Soft‑touch depth
A velvety surface that diffuses light and calms a scheme — the wall reads like suede, not paint, adding depth without visual noise.
Italian Surface Finishes in UK
Valrenna
Soft‑touch suede‑effect decorative wall finish — buckskin nap, textile movement and quiet matte calm for residential, retail and hospitality interiors.
SUEDE / BUCKSKIN LANGUAGE · SOFT‑TOUCH MINERAL POLYMERS · TEXTILE WALL FINISH · QUIET LUXURY INTERIORS
How this finish behaves
Valrenna is Valpaint’s soft buckskin / suede wall finish — a hand‑applied coating that turns painted walls into warm, tactile surfaces. It replaces gloss and hard sheen with tailored matte calm, absorbing light like fine suede and bringing quiet luxury to contemporary interiors.
Applied over a tinted primer and finished with techniques such as Buckskin, Shantung or Linen, Valrenna reads as a woven textile rather than a paint film. Each wall carries a subtle nap that softens edges and gives rooms a composed, gallery‑grade feel.
Textile language
Buckskin, Shantung or Linen techniques introduce subtle weave and nap, so walls behave more like tailored fabric than a coated surface.
Healthy interiors
Water‑based, vapour‑open and low‑VOC. Designed and made in Italy, curated in the UK by Italian Surface Finishes for real homes, hotels and wellness spaces.
“A tactile textile on plaster — warm, matte and beautifully composed.”
Italian Surface Finishes × ValpaintWhere Valrenna is used
Use Valrenna when the brief calls for a suede / textile reading rather than plaster, stone or concrete. It sits comfortably beside timber, stone, metal and fabric, adding warmth without reflective glare.
Residential interiors
Master suites, living rooms, entrance halls and snug spaces where walls should feel soft, calm and welcoming rather than hard and shiny.
Boutique hotels & wellness
Guest rooms, spa circulation and quiet lounges in hotels and wellness projects, where tactile comfort and controlled light are central to the experience.
Retail & galleries
Flagship stores, show homes and galleries where you want a tailored, couture feel to the walls that frames product and artwork without competing.
Valrenna is intended for dry, ventilated interiors. For bathrooms, kitchens and any wet or waterproof zones, move to continuous waterproof systems such as E‑VOLUTION PLUS or I‑BETON PLUS and treat Valrenna as the visual reference.
Master suites & living rooms
Boutique hotels
Retail & show homes
Galleries & reception
Gallery & study views
A selection of project images and boards showing Valrenna’s suede shading, directional nap and textile readings. Click any image to open a larger view.
System & build‑up
Valrenna is always installed as a system. The primer, coat sequence and technique are chosen so that the suede reading, nap and durability match the project.
Standard Valrenna cycle
1. Primer 400 (tinted) — use Valpaint Primer 400, tinted towards the target tone,
diluted around 20 % where appropriate. This equalises absorption and sets the base colour.
2. Valrenna — first coat — applied uniformly by roller or brush to cover and establish initial tone.
3. Valrenna — second coat — applied in thinner passes, then worked with brush / glove to create the
Buckskin, Shantung or Linen textile effect.
4. Optional protection — in higher‑traffic areas, a compatible clear sealer may be used to increase
washability while preserving the suede reading.
Documentation
For coverage figures, drying windows and exact build‑ups, use:
• Valrenna application guide — UK‑adapted method & sequencing.
• Technical data sheet — system structure, substrates and performance.
• FAQ — positioning, zones and specification language.
All written for designers, specifiers and applicators working with suede‑effect finishes in UK conditions.
Italian manufacturer
Valpaint’s textile and suede systems, developed in Italy with full test data and colour control.
London Studio
Full‑height Valrenna boards and live projects where nap, tone and lighting are agreed on real walls.
Academy
Training modules covering Valrenna techniques and how they sit alongside other architectural finishes.
Installer network
Approved applicators whose handling of nap, direction and rhythm has been tested on boards and projects.
One chain from Italian research to UK specification, training and delivery — with Valrenna as the suede / textile language.
Resources, studio visit & enquiry
Use this section when you move from research into a live project. The links below gather everything you need: application method, technical data, architectural context, CPD and installer support.
Discuss a project or visit the Studio
Share drawings and references, or arrange to see Valrenna boards in the London Studio. We can help place this suede finish alongside other materials and agree the right technique and colour for your scheme.
Project resources for Valrenna
Key links for designers, specifiers and applicators working with this suede / buckskin wall finish.
- Application guide Step‑by‑step method, tools and timing windows.
- Technical data sheet System build, coverage and performance data.
- FAQ — suede wall finish Positioning, substrates, zones and common questions.
- Architectural finishes How Valrenna sits alongside concrete, plaster and metallic systems.
- Waterproof Artistic Walls Continuous waterproof systems where suede readings inform wet‑area finishes.
- Studio partnerships & CPD Project reviews, CPD sessions and palette building with the Studio.
- Tools & accessories Brushes, rollers and accessories recommended for Valrenna.
- Academy & training Valpaint London Academy modules for textile and suede systems.
- Join the applicator network For installers building an ongoing relationship with Italian Surface Finishes.