How to paint suede shoes at home, the best remedies and folk recipes

Suede shoes are a wardrobe item that attracts attention and allows you to create an image. But alas, this is not practical. Trampled feet in the subway, rubbing against the walls of the steps or sidewalks, getting dirty with the mud of the street and making them rain on their feet, give rise to shabby, dilapidated places. How to quickly paint suede shoes at home was of interest, perhaps, to all owners who first saw the grayish, bald surfaces of shoes.

Features of working with suede

Suede is a capricious material, you have to work it carefully. It is a suede leather dressed in a certain way. The fat tanning technique is used, which determines the properties and appearance of the material. Used for the production of suede leather of various animals, for example:

• goats;
• momentum;
• deer.

The treatment makes it possible to obtain a very soft material, pleasant to the touch, velvety and with a typical texture. The skin being very thin, it will require special care. Do not touch with hard cloths, clean with aggressive agents.

Periodic cleaning, careful wear are two important steps that every owner of suede shoes should do.

But often, even despite following the rules, the shoes become unusable. Of course, it is not always possible to return the boots to their original state by painting, but to make them look wearable, to repaint, to even out the tone of the surface, it is quite. It is worth considering the following features:

• Before direct painting, shoes should be thoroughly washed, cleaned with a brush (but not hard) from dust and dirt, it is forbidden to paint a dirty surface.
• You need to align the shape - plain paper is suitable for this purpose.
• If there are light parts of the heel, sole or zipper, they should be fixed with thin tape so that the paint does not reach the surface.
• It is advisable to check the shade of paint on a piece of the product (a suede example is usually put in a box with shoes), or on the back, which will not be noticeable to others.
• You can not use universal paint for shoes, the best effect will be shown by special paint designed for suede shoes.
• Sprays and aerosols are used for painting, paints in pots that must be applied with a brush are not suitable in this situation.

The process is usually quite simple. It should be remembered that the paint should act on the problem area, but not to affect the rest. Therefore, they work with a spray in a well-lit room.

How to choose paint

The effectiveness of the procedure and the service life of the product depend on the paint.You need to select only branded and proven options, otherwise the situation will turn dire, and the shoes will no longer be saved.

Production paints have proven themselves in the domestic market:

• Salamander;
• DiviDik;
• Color star.

Color paint can be made in any basic shade and color. There are black, brown, beige, white, green, red, yellow, pink and other options on sale. But the shade should be selected with great care, a maximum of 1 2 shades lighter or darker than the main color. It should also be considered that:

• For men's shoes, sneakers, boots, cream paint is suitable, which is applied with a thick brush or brush.
• The cream will help if the abrasions are strong and localized over the entire surface, and not localized only on the toe or heel.
• Sprays and aerosols are preferably chosen for high shoes such as boots, boots or waders.

The main thing is to choose a shade carefully. It is better to take your shoes with you to the store, and there, independently or with the help of an experienced consultant, find a solution.

Preparing for the procedure

Dyeing dirty shoes is a bad idea. First, the shoes are cleaned with a special brush, if there is none, you can take an ordinary toothbrush, but not with stiff bristles. It is impossible to strongly influence, as well as smooth the shoe area. In this case, dust and dirt will be absorbed by the material, and it will be very difficult to clean it later.

Pay attention to the specifics of the spots. As for fatty acids, chalk, talc and starch will help remove them. Pour a solution of these substances on the stain, leave for three hours.Then simply remove with a soft cloth and rinse with lukewarm water.

Salt stains are a nightmare for owners of suede shoes. Getting rid of them is quite difficult, but at the same time they appear quickly, it is enough to go out in suede boots for 10 minutes in the rain. A mixture of ingredients will help get rid of it:

• A glass of clean lukewarm water.
• Half a tablespoon of ammonia.
• 1 tablespoon of liquid soap.

First, all components are mixed until completely dissolved. Then a sponge made of a soft material that will not leave marks on the shoes is moistened and the dirty places are wiped with it. Leave for five minutes and no more, then wipe again, but with a dry cloth. You can try wiping off any traces of dirt, which came out of nowhere and of the same nature, with a cloth soaked in a nine percent solution of vinegar. But in this case, you need to take care to eliminate the unpleasant smell.

