Things You'll Need:
- Latex semi-gloss paint base coat
- Glaze
- Painters tape
- 4" flat brush
- Stippling brush
- Fitch edge brush
- Paper towels
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Step 1
Prepare the surface. Tape off the area around the surface you will paint with the faux leather technique. Don't forget to fill in holes, remove hardware, and tape all affected edges with painter's tape before you start.
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Step 2
Paint the base coat and allow it to dry thoroughly. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to determine base coat drying time. Usually this takes about 4 to 6 hours. Apply the second coat over the base coat and then wait at least 24 hours before you begin the faux leather technique process.
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Step 3
Apply just enough tinted glaze to the surface to work with within a couple minutes with the flat brush. Don't worry if it's thick or uneven, just get it on the wall.
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Step 4
Hold the stipple brush perpendicular to the wall and then pounce it over the surface to soften the flat brush marks. Keep a wet edge but wipe off any build-up on the bristles to maintain the best texture. Move quickly in an up-and-down motion over the section.
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Step 5
Leave the edges alone at first. As you move on to the next section, stipple the previous area before you begin the faux leather technique in the new section so that the overall surface will appear well blended.
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Step 6
Blend the corners and edges with the fitch edge brush and pounce it over these areas until the texture is well blended. Use a paper towel as before to remove excess glaze from the brush. Keep moving until the faux leather finish looks even and natural. Remove the tape when the glaze is almost dry, or in about twenty minutes.
