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Hi Debra,

Question about the Leather Look on Walls.  My office is Benjamin Moore Roseate (2078-10).  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.  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.  If the faux  leather look is not a good idea for that color what other finish do  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:

 Woolie #100607 Lambwool Faux Appl Tool

You will find more information about using a Woolie pad here:

http://www.thatpainterlady.com/kim-anderson-prints-for-wall-color-inspiration/

I hope this is helpful… let me know.
Debra

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