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To something like this:
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She has given me permmssion to share the secrets of her transformation. Here's what we did:
- Wash with a mild soap and water.
- Rub over leather surface with denatured alcohol
- The alcohol removes all wax and polish
- Sand the leather lightly with fine sandpaper to allow the paint to adhere
- Mix a 50/ 50 mixture of paint and water, this creates a wash
- Apply a very thin coat of the wash
- You should be able to see the original color through this first application
- Let dry one hour
- Apply second thin coat let dry one hour
- Repeat until you get the desired coverage.
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The bottom detail and legs are wood so I had to prime them before painting. I didn't dilute the paint for the wood part. I really love it and even my husband who was skeptical raves about it every time he passes it by. I think he's told me its beautiful 100 times. I hope you like it too. Stay tuned for the chair later next week. Have a happy and Blessed Easter everyone. I'm joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday. I'm joining Centsational Girl's Fair Weather Forum Linky Party. And Layla at The Lettered Cottage for How To's Day and Funky Junk Interiors SNS and The Newbie Party at Debbie Doos Blogging and Blabbing and Thrifty Decor Chick's Before and After Party.
and Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Homemaker On A Dime for Creative Bloggers Blog Hop.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Karen she's beeeyouteefool!!!! She looks so different in her new dress. I love the details in the wood. I think the new color even brings them out more. You did such an amazing job. You should be so proud. It's always nice when our husbands love our projects just as much as we do, isn't it!!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could read directions - FIRST!
Here's my link, check out my painted mess! If you haven't seen it already!
http://janesjunkandtreasures.blogspot.com/2011/04/read-directions-first-big-purple-mess.html
Hi Karen! Oh, my goodness. You gave your ole girl a new lease on life! She's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at My Romantic Home, so glad I stopped by, this is a fantastic project! Who would have thought to paint leather! It looks amazing! xxx tami
ReplyDeleteWow, I had no idea you could do this to leather. It looks really great! So light and bright now.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought this was possible! That is an amazing transformation! I have an old green leather ottoman that I bought with blue stamps about a hundred years ago....hmmm...I am truly inspired! Have a wonderful weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteI truly wish I had known about this a few years ago......threw out a gorgeous white leather chair because it looked to awful.....ugh! I just love the way your ottoman turned out....it is fabulous!! And the wood details do show up better now. I am happy for you. Also, thanks for telling me the name of the paint you used as I have some plans for that.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best I've seen for a long time - such a great job!!!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way - I have no special camera :)
I wish you a fantastic weekend and Happy Easter!!!
Big hugs
Tine
Are you a magician? An Interior Designer? Or just AMAZING!!! That is fantastic! I can't believe you did it!! I remember saying (i think as my comment on your other post?) that it looks nice the way it is, but BOY! Was I wrong!! It really is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletexxDaniella
Wow! I can't believe that is painted. I thought you had recovered it. It is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHave a very Happy Easter.
Very impressive!! I love your ottoman better that your inspiration piece!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSherri:)
WOW!! Didn't know you could paint leather. I have to save this too my favorites for future reference. It turned out so beautiful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteGREAT BALLS OF FIRE, WOMAN...this is BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL...white leather..what's not to love to pieces.
ReplyDeleteOMYGOSH..you have more guts than I do. I would be so scared to do it. Yours looks PERFECT...I am sooo impressed.
xoxo bj
Wow, Wow, Wow!! I never knew you could paint leather. This looks fabulous. I am now eyeing my brown leather bench for a makeover. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
I love it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. So shabby chic, at a low cost, thats my kinda project...U have such a way with furniture! Thanks for stoppin by to see my bedroom. ...Happy Easter to u and ur family, Bonnie
ReplyDeleteI never ever would have thought in a million years that you could paint leather. I am so glad to see and learn this. I love leather pieces and now I will be on the look out at garage sales would old ottomans. Wow...loved it!
ReplyDeleteYikes that came out nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comments on my blog - may you have luck growing sweet peas and whatever you plant!
xo
Sandy
What a great makeover. I didn't know you could paint leather. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteOk it's official YOU are a Genius!!! I would have never thought to try this.
ReplyDeleteNow I'll have to find something leather to try this on.
hope your Easter was fab,
Carole
That is an absolutely amazing transformation! I think I like your newly painted one a lot better than the one you fell in love with. Truly amazing, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cindy
Great job! Love it. :)
ReplyDeletewow great job
ReplyDeleteYou have got to be kidding me! I can not believe this is the same piece! It looks fabulous! I think I would have been too scared to try it.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sena
OH MY GOODNESS!!! That is FABULOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd funny thing, I have just been googling... how to paint leather.... Thanks for the How-to
I am going to try it.
Wow...you are brave:)...that is something I have never painted...GOOD job!
