Valrenna — FAQ

Valrenna is an Italian decorative wall coating that transforms walls into a soft, tactile surface with the feel of buckskin or suede. Created by Valpaint and curated in the UK by Italian Surface Finishes London, it delivers an elegant textile aesthetic that brings warmth, depth and quiet luxury to any space.

Because it looks and feels like woven fabric or brushed suede. Each brush movement lifts a fine nap across the surface, diffusing light and creating the visual softness of tailored wall couture — a signature of Italian design.

Across residential interiors, boutique hotels, luxury retail and show homes where clients want calm, tactile walls that replace gloss with texture. Full panels and colour samples are displayed at the Valpaint London Showroom & Academy.

Buckskin: short, criss‑cross strokes then “caressed” with a clean brush to lift the nap.

Shantung: brushed vertically while wet for fine woven threads.

Linen: brushed vertically on coat one, horizontally on coat two to create a cross‑weave texture.

Under grazing light, its fibres cast subtle shadows, revealing a velvety, dimensional surface. Under diffuse light, it becomes quietly uniform — ideal for minimalist interiors with soft architectural materials.

Valrenna — original handling and a slightly denser textile nap.
Valrenna 2 — smoother laydown, higher yield and a more codified tinted‑base step.

Choose according to tactile preference and project size; both can be reviewed on boards in the London Studio.

Valrenna = soft‑touch suede, matte calm.
Valsetin = shimmering silk, pearly reflection.

They often appear together in luxury interiors — suede for warmth and texture, silk for light and highlight panels.

A typical Valrenna build is:

Primer 400 (tinted) → Valrenna (2 coats) using the chosen textile technique — Buckskin, Shantung or Linen. Every technique creates its own rhythm of weave and directionality.

Always use Valpaint Primer 400, tinted to the target colour. Dilute about 20 % where appropriate and allow roughly 4 hours drying before applying Valrenna, following the technical data sheet.

As a guide, Valrenna gives approx. 7–8 m²/L per coat (technique‑dependent).

Dust‑free after around 1 hour; recoat after around 5–6 hours; full cure at about 24 hours at 20 °C, depending on site conditions.

Yes — after curing, it forms a breathable, resistant film that withstands light cleaning. Think of it like a fine fabric: wipe gently with a soft cloth; avoid abrasives or aggressive cleaners to preserve the suede‑like surface.

Valrenna is a water‑based, vapour‑open system, suitable for healthy, comfortable interiors. When used over appropriate substrates and primers, it supports good indoor air quality.

Use Valrenna only in dry, ventilated areas — for example bedroom walls, living areas and dry circulation zones. For waterproof systems (showers, wet rooms, heavily used kitchen backsplashes), specify E‑VOLUTION PLUS or I‑BETON PLUS decorative waterproof finishes instead.

Use the tools listed in the Valpaint / ISF documentation, typically:

• Short‑pile roller for primer and base coats.
• Soft synthetic brushes or application glove for the weave / suede movement.
• A clean, soft brush for “caressing” the nap during final strokes.

Apply between +5 °C and +30 °C. Avoid direct heat, strong draughts and condensation during application and drying. Protect fresh work from dust and contact until fully dry.

Yes — it is water‑based, low‑VOC, formaldehyde‑free and produced in Italy under Valpaint’s A+ indoor‑air standards. It supports sustainable, high‑quality interior design across the UK market.

Minor scuffs can usually be feathered in with the same brush motion. For larger areas, re‑working full panels gives the most consistent nap and direction. Use experienced installers for anything beyond small local touch‑ups.

Skipping the tinted primer, mixing batches on the same wall, or brushing with uneven pressure. Keep a steady rhythm, agree direction with the designer and work one applicator per wall wherever possible.

Yes — but always test on a sample board first to lock direction, rhythm and lighting. Mixed weaves can create strong contrast panels in retail or hospitality design when carefully controlled.

Through Italian Surface Finishes — the authorised Valpaint distributor for the UK. Samples, specification packs and training courses are available from the London showroom and Academy.

Primer 400 (tinted) → Valrenna (2 coats, chosen technique) | Interior dry walls | Soft buckskin / suede finish crafted in Italy | Distributed by Italian Surface Finishes London.