Over time leather furniture will suffer normal wear and tear, causing it to lose its original attractive color. Instead of replacing your furniture, you can restore it back to its original color by refinishing the leather. Most people don't realize that professional finishers use a finishing technique before the furniture is sold in stores. You can use this same technique to restore color to your leather sofa.
Instructions
1. Select a leather re-coloring kit. Most kits will come with multiple color selections, leather prep, finishing sprays, a spray unit, gloves and sponge applicators. Make sure your kit has the color you need.
2. Cover your work area. Use newspaper, a sheet or plastic covering to protect other items from exposure to chemicals.
3. Prep your sofa. Use a sponge to clean the sofa using the leather prep. The leather prep cleaner is used to remove dirt and de-greases the leather so the new color can fully penetrate. Not prepping your sofa will cause adhesion problems.
4. Apply color. Using a different application sponge, add a thin layer of color to your sofa. Apply color in smooth, even strokes. Applying the color too thick will cause bubbles and runs. If you notice this, take a cloth and immediately smooth the surface. Allow the layer to dry.
5. Attach the spray unit to the color pick-up tube to apply the spray layer. Hold the spray about 6 to 8 inches from the surface, and evenly apply a thin layer of color.
6. Once the color has completely dried, apply a thin layer of finishing spray.
7. Allow the sofa to dry. Wait approximately 48 hours before disturbing your furniture.
Tips Warnings
The chemicals used in restoring the color to a leather sofa can cause damage to the skin. Use the gloves that come with the kit. If your gloves become damaged, purchase new gloves before proceeding.
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