Fabric Paint
Fabric Paint used for restoring or changing the colour of all types of fabrics
- Fabric Paint transforms colour without changing the texture or making the material stiff
- The Fabric Paint can be used to refurbish faded and damaged fabric or transform it into something new
- All-in-one Fabric Paint that is easy to apply
- Paint onto fabrics with a paint brush, sponge, stamp or stencil
- Spray onto fabrics as a fabric spray paint
- Use on sofas, soft furnishings, car interiors, clothing and more
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For mainland UK delivery before Christmas, please place your order by 2pm on the 21st December. Please note that is only a guide based on information from our couriers. We cannot guarantee delivery dates as shipments may be delayed by courier issues. We recommend you order as early as possible if you require your products before Christmas.
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We offer free next working day UK mainland delivery on all website orders. This applies to orders placed and paid for by 2pm. Orders placed after 2pm will be dispatched the next working day. Deliveries to UK highlands and islands may take longer, surcharges may apply to orders containing hazardous products shipping outside mainland UK.
International shipping is available, options and prices will be displayed during checkout.
Please note that whilst your order will be dispatched with a service that claims specific shipping times, due to it being a busy period a small amount of orders may be delayed. Unfortunately we have no control over courier delays.
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We offer gold trade customers free UK mainland next working day delivery on all website orders. This applies to orders placed and paid for by 2pm. Orders placed after 2pm will be dispatched the next working day. Deliveries to UK highlands and islands may take longer, surcharges may apply to orders containing hazardous products shipping outside mainland UK.
International shipping is available, options and prices will be displayed during checkout.
More information is available on our Shipping and Returns page.
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We offer silver trade customers free UK mainland next working day delivery on all website orders over £50. This applies to orders placed and paid for by 2pm. Orders placed after 2pm will be dispatched the next working day. Mainland UK orders under £50 will be charged at £2.95 for standard 1-2 working day shipping or £4.95 for next working day shipping. Deliveries to UK highlands and islands may take longer, surcharges may apply to orders containing hazardous products shipping outside mainland UK.
International shipping is available, options and prices will be displayed during checkout.
More information is available on our Shipping and Returns page.
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We offer bronze trade customers free UK mainland next working day delivery on all website orders over £50. This applies to orders placed and paid for by 2pm. Orders placed after 2pm will be dispatched the next working day. Mainland UK orders under £50 will be charged at £2.95 for standard 1-2 working day shipping or £4.95 for next working day shipping. Deliveries to UK highlands and islands may take longer, surcharges may apply to orders containing hazardous products shipping outside mainland UK.
International shipping is available, options and prices will be displayed during checkout.
More information is available on our Shipping and Returns page.
Christmas Shipping
For mainland UK delivery before Christmas, please place your order by 2pm on the 22nd December. Please note that is only a guide based on information from our couriers. We cannot guarantee delivery dates as shipments may be delayed by courier issues. We recommend you order as early as possible if you require your products before Christmas.
During the Christmas and New Year period, there will be some dates that we are unable to dispatch orders, these dates are:
- December: 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th.
- January: 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
On the 24th December and 31st December, couriers are collecting in the morning.
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About Fabric Paint
Our specialist Fabric Paint can be used to change or restore the colour of any item of fabric. This all-in-one fabric paint is extremely easy to use; just apply to the fabric with a brush or sponge and it will instantly soak in and dye the fabric.
It can be used to change the colour of sofas, upholstery, car seats, footwear, clothing, handbags and all other items made from fabric. The colours are strong and will not fade or rub off after they have dried.
Once applied, the fabric paint remains soft and flexible providing a lovely, long-lasting finish that can be enjoyed for years. It soaks into all absorbent materials and once dry it will not make the material go hard or stiff.
If you’re using Fabric Paint to change the colour of fabric, make sure the fabric is currently a lighter colour than the colour of the paint you decide to use.
Fabric Paint can also be sprayed with an Airbrush onto the fabric. Using it as a fabric spray paint allows you to be creative with its application, which is ideal for creating a custom look.
Painting fabrics without a texture change
Fabric Paint is designed to soak into fabrics and change the colour with little, or no texture change. However, in order to achieve this, the product must be used correctly. If you brush the product on and leave it to dry it can stick fibres together causing them to feel stiff. To avoid this, after applying each coat of fabric paint, brush the fabric thoroughly using the Cleaning Brush. For heavy piled fabrics we also recommend brushing several times throughout the drying period. This will ‘unstick’ any fibres that have grouped together.
It is inevitable that you won’t be able to unstick every fibre so immediately after application the fabric may feel slightly stiffer. To correct this, simply brush the fabric again using the Cleaning Brush. Day-to-day use of the fabric will also remove any stiffness.
Fabric Paint is Suitable For
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Use Fabric Paint to restore or change the colour of any item of fabric, textile or canvas. It can be applied with a Paint Brush or sponge, or even as a fabric spray paint using an Airbrush.
It works well on all types of fabric, both natural and synthetic.
Fabric Paint Coverage and Shelf Life
250ml - will cover a dining chair or car seat.
