The alternate title of this post could be, “How My FinishMax Pro Paint Sprayer Changed How I Paint.” I’ve painted cane before–with a brush–and it’s no fun. {These} pretty cane chairs are an example. Stay tuned at the end of this post, since we’re giving away a FinishMax Pro to one lucky reader that will change the way you paint, too!
When I found this gorgeous settee at the thrift store, I knew that I did not want to tackle that cane back with a brush! I also knew that I wanted to use a gloss paint, which I’ve never used in a sprayer before. This was definitely going to be an experiment; fortunately I think it worked out perfectly. Here’s the before:
Someone had done a very amateurish reupholstery job on the seat, and since I am an amateur, you know that when I say that, it was really bad {you can see my tutorial on reupholstering a loveseat here and here}. They decided to add an extra layer of padding to the seat cushion, which was completely and awkwardly visible through the light-colored fabric they used:
I liked the fabric that I uncovered, but it was horribly stained. I decided to leave it in place and simply cover it with new fabric. The seat was fine without that extra layer of padding–no sags or dips, and it’s quite comfortable.
I used painter’s tape to protect the fabric from the overspray. Even though I was going to cover it, I didn’t want it to be stiff or let patches of black show through the white background. I loosely draped a towel over the cushion, too, while I was spraying, but there was such minimal overspray that it wasn’t really a concern.
I use my HomeRight FinishMax Pro paint sprayer all. the. time. and for a wide variety of projects. It sprays latex, oil (although I haven’t used enamel paint in a few years), stain, chalk paint, and all the different finishes. I usually use flat or eggshell, but today I used gloss black paint because I wanted to give this girl a glamorous makeover.
Can you tell I’ve used this sprayer a lot?!
I used a gloss (latex) black paint and thinned it with water, just as I always do. One coat gave me perfect coverage, but I gave it a second just to be sure. The cleanup is a snap with the Pro, too.
I used a faux fur fabric (say that three times fast!) in a dalmation print. I often can’t find exactly what I want locally, so I usually order my fabric from Online Fabric Store. {This} is the link to the exact material that I used. The fabric is very stretchy and soft, and inexpensive. Can’t beat that! I used my handheld staple gun to secure the fabric in place; this didn’t seem to be a big enough (or heavy-duty enough) job for my pneumatic staple gun.
The finishing touch was to add brass nailhead trim. I am a big fan of nailhead trim as “jewelry” for a reupholstery project, and this didn’t disappoint. I used the same roll of trim that I used for my daughter’s loveseat redo. If you can’t find it locally, here it is on Amazon.
I really love how this project turned out. We always need extra seating, and this will fit perfectly in our living room.
I will confess that I tried it at the kitchen table, too, and it looked great there, but then I thought that maybe faux fur won’t be very easy to clean if the kids drop food on it. 🙂
Not bad, for about $60 and a few hours’ worth of work!
Now it’s your turn. Enter to win your own HomeRight FinishMax Pro paint sprayer here:
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Sources:
Cane bench–Salvation Army
White Dalmation Velboa Faux Fur Fabric–Online Fabric Store
Brass Nailhead trim–Amazon
HomeRight FinishMax Pro–Amazon (see below)
ScotchBlue ™ Painter’s Tape
Garden Stool–Michael’s (I painted it gold here)
Coral pillow–Stein-Mart (I added the gold monogram myself; we sell them in our Etsy shop)
DIY Gold Striped Vase–tutorial is here
Mirrors–HomeGoods
Chinoiserie Plates–thrift store
Black and white fleur de lis cigar box–Marshall’s
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Oh my gosh it turned out so beautiful!
Love it, how fun. What a great makeover.
Looks amazing! I would paint my daughter’s bedroom set.
I would spray my kitchen chairs!!! They are metal with a lattice back on them and I’ve finished redoing the table with a gel stain I’m putting off doing the chairs because it’s going to be such a pain to paint!!!! Save me!!!!!!!
BTW….i’m in love with that bench!!!
I have two chairs and a kitchen table that need to be painted, and I am coveting this paint sprayer!
I would tackle an old church bench that is begging for some love. Really like the black on the cane. Good job.
I am in the process of making a bench out of an old headboard, so the Home Right Finish Max would be perfect.
