How to Dye Couches

How to Dye Couches
Written By
Tiffani Ice
Tiffani Ice
Published: Nov 15, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Use fabric spray paint to make all your couch cushions, rugs and pillows look like new again.

  1. Purchase upholstery spray paint at any hobby store. The size of your couch determines how many cans you'll need. One upholstery spray paint can is supposed to cover 15 square feet of fabric. Purchase one more can than needed to be confident you have enough paint to finish the job.

  2. Remove all cushions and pillows. Clean the couch and all individual pieces.

  3. Remove the pull tab located on top of the spray nozzle. Point the nozzle close to, but not pointing at, the couch and pull the nozzle. When paint sprays from the nozzle, point it at the couch, and spray in circular motions while holding the nozzle trigger down consistently until the entire couch is covered in paint. Repeat with all cushions and pillows you want to dye.

  4. Allow the paint to dry for at least 72 hours before sitting on the couch. Test the couch for dryness by pushing down on a cushion with a paper towel. If the paper towel comes up clean, then the paint has dried completely.

Things You Will Need

  • Fabric couch
  • Upholstery spray paint

Photo Credits

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Tiffani Ice

Tiffani Ice is has been a freelance writer since 2007. She has many how-to articles published on eHow. Tiffani also runs an Xbox community called Ladies of Xbox, and specializes in video game repair, tips and tricks. She studied animal…

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