How to dye suede shoes at home

Re-dying suede shoes at home can be a daunting task, but it takes at least a little effort to get the job done. In this case, even old suede shoes will look no worse than new ones.

Painting your shoes will not only update your appearance. With its help you can take care of this important wardrobe item. In addition, such care will significantly extend its service life, and will also make it much more attractive and stylish. All this is especially important for those who would like to save money on buying new boots.

The best option is to use paint, which needs to be done in a special room. It is recommended to prepare the paint not indoors, but outdoors. In this case, everything will be much simpler. Then you won’t have to waste time airing out unpleasant odors. If this is not possible, then you need to do everything possible to prevent this unpleasant smell from appearing around children.It can cause irreparable damage to a child's body.

The first stage of preparing the premises to the preparation of paint is to protect the floor. It needs to be covered with polyethylene, and then you should get rid of unnecessary items. Then you need to prepare brushes, a sponge, a brush, and clean rags. There should be as many of them as possible, as they get dirty quickly.

Then you should put on rubber gloves, as well as old clothes that you don’t mind. At this point the preparation stage of the premises is completed. All that remains is to prepare your shoes. To do this, you need to do everything possible to dry it thoroughly. In this case, painting this wardrobe item will be even easier. It won’t be superfluous to simply smooth out the villi. Then the paint will lie perfectly evenly. This is especially important for those who are going to use spray paint.

• Aerosol is the best tool for those who don't want to spend too much time on painting. In order to paint shoes with an aerosol as quickly as possible, you need to keep the can at approximately the same distance from the shoes. Otherwise, the paint layer may not be distributed evenly enough. As a result, the color of the shoes will be such that it would be better to do without painting at all.
• After the very first layer has been applied, you need to expose the shoes to fresh air until they are completely dry. Then you need to apply the dye again. If you think that the shoes do not look good enough, you can try painting them in a third layer. This should be enough.

How can you dye suede boots a different color?

Aerosol is not the only painting tool. Can You can also use cream paint. It is ideal for boots made from suede, but you need to pay as much attention to the purchasing process as possible. In particular, you need to keep in mind the quality of suede. For boots with too coarse pile, you should choose only cream paint, otherwise serious problems may arise.

 It is recommended to apply the cream paint using a special brush. With its help you can achieve uniform coloring. If we are talking about delicate suede, then the spray will be a much more suitable tool than cream paint.. Usually the spray is needed in the case of small women's shoes.

How to prepare suede shoes for painting

The main thing that needs to be done before painting is to prepare such a delicate material as suede for the painting process. Everyone can do this.

• First you need to clean it, you can use water.
• In particular, you should try to wipe your shoes using a solution such as a solution of soapy water and ammonia. This consistency will be ideal for quickly removing all dirt and any other contaminants that can cause numerous problems during painting.
• After this procedure is completed, you need to rinse the shoes directly in cold water, and then polish them with a cloth that is as dry as possible.
• After this you need to dry the pile. To do this, it is recommended to place shoes closer to the batteries.
• It will not be superfluous to wipe the lint with your fingers. This must be done carefully so as not to damage the coating of the shoes. If you have some clean brush in the house, you can try to do the same with this tool.

All methods of coloring suede at home

One of the most popular methods is a spray. It has already been mentioned above in the text. This is a fairly simple method that is suitable even for those who have no idea what lint is.

You can also use cream paint. This method can be recommended for a variety of types of shoes, but it is better to paint women’s shoes using the same spray.

You can also use foam or liquid paint. This type of painting is possible provided that you use a piece of foam rubber or a brush as a brush. In order for everything to look as neat as possible, it is recommended to practice not on shoes, but on simple pieces of fabric. The thing is that a brush can cause irreparable damage to the pile, after which the shoes will be unusable.

Important nuances when painting suede shoes

• If you need to get rid of some greasy places, then a regular eraser is perfect for this. You can buy it in almost any large store. With its help you can remove even the most greasy places. In order to do this, you need to thoroughly rub the greasy area with it, and then remove the crumbs that appear. Even a schoolchild can cope with this task.
• Many experts recommend storing such shoes in special bags or boxes. In this case, this wardrobe item will not absorb a large amount of moisture from the air. But it will also not be afraid of dust and many other contaminants. As a result, the shoes will be able to retain their appearance, as well as their own color and structure, much longer.
• It will not be superfluous to take into account numerous nuances that will allow you to cope with this process even faster.If you use only the simplest dyeing methods, this process can drag on for many hours, so it is recommended to do everything possible to do the work not alone, but at least together. Then painting shoes will be much easier.
• Another piece of advice is to prepare the room for painting in advance. Otherwise, immediately before painting, it will turn out that it is too poorly ventilated and the smell may remain inside for several days.
• If there are any greasy stains on the surface, they should not be removed with a rag or brush. This can only cause harm. It is recommended to use gasoline. It will help get rid of any stains before painting so quickly that you don’t even need to use special detergents.
• In addition, you can start cleaning shoes before painting only if the shoes are fairly dry. If this is not so, then such cleaning will be of no use. This is also important because it is difficult to see numerous dirt on wet shoes.