How Do I Create A Leather Look On Walls That Are Painted A Rose Color?

Faux Leather Look

Hi Debra,

Question about the Leather Look on Walls. Â My office is Benjamin Moore Roseate (2078-10). Â I want to do a finish over without having to paint the walls an off-white first.

If I do the leather look, should I use a burnt umber tint in my glaze?

And what kind of brush technique should I use. Â I’ve done finishes before but never over a dark color.
Thanks,
Marianne

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Hi Marianne, A few questions….

The color you have on your walls is a too light for a faux leather look. Do you plan to paint?

Are your walls textured or smooth?

I promise to help figure this out.

Debra THAT Painter Lady

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Hi Debra,

Thank you for getting back to me.

I really want to keep the color since I have curtains on the windows with the same color in them, and its not going to be fun to repaint red walls. Â If the fauxÂ leather look is not a good idea for that color what other finish doÂ you recommend with this color as the base.

Also, the walls are smooth.

Thanks, Marianne

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Hi Marianne,

Okay… so the faux leather look will not work on your lighter color
paint and it is much harder to get a faux leather look on smooth walls.

Here is the good news, you can create a frosted look on your walls that
will keep the same color in your room, so it will match curtains.

Read these articles to get a good idea of how to accomplish this.

http://www.thatpainterlady.com/tuscan-style-faux-painting-ideas/

http://www.thatpainterlady.com/how-do-i-fix-a-ragging-technique-that-is-too-busy/

http://www.thatpainterlady.com/mural-and-faux-finishes-questions-and-answers/

Also you may need to purchase a Woolie pad to get consistent results:

WoolieÂ Lambwool Faux Application Tool