Dyeing methods

Choose one of the methods you like.

Aerosol

It is recommended to paint shoes only with an aerosol. But you should pay attention to the following factors:

• It is important that the color of the spray can match the color of the shoe.
• It is necessary to check the quality of the spray before use.
• Be sure to tape it down or at least secure the fabric to places that might stain, eg heels, soles.
• Select products that have a water-repellent effect.

Spray the aerosol in a well-ventilated place, since its penetration into the body, even in small quantities, threatens serious problems. Suede is treated with the composition only in a dry state - if the material is even slightly damp, the paint will peel off instantly.The quality of the aerosol is controlled. You can simply spray from a distance of 10 to 15 centimeters on a clean cloth or sheet of paper. The layer should be uniform, even rounded.

Foam or liquid paint

Large parts of suede shoes are usually treated with foam or liquid paint. This tool is suitable if you need to clean the end of a shoe that has become unusable, or the inside, if your feet are rubbing against each other. The quality of foam and liquid paint does not need to be checked, the main thing is that they have the desired shelf life. Apply with a special brush or a brush usually supplied with the kit. They act on a dry fabric, without rubbing it against the structure, and leave it to dry for at least an hour. Only then can you put on your shoes.

wool paint

Wool paint mimics the structure of natural suede. At the same time, its hairs are artificially created when the composition is sprayed on boots or boots.The advantage of woolen paint is that after being repaired with its help, the shoes return to their original appearance. But the difficulty lies in the fact that it is quite difficult to find the perfect color, as well as to evenly fill all the voids on the fabric.

How to dye suede boots

There is a certain technology for dyeing boots or boots. Before starting work, it is necessary to check the quality of ventilation in the room. If possible, then, of course, it is better to paint on the street.

But if this is not possible, then you can process the boots in the apartment, but in this case you need to open all the windows and not close them for at least half an hour.

Any paint, whether spray, foam or cream, does not wash off easily. Therefore, you must provide protection. For that:

• The floor surface is covered with films or newspapers.
• Cover parts of shoes with tape or paper, fabric, e.g. heels, soles.

Small children and pets should be removed from the room, they do not need to breathe air, which could lead to harmful paint particles.

It is better to work in glasses, gloves, trying not to inhale the composition. It should also be noted that:

• The spray can is held at a distance of about 10-15 centimeters.
• Exposure is done every ten minutes for better absorption.
• It is best to color 2-3 times to ensure the desired effect.
• The laces, buckles and the like are loose.

The cream is used to stain the nose, deformation folds. Apply in one coat, wait 30 minutes to dry. Liquid paint is applied with a special brush, but if there is none, you can use a fine-pored sponge and a toothbrush.

After the painting is finished, you should leave the boots or boots alone for at least half an hour. They can only be applied once completely dry. Then, using a rubber brush (sold in shoe stores, specially designed for suede), the pile is raised.

How to improve color fastness

In order to enhance the color, you must:

• Use strong water-repellent compounds.
• Use hairspray.
• Do not wear shoes in bad weather.
• Monitor the condition carefully.

Re-dyed shoes will not retain color. Therefore, if a person wants to wear a pair longer, they should paint it carefully.

Traditional methods of painting suede products

You can also resort to folk recipes.

soda milk

A glass of milk is mixed with two tablespoons of soda solution. Boots are rubbed with a mixture, leave for 2 hours. Allows you to give a grayish tone.

vinegar solution

Vinegar will clean shoes from yellowing, restore natural color without whitish spots. Vinegar essence (1 tablespoon per glass) is applied with cotton swabs to suede. Removable and washed with water.

coffee grounds

Coffee grounds made from natural coffee give a warm brown color. Apply to the fabric with cotton wipes, leave on for 3 hours. The painting process is complex. You have to drive it carefully, with patience.

If the result is not impressive, then you can turn to professionals.