tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post2947428126482961662..comments2024-03-27T21:14:03.200-05:00Comments on Sweet Something Designs: How I Did The ChairsMichelle @ Sweet Something Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238174034736406372noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-30254960088468168872013-04-10T15:06:50.235-05:002013-04-10T15:06:50.235-05:00Hello, I think that your chairs came out Flawless!...Hello, I think that your chairs came out Flawless! I haven't had much luck with spray paint. I painted a tv tray and a coffee table and everytime I put something on them the paint cones off when I lift it. That has been a horrible experience for me. It might have something to do with using the cheap spraypaints huh? :-)Ms Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367129076018318446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-68707845565499954322011-07-28T19:57:06.840-05:002011-07-28T19:57:06.840-05:00Wow. This is a great blog. I am also thinking of h...Wow. This is a great blog. I am also thinking of having my chairs "re-fashioned". Although they don't really look old or something, I just want something refreshing. I think you did a great job and I'll give you an A for the efforts for the cushions.offset printinghttp://www.digitalroom.com/offset-printing.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-20413615297491252532011-07-27T21:49:18.731-05:002011-07-27T21:49:18.731-05:00Your chairs are fabulous! What a great tutorial!
...Your chairs are fabulous! What a great tutorial!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.affordablemedicaldental.com" rel="nofollow">affordable medical insurance</a>Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623997755872619767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-10417526160340846282011-07-27T15:57:33.189-05:002011-07-27T15:57:33.189-05:00This was a great tutorial and I do love the way th...This was a great tutorial and I do love the way they turned out. I really like that pop of color!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190096917851087676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-45781851514161053172011-07-27T13:27:49.548-05:002011-07-27T13:27:49.548-05:00Suzanne, thank you for that great tip, I will reme...Suzanne, thank you for that great tip, I will remember that!<br /><br />Karen, my sister said the same thing! The only solution that I came up with...I bought additional yardage of the linen. Should any heavy soiling occur, I'll recover. I did consider doing what Tobi Fairly did in her dining room, she covered her fabric covered seats with plastic (the kind from the fabric store). That would be a great alternative. <br />We'll see how things go in the coming months. :)<br /><br />DIYgirlandguy, I did two coats of primer and two coats of paint. Flipping the chairs over (to get underneath) in between coats. I really like the smooth finish with spraying. I did not do a spray sealer, the Valspar shines like that.Michelle @ Sweet Something Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238174034736406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-55449813430620982072011-07-26T15:33:48.555-05:002011-07-26T15:33:48.555-05:00Just found your blog yesterday and I'm already...Just found your blog yesterday and I'm already loving it!! LOVE the way the chairs turned out! I took on a painted chair project recently too! I sanded, then started priming (paint and brush), after 2 thin coats of primer (and 3 hours for just 2 chairs), I'm seeing brush strokes and drips I didn't catch from odd angles, so after reading your post I'm switching to spray! ...Curious how many coats of primer and color you did? Any clear protective top coat to get that shine??<br />Thanks!!DIYgirlandguynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-29516008740492454412011-07-26T14:56:10.307-05:002011-07-26T14:56:10.307-05:00Ok...I see this has not been addressed here. How ...Ok...I see this has not been addressed here. How do you plan to keep them clean? I would love to do this but am so anal about spots. I am afraid I would not let anyone sit on them lest they get soiled.<br /><br />I really do like the look of the chairs.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-5596332713856378802011-07-26T14:40:51.503-05:002011-07-26T14:40:51.503-05:00I LOVE that you used piping on these chairs the wa...I LOVE that you used piping on these chairs the way you did. When I ever get around to finishing out my couple of other chairs, I will HAVE to try this.<br /><br />BBernadette @ b3hdhttp://www.b3hd.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-14194871714583529672011-07-26T07:54:33.962-05:002011-07-26T07:54:33.962-05:00Wow, those look fantastic!! GREAT job! And for fut...Wow, those look fantastic!! GREAT job! And for future reference, you can notch the fabric as you turn the corner to rid some of the excess fabric and the corner will be no problem. That's how you do piping on a pillow, at least.<br />GREAT job....I love them!<br />suzannesoutherninspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963496784797926400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-24671106975143968362011-07-25T18:47:16.716-05:002011-07-25T18:47:16.716-05:00Love the pop of color piping! Cane chairs are my ...Love the pop of color piping! Cane chairs are my weakness lately. Great job!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088103005025176008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-57779985111719498442011-07-25T18:04:58.701-05:002011-07-25T18:04:58.701-05:00Thank you so much b/c I have always wondered how i...Thank you so much b/c I have always wondered how in the world I would do the piping! It's brilliant I tell you! <br />xoxoChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295405096806366760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-35959178552990229662011-07-25T17:46:26.689-05:002011-07-25T17:46:26.689-05:00Marty, thank you!
Norell, that sounds fantastic.....Marty, thank you!<br /><br />Norell, that sounds fantastic...those are my colors too! :) I love the idea of 3 green and 3 turquoise.Michelle @ Sweet Something Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238174034736406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-30773497248926285182011-07-25T17:25:24.245-05:002011-07-25T17:25:24.245-05:00I love the way your chairs turned out. They are be...I love the way your chairs turned out. They are beautiful. I wish I had the courage to try the piping.<br /><br />I have the very same chairs. Our neighbors had them & every time I went into their house I wanted to steal them. They decided to go ultra-modern in their new home and the entire dining room set became mine. Mine have been every color under the sun over the past 10 years. I never get tired of them. They were Country White for the past few years. This summer I decided to bring some color into our kitchen. I used Valspar spray paint too. I found wonderful beachy striped fabric in green, turquoise and white. I painted 3 chairs green & 3 turquoise. I am thrilled with the results. I am also usually a Krylon girl, but loved the colors and results of the Valspar.Norellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-11263265821965722372011-07-25T16:50:17.109-05:002011-07-25T16:50:17.109-05:00Michelle,your chairs are fabulous. I love that yo...Michelle,your chairs are fabulous. I love that you added the green piping. They turned out beautifully. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-47375512869743314402011-07-25T16:33:55.697-05:002011-07-25T16:33:55.697-05:00Thank you Judy!
Elz, I used Zinsser 1-2-3 primer ...Thank you Judy!<br /><br />Elz, I used Zinsser 1-2-3 primer for painting the cabinets and did not sand, it's formulated for slick surfaces too. Honestly, I think it would be really expensive to buy cans of primer for the cabinets, and you'd have to mask off everything. If spraying is the way you decide to go, maybe consider renting or buying a paint sprayer for the kitchen cabinets and use Zinsser. It would probably end up less expensive.Michelle @ Sweet Something Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14238174034736406372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-3877472297241709182011-07-25T15:44:39.710-05:002011-07-25T15:44:39.710-05:00I have an odd question for you. I know you redid y...I have an odd question for you. I know you redid your kitchen fairly recently and we're looking to do the same this fall at some point. Would you recommend clean metal primer for builders grade oak cabinet doors too? We're trying to avoid sanding them :(Elz @House Pourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639876823819450530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7201476158505077804.post-83570071497195179212011-07-25T15:33:22.631-05:002011-07-25T15:33:22.631-05:00that pop of green really "makes" your ch...that pop of green really "makes" your chairs and i think you did a great job with piping...something i have yet to try my hand at.<br /><br />just wanted to let you know how much i enjoy your blog!<br /><br />judyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083048394782111088noreply@blogger.com