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Mid Century Dining Room: Suede Walls From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-109

Homeowners Veronica and Michael meet host Steve Bull to discuss a new design for their dining room walls that looks much like suede.

Before

Dining Room After

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Figure A

1. Prep the room by taping the windows, doors and moldings with painter's tape. Place a drop cloth on the wall.

   
   

2. Apply two coats of suede paint to the walls (figure A) using a special textured roller.

   
   

3. Allow the paint to dry, then finish the technique by applying a coat of satin varnish to add sheen.

Resources:

Painter's Tape
Scotch 3M
Website: www.3m.com

Classic suede interior textured finish
Pratt and Lambert
Website: www.prattandlambert.com

Suede paint
Kelly Moore
Website: www.kellymoore.com

Sand tone/suede roller
Bestt-Liebco
Website: www.besttliebco.com

Satin varnish
Modern Masters Inc.
Website: www.modernmastersinc.com