Always prepare the surface before you begin the paint job. I used a soap and water formula with a lint free cloth to wipe down the cushions. I let them dry overnight. Dry and recoat times are based on 70 °F (21 °C) and 50% relative humidity. Allow more time at cooler temperatures. Dries to the touch in 1 hour and to handle in 2 hours. Fully dry in 24 hours. Machine washable in 3 days.

Next make long even light sprays across the surface of the fabric. Don’t let the paint puddle in one area. I made this mistake. I’m guessing because this is a cushion and a good majority of the paint will be absorbed is why it’s taking so many coats? If my logic is wrong then tell me.;)

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These points are what differentiates it from regular spray paint. How to use Rustoleum Outdoor Fabric Paint Using this spray paint to cover a patterned pillow took way more coats of paint than I expected it to. I used one and a half spray paint cans to cover two small outdoor lumbar cushions. Was it cost effective? Not really but it was a lot easier than using chalk paint and wax to paint the cushions. Final thoughts

Ensure all debris is removed. Clean with soap and water, rinse and let dry. *Softer than regular spray paint. And finally, the big question. How does the painted fabric feel – is it crunchy and stiff or soft and fabric-like? Below is the first cushion that I sprayed. You can see on the left side where I was a little too heavy handed and used too much spray paint.The painted cushions looked so much better than the old faded fabric had. But the texture was a lot more stiff than I would have liked and the paint wasn’t able to completely cover the floral pattern.

Rust-Oleum® Outdoor Fabric Paint is an easy way to refresh your worn outdoor fabrics with color. It provides broad coverage with excellent adhesion and flexibility. Fabrics stay soft* to the touch and maintain long-lasting color. Its UV and weather resistant barrier makes it ideal for outdoor fabrics. Great for use on outdoor furniture cushions, pillows and more.Also, I noticed the fabric started to feel less like fabric and more crunchy. That told me it was time to quit. Outdoor cushions painted with Rustoleum outdoor fabric paint spray paint So while a project using this paint may take all afternoon to completely finish, the active painting time will only be a few minutes. Coats of Paint Rustoleum outdoor fabric spray paint– That’s right, it turns out there is a specialty spray paint formulated specifically for painting outdoor fabrics!