facebook