Easily Paint Faux Leather | Sydney And Co.

Then, the door trim looked… OFF.

I knew I wanted to completely replace this trim. However, while I was already letting this project domino, I wasn’t ready to take on a project that large. (ie, one that made

So, I turned to my old friend… PAINT!

HOW TO PAINT FAUX LEATHER

SUPPLIES:

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• PRE-PAINT CLEANER
• PAINTERS TAPE
• FOAM PAINT BRUSH
• FAUX LEATHER PAINT

STEP ONE:

PREP

I would argue the most important part of any paint job is the prep work. It’s also most often the step I skip, and I always regret it!

In order to paint this faux leather piece above my camper door, I made sure to clean it really well. Paint will never, never, never stick to oil or grease.

I like to use Krud Kutter pre-paint cleaner. It is a TSP substitute, so unlike regular TSP products, it is safe to have around children and pets.

Just wipe on the TSP, let sit for a few minutes and wipe off. It contains a degreaser, that will remove any oil or grime. As well as a deglosser, which will help your paint better adhere to the surface you are painting.

I also removed the door header from the wall. If you have any areas you do not want to paint, go ahead and use painters tape to tape off those areas.

STEP TWO:

PAINT

Once you have fully prepped your project for paint, you’re ready to get started.

This faux leather paint can be purchased on Amazon. The jar is relatively small, however, I found that a little bit goes a LONG way!

It also comes with it’s own paint brush built into the cap. This would make this product the perfect thing to use for a leather touch up. Such as on a couch, or in car interior.

If you are painting a larger surface area, you will want to use a larger brush. A cheap, disposable, foam paint brush will work really well without leaving brush strokes.

STEP THREE:

CURE

This is very important, and another step I usually have trouble with. What can I say? I’m impatient.

While your project may be dry to the touch, this paint really needs 24 hours to cure. By allowing this proper dry time, you will ensure your project does not crack, chip, or scratch.

what can you come up with to paint today?

♥

Sydney