How to Faux Paint Suede
Finishing a room by faux painting suede on the walls is a distinct addition to almost any decor. It is also a fashionable way to disguise wall blemishes. The uneven texture will make dents or marks in the wall unnoticeable. Although the process is somewhat timely, it is not difficult. Getting a faux suede finish requires three to four coats of paint, and the time needed for each coat to dry. The faux suede paint is a little more expensive than regular paint, but the supplies would be no different than what you would need for a regular paint job. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Blue painter's tape
- Drop cloths
- Paint tray
- Roller and roller handle
- 4-inch paint brush
- Primer
- Tinted faux suede paint
Instructions
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Tape around all the windows and molding so you don't drip paint where you don't want it to go. You'll also want to tape along the edge of the ceiling so you don't accidentally roll paint on the ceiling when you are painting the wall. Cover the floor and any furniture in the room with a drop cloth to protect it. All of the taping should be done before you start any painting.
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Use the roller to paint the entire wall with a primer. This will help the suede paint cover whatever the wall previously looked like. Using primer is especially important if the current wall color is darker than the color of suede paint you are using. Give the primer plenty of time to dry before you move on to the next step. While the primer dries, clean the roller and let it dry so you can reuse it.
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Use the roller again to apply the faux suede paint. Apply the paint in a W pattern. You will be constantly overlapping the paint this way, giving the wall full coverage. When the wall is covered, go back over the wall, rolling the paint in a vertical pattern. This will give the paint a smooth finish. Allow at least 4 hours for the first coat to dry.
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Use the 4-inch paint brush to apply the second coat. Make sure there is plenty of paint on the brush and then go over the wall, brushing on the paint in an X pattern. Paint a large X and then fill in the area with little X's. Don't try to create a pattern. The randomness will make the finish look realistic.
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Remove all the painter's tape and check to see if there are any areas you missed because of the tape going onto the wall. Paint any missed spots, and then allow the second coat plenty of time to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
If the room you painted is a high-traffic area, you can paint the walls again with a clear top coat to help protect the finish from scuffs and damage.
Although the process is not difficult, it can be time consuming.
