Cheap Vanity Chair Upcycle

 I took this cheap vanity chair and gave it a little makeover using some tie dye and spray paint. It took me maybe 20 minutes!

I have this ugly stool I use as a vanity chair. So, I decided why not jazz it up a bit. This tutorial is really pretty dang simple. I have a video for you or you can just read through the step by steps. I also have the option for you to print it.

 I took this cheap vanity chair and gave it a little makeover using some tie dye and spray paint. It took me maybe 20 minutes!

The link below will direct you to an IKEA stool very similar. This specific stool was a hand-me-down and I’m not entirely sure where it came from!

Get creative and do whatever color schemes you’d like! And please share! I would love to see your take on this little project.

Click here for spray paint tips you need to know if you need a refresher!

What You Need for Your Cheap Vanity Chair

Cheap Stool

Spray Paint

Tie Dye Fabric (Or really any scrap fabric. I used a tea towel!)

Hot Glue Gun

Here is my chair before!

cheap vanity chair

If you prefer video instructions, then here they are!

 

Step by Step Instructions for Your Upcycle

  1. Prep your stool by wiping it down with a Clorox wipe
  2. Prep your surface where you will spray paint in a well ventilated area. I used a large flattened cardboard box.
  3. Spray paint the legs from a 6″-8″ distance. Use several light coats rather than one heavy coat so the paint doesn’t run.
  4. Allow the paint to dry until it is dry to the touch.
  5. OPTIONAL: Line your chair with fleece. I did this because I did not want any pink to show through. Cut the fleece to the size of the top of the stool. Hot glue gun it into place.
  6. Decide how you would like the top of your stool to look. Center the pattern how you’d like it.
  7. Put a couple of drops of hot glue onto the top of the chair to keep the towel in place.
  8. Flip the chair upside down and trim around the edges. Leave enough space for the fabric to stretch onto the bottom of the chair.
  9. Stretch the fabric taught and hot glue it to the bottom of the chair.

spray paint prep

tie dye diy

 

diy chair upcycle

 

cheap vanity chair

quick diy

 

 I took this cheap vanity chair and gave it a little makeover using some tie dye and spray paint. It took me maybe 20 minutes!

 

 I took this cheap vanity chair and gave it a little makeover using some tie dye and spray paint. It took me maybe 20 minutes!

Cheap Vanity Chair Upcycle

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Materials

  • Cheap Stool
  • Spray Paint
  • Tie Dye Fabric (Or really any scrap fabric. I used a tea towel!)
  • Optional: White fleece

Tools

  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Drop Cloth

Instructions

  1. Prep your stool by wiping it down with a clorox wipe
  2. Prep your surface where you will spray paint in a well ventilated area. I used a large flattened cardboard box.
  3. Spray paint the legs from a 6"-8" distance. Use several light coats rather than one heavy coat so the paint doesn't run.
  4. Allow the paint to dry until it is dry to the touch.
  5. OPTIONAL: Line your chair with fleece. I did this because I did not want any pink to show through. Cut the fleece to the size of the top of the stool. Hot glue gun it into place.
  6. Decide how you would like the top of your stool to look. Center the pattern how you'd like it.
  7. Put a couple of drops of hot glue onto the top of the chair to keep the towel in place.
  8. Flip the chair upside down and trim around the edges. Leave enough space for the fabric to stretch onto the bottom of the chair.
  9. Stretch the fabric taught and hot glue it to the bottom of the chair.

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 I took this cheap vanity chair and gave it a little makeover using some tie dye and spray paint. It took me maybe 20 minutes!

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