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. The photo is an ivory fabric we have changed colour, showing how the product has soaked in without changing the look or feel. You can still see the weave perfectly. 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. 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.

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. Yes, fabric paints are permanent on fabric once dry. To extend the life of your painted fabric designs, make sure to wash your fabrics inside out on gentle cycle, and air dry them. This car interior had faded on the door cards and also the carpets (although not shown here). The fabric was painted using the Red Fabric Paint and now looks as good as new. The FabriCoat fabric paint soaks into the fibres of the fabric so even after painting it still looks and feels like it should.

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Spray painting fabric is easy and can be used on upholstery, soft furnishings, car interiors, clothing, footwear and all other fabric materials. This customer gave this armchair and footstool a new lease of life by changing the colour to a darker shade using our FabriCoat Fabric Paint in Dark Grey. Fabric paint is a type of paint formulated to work specifically on fabric with a permanent, flexible and washable hold. There are different formulations of fabric paints, such as brush-on fabric paint, dimensional fabric paint (which dries with a raised finish), and even paint markers for drawing on fabric! Tulip's expertly designed paint formulas guarantee a positive user experience from start to finish. The creative possibilities are endless! Yes, fabric paints can be mixed with one another to create new colors! You can also create fabric paint designs layered with other fabric paint formulations, such as painting a glitter finish over a matte or shiny finish, and adding dimensional details over flat designs with puff paint. Get creative, experiment and have fun with your fabric paints! 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 FabriCoat will work.

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 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. This red velvet sofa had been bleached by the sun and our customer was able to restore the colour using our standard red Fabric Paint. 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 paintOur FabriCoat Fabric Paint was used to change the colour of this fabric headboard from cream using our Light Grey colour, so that it matched the rest of the bedroom. 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.

FabriCoat 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. A. Yes, FabriCoat is incredibly versatile and can be used on any fabric item including chairs, sofas, upholstery, clothes, curtains, car interiors, carpets and many more! 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.Available in range of 28 fabric paint colours, it can be used on sofas, upholstery, car seats, footwear, clothing, handbags and all other items made from fabric. The colours are strong and vibrant and will not fade or rub off after they have dried. FabriCoat is specialist fabric paint 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.

A. No, FabriCoat 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 fabric 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. Rather than buying a new sofa, this customer painted their existing comfortable grey sofa in our Olive Fabricoat Fabric Paint and they were really pleased with the result. Yes, fabric paint is permanent and even machine washable on fabrics once dry. When you are painting on fabrics with fabric paint, it’s important to cover your work surface with a protective covering, and keep it away from other fabrics that you don’t want paint on, such as carpeting and clothing. You can even wear an apron to cover what you’re wearing if you are worried about getting fabric paint on your clothing. Remember, fabric paint won’t wash out of fabric once it’s dry, so have some caution for your other fabrics!A. Yes, it can be used to paint clothes and all other items of fabric such as sofas, shoes and soft furnishings. The fabric paints can be mixed to match any colour of fabric and either used to restore fabric or paint custom designs onto the fabric. If you’re using the fabric paint to change the colour of fabric, make sure the fabric is currently a lighter colour than the paint you decide to use.