Apply the First Thin Coat of Metallic Suede
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Designer Walls! METALLIC SUEDE Bathroom
What happens here
Begin applying the first coat of metallic suede paint. Load your 6-inch microfiber roller with a small amount of paint. Roll the paint onto a section of the wall in a random, non-uniform pattern. Immediately after rolling a small section, use the flex trowel to randomly 'trail' or smooth the wet paint. This process manipulates the metallic particles and creates the signature suede finish. The key is to apply the paint very thinly; the video emphasizes 'thin to win' with metallic suede. Unlike some other metallic finishes, metallic suede is forgiving, allowing you to stop and resume work on a wall without visible seams.
Goal: Roll on the metallic suede paint in random sections using a microfiber roller, then immediately trail the wet paint with a flex trowel to create the desired textured effect. Work in small, manageable areas.
Tools and materials
- 6-inch Microfiber Roller
- Flex Trowel
- Metallic Suede Paint
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