How to dye suede shoes at home?

Suede shoes are distinguished by their beauty and presentable appearance. However, in order for such shoes to always retain their attractiveness, they require careful care. Lovers of suede should find out how, if necessary, they can dye their suede shoes right at home, without going to specialized workshops.

To obtain a good result, it is necessary to select the appropriate colorant. Professionals advise you to stick to a few simple rules. Almost every shoe store offers for sale various cream paints designed for working with shoes. Among the large selection, several colors remain popular:

• black;
• Gray;
• ginger;
• Brown.

To paint your boots at home in a bright, for example, red color, it is better to place an order in a specialized online store. To choose a suitable shade, for example, pink, it is worth taking such shoes with you to the store. The manager will tell you which shade best suits your old shoes.

For new suede shoes, they usually buy paint that matches the color of the material (blue, light blue, white, green).

The colored paint is selected taking into account the suede structure. To repaint such shoes in a completely different color, various liquid products are suitable. Summer shoes (sandals, shoes) are made of suede with a short nap. Spray cans are most suitable for painting. The coloring pigment will adhere evenly to the suede surface.

For dyeing suede boots, you should use spray paints. To draw a pattern on your own, you need to paint suede shoes with special acrylic paints. They are not afraid of high humidity, dirt will not accumulate on the surface. The best manufacturers of dyes for suede today are several companies:

• Salamander;
• "Dividik";
• Colorstar.

To paint over large villi, you can use liquid formulations that will enhance the color fastness. For self-restoration of suede shoes, you should not save. The paint must be of high quality, from the best manufacturer. To paint small shoes, you will have to spend about 800-1000 rubles. Winter boots require a lot more paint, which isn't cheap. It is worth considering the feasibility of restoration, it might be better to just buy new shoes.

Any staining operation requires preliminary preparation, which takes place in several stages:

• first, the sole is washed well;
• a special brush removes dust and dirt particles from the surface of the shoe;
• decorative elements are removed;
• the laces are pulled out.

If you paint directly on them, the stains will start to stand out even more. There are several known methods to remove stains.

• We take a teaspoon of baking soda and mix it with warm milk (200 mg). Use this mixture to wipe the stains and leave to dry.
• To remove greasy marks, you need to make a solution of water and vinegar (proportion 3: 1). You need to use such a mixture carefully, lubricate only shiny areas. No one knows how suede will react to vinegar. To avoid ruining your shoes, you should first try applying vinegar to a small area. If everything is in order with the material, you can safely apply the solution.
• Small stains can be removed from the suede with an ordinary eraser. The stain is rubbed with an elastic band until it disappears completely.

Before painting, you need to prepare the room. Cover the floor with plastic wrap. For painting you will need:

• sponge;
• brush;
• brush;
• clean rag.

To protect yourself from an aggressive environment, your hands must be in rubber gloves. Children and all pets must be removed from the premises. Of course, such an operation is best performed outdoors, so as not to create discomfort indoors.

The easiest way is to paint with an aerosol can. Shoes are placed on a hard surface covered with oilcloth. The contents of the container are sprayed over the entire surface. During staining, the balloon should be in an upright position, about 20 cm from the suede. A smaller distance will cause sagging. The coating will be uneven. Too great a distance will not give dense filling. Painted shoes usually dry out in 10-15 minutes.

If insufficient coverage is obtained, spraying is carried out again. Work with the spray should be carried out in a ventilated area. Use a sponge to apply liquid paint. Today, some well-known manufacturers have begun to complete plastic bottles with a special soft sponge. It perfectly impregnates the suede surface with the coloring composition. In order for the liquid paint to be evenly absorbed into the suede, especially with a high pile, the movements must be driven in. It is strictly forbidden to smear paint over the surface.

Such shoes constantly require special care. The boots are covered with dust. In some areas, very prominent abrasions are formed. To keep suede boots attractive, they must be tinted. In a domestic environment, this is quite simple to do.First, you must first buy a special spray paint of a certain shade in the store. The surface on which the staining will be carried out is covered with plastic wrap. Work must be carried out with rubber gloves.

First, suede boots are cleaned of dirt and dry well. With smooth movements, without haste, spray paint is applied to the surface. Craftsmen advise to start dyeing boots from the most inconspicuous area. After completing the operation, the boots should dry well.

Of course, dyeing suede shoes requires some experience, a lot of patience, and careful operation. You can get a high-quality suede coating by using ordinary dye that is used for dyeing woolen products. Suede shoes are pre-wiped with a special solution consisting of several substances:

• soapy water - 4 parts;
• ammonia - 1 part.

This mixture will remove dust and any accumulated dirt from the suede surface. The cleaned suede is rinsed in cold running water, the surface is polished with a lint-free dry cloth. Oily stains are removed with ordinary talc. Powder is sprinkled on the surface, after a while the talc is removed. The coloring composition is diluted in full accordance with the attached manufacturer's instructions. In order for the paint to lay on the surface of the suede more densely, and retain its stability for a long time, table vinegar (2-3 drops) is poured into the finished solution.

The painting process is carried out in several steps:

• the first layer is rubbed in, which should dry well;
• then the second layer is applied;
• the painted material is wiped with a vinegar solution (2%).

There is no need to buy new paint to freshen up the color of the shoe, to make it stronger. It is enough to have the means at hand. First, the shoes must be cleaned, dirt removed and dried well. You can use several methods to enhance the color:

• treat the surface with fine salt;
• cover darkened shoes with talcum powder.

Also take advantage of the advice of the craftsmen on the maintenance of suede shoes.

• Heavily greasy areas can be easily cleaned with a stationery eraser. It is enough to rub the problem area and shake off the formed small crumbs.
• To make the suede soft again, velvety to the touch, it can be wiped with rye bread (hard crust).
• Gasoline does an excellent job with greasy stains. If you moisten the stain with gasoline, then sprinkle with talcum powder, old suede shoes will become attractive and beautiful again.
• Suede shoes should be kept in a cloth bag in a special box. It will protect the material from excess moisture, protect the suede from dust. Tucked away in the box, the suede will retain its structure. Its color will remain saturated and vibrant.
• Suede shoes should only be cleaned in a well-dried condition.

Any housewife can paint suede shoes at home. It is very important that the surface is free from stains and dirt.

It is easy to maintain such shoes if you use ordinary means. To maintain a bright shade, you can use special impregnations that repel dirt and water.

Some of the secrets of home dyeing suede shoes are presented in the video below.