How to Dye a Leather Couch
Purchase leather dye in the color you want your couch to be., Carry the leather couch to a well ventilated work space., Place the couch on top of drop cloths to protect the surface or floor you are working on. , Remove any dust or dirt that is on...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase leather dye in the color you want your couch to be.
You can often find leather dye at a local tannery, a specialty leather shop or online at sites such as eBay and Leather Unlimited.
Combine colors if you cannot find a dye that is the exact shade you are looking for.
For example, if you want a dark brown but the brown dye seems too light, mix a little black die into it.
Use white dye to get a lighter color. -
Step 2: Carry the leather couch to a well ventilated work space.
A basement, garage or even outdoor driveway will provide a good place to work. ,, Do not soak the couch.
Instead, lightly rub it with a cloth that you dip in soapy water and ring out. , Dip a clean cloth or rag into the acetone and rub it all over the couch. , You want the leather to be wet so it absorbs the dye, but not soaked. , Place some dye onto a clean rag or cloth and then rub it onto the couch.
Make sure you wear gloves to protect your hands.
Work in small patches at a time.
This will make the process easier and it will keep the leather looking more consistent as you color it.
Spray one section, then apply the dye.
Spray the next section and apply the dye and continue until the entire couch has been dyed. ,, You should put on as many coats as you need to get the right color you are looking for.
Most leather couches will need between 3 and 6 coats.
Let the dye dry between each coat. , This can be purchased wherever you get the leather dye.
It may be called leather finisher or leather top coat.
You can choose a glossy or satin finish.
Spray the finisher on the leather couch and rub it in with a damp, clean rag. -
Step 3: Place the couch on top of drop cloths to protect the surface or floor you are working on.
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Step 4: Remove any dust or dirt that is on the leather by cleaning the entire couch with soap and water.
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Step 5: Apply acetone to the leather to get a deeper clean and prepare the leather for dying.
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Step 6: Spray the leather couch with a water bottle.
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Step 7: Apply the leather dye after you spray the area with water.
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Step 8: Use a dry cloth to rub off excess dye after you treat each section of the leather couch.
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Step 9: Let the leather couch dry for about 1 to 2 hours and then apply another coat.
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Step 10: Apply a finisher to the leather couch once the last coat of dye has dried.
Detailed Guide
You can often find leather dye at a local tannery, a specialty leather shop or online at sites such as eBay and Leather Unlimited.
Combine colors if you cannot find a dye that is the exact shade you are looking for.
For example, if you want a dark brown but the brown dye seems too light, mix a little black die into it.
Use white dye to get a lighter color.
A basement, garage or even outdoor driveway will provide a good place to work. ,, Do not soak the couch.
Instead, lightly rub it with a cloth that you dip in soapy water and ring out. , Dip a clean cloth or rag into the acetone and rub it all over the couch. , You want the leather to be wet so it absorbs the dye, but not soaked. , Place some dye onto a clean rag or cloth and then rub it onto the couch.
Make sure you wear gloves to protect your hands.
Work in small patches at a time.
This will make the process easier and it will keep the leather looking more consistent as you color it.
Spray one section, then apply the dye.
Spray the next section and apply the dye and continue until the entire couch has been dyed. ,, You should put on as many coats as you need to get the right color you are looking for.
Most leather couches will need between 3 and 6 coats.
Let the dye dry between each coat. , This can be purchased wherever you get the leather dye.
It may be called leather finisher or leather top coat.
You can choose a glossy or satin finish.
Spray the finisher on the leather couch and rub it in with a damp, clean rag.
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