500ml - will cover an armchair.
1 litre - will cover a three-seater sofa.
If your fabric has a pile, such as velvet, faux-suede, chenille, draylon or microfibre you will need to use more product. This is because there is a lot more surface area to cover on these types of fabric. We recommend ordering double the above quantities of fabric paint for these fabric types. We would also recommend that you brush the fabric at regular intervals during the drying period to ensure that the fabric does not go stiff.
Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Store between 8°C and 30°C.
Once opened, use within 1 year.
Please note that when ordering 1 litre, you will receive 2x 500ml bottles.
Fabric Paint Instructions
Fabric Paint can be applied to all types of fabric by either brushing, sponging or spraying it onto the fabric. We recommend using a Paint Brush, as this is the easiest method and produces great results.
Using it as a fabric spray paint is mainly if you want to create a unique design, spray a stencil or achieve a pattern not possible by using a paint brush.
Whichever method you choose to paint fabric, you first need to make sure it is clean.
Cleaning the fabric
Make sure the material is clean and free of dust. For best results, the fabric must be the same colour or lighter than the colour you are applying. The material must also be absorbent. Some garden fabrics will have a protector applied, so please test the fabric for water absorbency first. If it is absorbent, then Fabric Paint will work.
If you need a fabric cleaner, we recommend using our Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner. For clothing, just put it in the washing machine as you normally would.
Applying Fabric Paint with a sponge or paint brush
Dampen the fabric first with water. We recommend spraying water on with a trigger spray bottle, but if you don’t have one you also can wipe it on with a sponge or cloth.
Pour the paint into a bowl and dip in a Paint Brush or sponge. Rub this into the fabric and it will instantly soak in and change the colour. Apply one coat this way and leave to dry for one hour.
The fabric may still feel slightly rough, especially if it has a pile, due to the fibres sticking together. Brush the pile in all directions with our Cleaning Brush or a cloth to loosen the fibres and soften the fabric. This process will also remove any excess fabric paint that didn’t soak in properly. Brushing the pile while the paint is still wet can also help to avoid any roughness as it dries.
If needed, apply additional coats once the previous has dried. Leave it to dry naturally overnight, and your fabric is ready to use.
Using as a fabric spray paint
Spray painting fabric is easy and can be used on upholstery, soft furnishings, car interiors, clothing, footwear and all other fabric materials.
Thin the fabric spray paint down with 50% water, which will help penetration into stubborn fibres. Pour the solution into the Airbrush and proceed to spray it onto the fabric.
First spray from side to side, and then up and down, to get complete and even coverage. Or spray it on in any other way if you’re using it to create a pattern or specific look.
The fabric paint can then be dried with a hair dryer or left to dry naturally. The material will be usable within an hour, but it will continue to cure overnight.
Customers Results painting fabrics
Fabric Paint on an Armchair
This customer gave this armchair and footstool a new lease of life by changing the colour to a darker shade using our Fabric Paint in Dark Grey.
Black Fabric Paint on Car Seats
These faded car seats have been restored to black using our Black Fabric Paint.
Fabric Paint Colour Chart
Our Fabric Paint comes in a range of three popular colours.
Black- Dark Grey
- Dark Blue
Please note that, due to batch differences, there might be slight differences in colour between bottles of the same colour. When using multiple bottles on a project, we recommend mixing them together before use.
IMPORTANT: The colours shown here are dependent upon screen settings or monitor calibration, they are a guide only. The actual colour may vary.
Fabric Paint FAQs
Q. Can I use your fabric paint to paint any fabric item?
A. Yes, our Fabric Paint is incredibly versatile and can be used on any fabric item including chairs, sofas, upholstery, clothes, curtains, car interiors, carpets and many more!
Q. Will painting my fabric change the feel?
A. No, Fabric Paint is designed to dry with a soft, flexible finish, allowing you to recolour, or change the colour of your fabric items without changing how they feel. However, if you apply too much paint, or if the material you are applying it to feels very soft/silky/velvety prior to application, then it may slightly stiffen the fabric. This can be reduced by brushing the fabric afterwards with our Cleaning Brush.
Q. Can it be used as a fabric spray paint?
A. Yes, spraying the paint onto fabrics is a great way to cover a larger area quickly, or, to create specific design effects.
Q. Can the fabric paint be used on any colour?
A. Yes you can paint fabrics any colour with this product. However, if you want to change the colour of an item of fabric then you must go to a darker colour.
Q. Is it a fabric paint for clothes?
A. Yes, it can be used to paint clothes and all other items of fabric such as sofas, shoes and soft furnishings.
Q. Can you use acrylic paint on fabric?
A. Our Fabric Paint is not an acrylic paint, it is made from polyurethanes and so is a lot more flexible. We wouldn't recommend using an acrylic paint on fabric.
Q. Will the fabric paint colour come off in the wash?
A. No. Fabric Paint takes 24 hours to become touch-dry and can be used after that, but we recommend waiting a full seven days before washing the fabric to allow the colour to fully cure. Once it’s fully cured, the material can be washed and cleaned as normal.
