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ralph lauren suede

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anybody ever use the suede finish on a wall. have any tips or tricks for using it. also tips for doing a 18 ft wall
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We used it once, and never again. As Foil mentioned, its better and more authentic to create your own. When we used it, it was difficult to blend the cuts and corners with the rolled areas. Really difficult.
The version of Ralph Lauren that we used came with a special roller that had the same basic texture as a wash cloth. When we determined it impossible to blend the brush work to this texture, we later explored ways to create a suede effect without a gimmicky roller and paint.
Foil

Let me clarify that I am quite certain that what you are doing with faux finishes is light years beyond what we have been doing...
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