ReplyDeleteRene
Whoa! Looks great. I would have never thought to paint leather.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the how-to and thanks for stopping by my blog!
this is exactly why i love blogland, Karen.
ReplyDeleteget down wit yer bad self! this an awesome transformation that i adore.
omg.
michele
WOW....who knew??? What a transformation...way to go for it :) Laurel
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! So impressed that you painted leather!
ReplyDelete-caroline @ c.w.frosting
That is so great, I didn't know you could paint leather either. Did the "wash" technique keep it from cracking? What happens when you sit on it? I'm assuming it is still perfect! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSusan @ homeroad
Wow! This is so pretty... thanks for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I have been so busy, I have been late getting around. I was looking forward to seeing this. It is so incredibly beautiful. It looks brand new and to think that it is still like leather. Amazing, I just can get over it. You are a genius. Can't wait to see what happens on the chair. Kudo!! No wonder you were featured. Hugs, Ginger
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I knew you could paint leather, but never knew how. Thanks for the tutorial and the solution. Have fun at the newbie party!
ReplyDeleteOh my golly gosh! I had NO idea leather could be painted. I can't wait to see the chair and to hear how the paint holds up to use over time... be sure to keep us updated. I am a new follower and am visiting from Debbiedoo's
ReplyDeleteWow! I would have never guessed someone could paint leather. Oh the possibilities running through my head! It is beautiful and thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so great!
ReplyDeleteI'd have never thought of that...thanks for showing it. Over from the Newbie Party,
...enjoyed your post, Pat
This is fabulous, it is bookmarked for my own leather chair that needs some lovin'.
ReplyDeleteWowsa! I can't believe how well that turned out. Beautiful and oh so clever!
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave person, but it really paid off. I love it, what a differance!
ReplyDeleteVintage Farmhouse
i love your daring and the beautiful results. what an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I guess anything can be painted if you set your mind to it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful transformation. My first thought would be that it would look painted and might crack. Thank you so much for the tutorial and the secret...multiple light coats. It's gorgeous and I would never know that it was painted. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI can't get over this transformation. It is incredible! Thanks so much for stopping by Art@Home. I am now following you :D
ReplyDeleteI think the ottoman looks like it was bought @ Shabby Chic. *love it*
Wow, what an amazing transformation! I've never heard of painting leather, what a great idea, and the result is so pretty! Just fantastic =D
ReplyDeletePS: Paris and Bijoux are the cutest!
xo Linda
Wow you did paint the ottoman I have!! I thought you must have been mistaken...my ottoman is leather (like yours) and I thought there is no way she would have painted a leather ottoman!! It is incredible. And I usually paint everything except people and animals...but I never thought to paint leather.
ReplyDeleteI had NO idea you could PAINT leather either!! This is fantastic!
ReplyDeletewow! great job! I never would have thought that you could paint leather! I would have thought that it would crack but I guess all those thin coats is the key? :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Thanks for the how to steps. Now maybe I can paint a side table that has one of those leather tops!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! Fabulous job!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Karen -
ReplyDeleteThis is truly remarkable. It looks so modern and fresh now. Who knew you could paint leather? Now we all do - thanks for sharing such a great idea and transformation.
My best- Diane
great job!!! it looks brand new. love the white
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I have wanted to try painting leather, but was afraid, now I am going to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and visiting!
Beautiful, good job!
ReplyDeleteHi, can you tell me what kind of paint you used. I just got a trash/treasure chair off freecycle. it has super cool rivets on it...but the color is MUSTARD -----70's mustard. so please tell me! Love what you did with yours! ;)
ReplyDeleteYes, did you use latex flat? What kind of paint did you use? I have one I want to paint too! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing,,,,I pinned it to my inspirations board and hope to be able to find a version to create someday. Right now our move is #1 on my list and projects, posting and commenting have taken a backseat....just had to take the time to address you beauty!
ReplyDeleteVery impressive!! I love your ottoman better that your inspiration piece!! Great job. cheap beds with mattress sale
ReplyDeletei love your daring and the beautiful results. what an inspiration. UK Leading Bed Manufacturers
ReplyDeleteI really love it! Want to so the same with my sofa but could you please tell me what paint you used (since im from the netherlands)and how much (ml)?
ReplyDeleteI know this is an old post, but I have a few questions that I hope will be answered. Was this done on real leather or faux? Also, what finish of paint did you use, semigloss, eggshell, flat?
ReplyDeleteGirl! You are a magician!! I have been searching for hours and you gave her an absolutely FABULOUS make-over. This is exactly what I want to do - except I want to paint an older cream Broyhill sectional white (think it’s faux leather) and paint a faux leather ottoman a turquoise color - not sure how bright to go and have the same question as above. Can you do it on faux leather? Can I use this method on a couch? One that is used often!! Like above, what type of paint? Did you use a brush? Or sprayer? Hoping for a reply!!! Beautiful!!!
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