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3 Steps to Like-New Sofas

(No painting involved)

Like New Couches

As part of my Ely Room Vacation Decor project, I decided it would be best to salvage the couches I was considering throwing out just a few short months ago. Living in the country has a way of loosening certain standards, I guess.

I said looser standards, not NO Standards…so, I set off to Pinterest in search of a quick fix for my less than optimal situation.

Some history: I had tried (and failed) to paint an old chair using an at home, knock-off version of Annie Sloan chalk paint. This project took place before the BIG Move, so I blamed my failure on the stress I was under.

I could still see the look on Jim’s face as he feigned enthusiasm in support of my “creativity”.

You can imagine his concern when he learned I had ordered fabric textile medium, so that I could paint the sofa and chair the “right way” this time.   He was quick to offer a better solution and reasoned that if it didn’t work, I was going to throw them out anyway, remember?

Truth be told, I was not that confident that painting would work. I was kinda relieved that he was willing to get involved in this project (sharing the blame is always easier).

I gave the green light and eagerly watched as my brawny Adonis carried the sofas outside. (flattery aside, I’m pretty smitten).  He pulled out a power washer, a shop vac and some utility fans. (I brought out the Fels Naptha soap and it worked like a charm on two stubborn spots), but really the job would have been done with just these 3 steps.

  1. Power wash
  2. Vacuum
  3. Dry
yucky couch- before
yucky couch- before

Couch step one Step 2 couchStep 3

I should add that it took a couple of days to dry thoroughly. Due to unexpected rain, we brought the damp couches into the house.  We kept the cushions off until frame was 100% dry.  The ottoman dried in the sun in an afternoon.

That’s all there is to it!  This worked so much better than I imagined. What do you think?  Would you dare give it a shot?

Ellie

 

 

Disclaimer: This method worked for me, but I make no guarantees. Try this at your own risk.

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