28 WAYS TO BRING NEW LIFE TO AN OLD SOFA

Painting, Reupholstering and Slipcovers Ideas for Sofas

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If you hate the fabric on the sofa and reupholstering isn’t an option, consider painting your sofa with a mixture of textile medium and paint!

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Or you could stain it! Sounds a little strange, but on the right fabric, it can be an improvement!

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Chalk paint is a surprisingly excellent paint choice for old, scratched-up leather sofas. Be sure to seal it after painting.

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Leather Sofa | Shades of Amber

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Or save money by reupholstering your sofa yourself, with drop cloth!

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Have some reupholstering experience? Try changing the shape of your sofa slightly when you reupholster to make it more modern.

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28 WAYS TO BRING NEW LIFE TO AN OLD SOFA

Painting, Reupholstering and Slipcovers Ideas for Sofas

If you hate the fabric on the sofa and reupholstering isn’t an option, consider painting your sofa with a mixture of textile medium and paint!

Or you could stain it! Sounds a little strange, but on the right fabric, it can be an improvement!

Chalk paint is a surprisingly excellent paint choice for old, scratched-up leather sofas. Be sure to seal it after painting.

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If you love the bones of your sofa and plan to keep it for a while, it might be a good idea to have it reupholstered professionally.

Or save money by reupholstering your sofa yourself, with drop cloth!

Have some reupholstering experience? Try changing the shape of your sofa slightly when you reupholster to make it more modern.

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