Currently working on a roadside-find…it’s an old wooden end table. I’d like to paint it glossy black and use it as an accessory at my daughter’s graduation party in June! Thanks!
Beautiful bench. A sprayer would help me paint my little garden shed … much quicker than I could by hand! That’d be great.
If I won this sprayer, I would paint the bathroom cabinets first, & then go crazy painting accessories around the house!
This is exactly why I need a sprayer!!
We are redoing our entire house with some thrifty finds and this would help emmencly!
Especially with redoing some old nursery furniture into some new revamped toddler furniture 🙂
I would love to try to paint furniture like that! I’ve been looking for a cheap desk to use as a craft area.
I would paint a chair, and the back screened porch.
I have bedroom furniture and cabinets that need lots of love and paint!
Anything and Everything..Am always painting something and I have trouble with holding a brush or roller these day’s.
I will be spraying an antique wicker rocker for a new granddaughter in a few months….would love to win!
I’d start by using this for the painting the loft I’m planning for our sons room. It’d certainly make getting a nice finish on all those boards easier and faster.
I have a Rocker/glider that bought when my daughter was born. She is now 12 yrs. and we are moving. She wants the glider/rocker so we are looking into up-cycling the chair for her room. The sprayer would be perfect for this project. I also have a an old dresser, two wing back chairs and 4 folding chairs I would love to repaint. Thank you for the chance to win!
I would chalk paint our 20 yr old kitchen table and chairs! Now that my kids are not little anymore I need to upgrade the the very utilitarian set and make it easier on the eyes 🙂
I have a bookcase that I have been dying to paint. Tired of all the wood in my front room time to update it!
What a fun project and giveaway!
I have a wicker bedroom set in need of a paint job…this would be perfect!
Thank you for sharing this giveaway with us. Also, what a beautiful makeover that you did with that bench. Kudos Have a wonderful day.
Sooo many it is hard to decide on a “first” project. I really want to refinish my grandmothers kitchen table and chairs that my son had at college…ugh. It really needs a face lift after college life!
I really would like to complete more projects with the use of a sprayer but I don’t have one. I would love to have one and you could make my dream for finishing more projects come true. Thank you for reading my post.
I have an entire dining set with 12 chairs that have needed painting for years!
I am so intrigued by the idea of using
A paint sprayer……a little intimidated,
But would love to try it !
My bedroom! And then every other room in my house! LOL
BTW- Do you have a paint colors post? And also, do you have a tour of the room this bench is in? From these pictures, it looks similarly shaped to my great room, and I am having a tough time staging it. I’d love to see some inspiration pictures!
My living room!!! It’s been needing paint for over a year, when we moved in!
The first thing I’d paint if I won is a couple of chairs. Next thing is my coffee table! I’ve always wanted to try one of these!
Hello, I would paint an old, straight from the 70’s dark stained pine dining table. I’ve been meaning to do it forever but not sure how, the more I read about the HomeRight FinishMax Pro I am convinced this is the tool I need for the job. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I think you’ve outdone yourself. 🙂
we are getting ready to put our house on the market to move to another state- I would start with my kitchen and go room by room to make it look fresh! the bench looks great!
If I won it, (gosh the excitement) I would paint my daughters bed… its brown and ugly and would dazzling in PINK or Navy 🙂
I would paint a chair and table set for my front porch.
A new desk for my office
This is gorgeous! I have a gorgeous dining table and four chairs I scored for free that I’m dying to redo. Would love the sprayer to do it with!
I have a bookcase that is need of a facelift. I love how your bench turned that fabric is fun!
I would like to paint my wooden fence!
Great vision; beautiful result!
The bench looks great. I have never used a sprayer, because I figured it would horrible to clean it. If I won, I would paint a bench much like yours. I am already on your email list too. Thanks, Dotti
There are so many things around our house that I would love to try this sprayer on. First, our porch swing desparately needs some love, but then I would tackle some accessories around our house. After that, I would love to paint some furniture around our house.
I would love to paint my son’s dresser! It’s looking pretty rough!
I would paint a mirror in our bedroom!
I would use it to paint this old wooden chairs we found at a local garage sale. This would help a lot.
I would paint our old kitchen cabinets.