How to Give Walls A Suede Finish

You can create the look of suede in almost any color, on any wall in your house. By using faux suede paint, you can transform ordinary walls into the velvety look of suede.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Faux suede paint
• Painter’s tape
• Primer
• A roller brush
• A 3" to 4" paint brush

1. Tape off molding, baseboards and all areas you don’t want to paint.

2. Use a primer to cover up the old color if you’re painting over a dark wall. Allow the primer to dry completely.

3. Apply your first coat of suede paint with the roller. Cover the roller in paint and apply it in a large “M” shape on the wall. Begin in a corner near the ceiling and work your way down and across. Fill in the gaps by rolling across the “M.”

4. Finish the wall by going over it again using floor-to-ceiling strokes. Smooth out any marks. Allow the coat to dry completely. It may take up to four hours.

5. Apply the second coat of suede paint using a 3" to 4" paint brush. Dip the brush in paint and apply it to the wall using large “X” strokes. Make one large “X” and follow by filling in the gaps with smaller “X’s.”

6. Remove the painter’s tape.

Tips & Warnings

• The more random your brush strokes are the more realistic your faux suede finish will appear.
• Be prepared to buy more paint than the room would normally require. Faux suede paint is thin.