How to paint sneakers?

It happens that your favorite shoes become unusable due to their hopelessly worn out appearance. Instead of buying a new one, you can take it to a repair shop, but nowadays it is possible to restore it yourself by repainting it in the desired color. Painted shoes are great for indoor sports and walking in dry weather, but are not recommended for walking in the rain.

Rules for coloring suede, eco-leather, nubuck

Before painting it is necessary to determine what the sneakers are made of, since the choice of coloring agent depends on this.

Suede shoes look great when new, but over time they take on a worn and dull appearance. It can be restored by treating it with a special paint for suede. Particular attention should be paid to shiny areas, painting them with a brush first.

Important! Please read the instructions carefully before starting work!

On eco-leather sneakers, paint applies most easily, neatly and evenly. Most often, the coloring matter comes in the form of a liquid or cream; before application, it must be poured into a convenient container for even stirring.. Shoes can be painted either completely or individual parts. In case of incomplete painting, you need to tape off the parts that do not require painting to create a clear border. You can use masking tape for this purpose.

Important! Paint seams and joints. Avoid streaks and drips. Apply cream or oil after drying.

Lightweight and durable nubuck shoes are quite capricious - without compromising quality, it is possible to paint them only with a spray, keeping the aerosol at a distance from the sneakers.

Technology

The process of painting shoes is simple and, if you follow the instructions, leads to an excellent result. Accuracy and creativity will help not only extend the life of old shoes, but also give them new ones, in a completely different guise.

Preparation

First of all, it is necessary to prepare the room - it should be ventilated, away from food and children. The floor should be covered with a piece of film or newspapers. From washed or washed sneakers, remove the insoles and laces. Degrease.

Coloring agents

There is a large selection of acrylic and water-based paints, sprays from various manufacturers - both domestic and imported. In addition, stores sell special powders that you need to dilute yourself. What to paint is everyone’s choice, the main thing is that the dye is suitable for the material from which the shoes are made.

Tools

Paint is applied to sneakers with a brush, brush or sponge, depending on the material from which the shoes are made and the type of paint.

How to paint sneakers at home (step by step)

To dye your shoes yourself, you need to follow these steps:

1. wash, dry and degrease shoes. To do this, you need to buy special products in the store or use improvised ones. A solution of laundry soap with ammonia copes well with this task;
2. prepare the room. Provide fresh air for ventilation. The smell of paint is pungent and pungent; children and people prone to allergic reactions should not be near it.;
3. cover areas not to be painted with paper tape;
4. take a brush, shake the paint and evenly apply the coloring matter to the surface in a thin layer, avoiding paint stains and drips;
5. leave the sneakers to absorb the paint and dry naturally;
6. After dyeing smooth leather, it is recommended to coat the shoes with a special varnish in order to give them smoothness and shine.

Important! Dry your shoes at room temperature. Wear gloves before painting.

Features of sole coloring

The sole is the part of the sneaker that suffers the most from mechanical damage. To restore or update the design of the sole, paint is also available in various colors.

The dyeing process is the same as when working with the upper part of the sneakers; there is also the possibility of full and partial dyeing. If the sole is covered with scratches, it is recommended to apply paint in several layers. The choice of paint colors is widely available in stores.

Important! You can use car spray paints to paint the soles.