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In addition to leather's sophisticated look, it's durable, easy to care for and comfortable. But if your leather furniture is developing the cracks and creases of age and wear, it may start to lose some of its appeal. Fortunately, cracked, worn leather is usually fixable. You can hire professional leather restorers to fix your furniture, either in a shop or in your own home. This costs approximately $400 to $1,200 as of 2012, depending on the size of the furniture and the extent of the damage. You can also fix your damaged furniture for much less with a leather repair kit.
- Make a solution of warm water and a few drops of dishwashing detergent. Dip a cloth in the solution and wring it out loosely. Rub the entire damaged area on your furniture. Rinse your cloth and continue to rub the surface with more cleaning solution until it is completely clean. Rinse your cloth again and rub it over the leather surface to remove any soap. Let the surface dry completely.
- Apply rubbing alcohol to a lint-free cloth or a paper towel and rub the damaged area to remove any conditioners or residue that might be on the surface. Let it dry completely.
- Apply a thin coat of leather repair compound to the damaged surface, using a palette knife or the spreading tool that came with your kit. Spread the compound 1/2 inch past the area surrounding the damaged section. Make the surface as smooth as possible, using the palette knife or a dampened finger. Let the repaired area dry completely. Repeat this process one to four times. Allow each application to dry completely between coats, until you are happy with the result.
- Dampen a thin cloth with rubbing alcohol and smooth it over the repaired area to even out any rough spots. Ensure the cloth is completely saturated with alcohol to avoid damaging the repair. Use 600-grit sandpaper to lightly sand the repaired area, if desired.
- Wipe away any sanding dust from the repair. Apply a light coat of dye colorant, using a foam applicator. When the colorant is dry to the touch, add a second and third coat, if necessary. Allow the colorant to dry between each coat.
- Spray a final coat of colorant onto the repaired leather, if desired. Allow it to dry for 24 hours.
- Apply a leather conditioner and sealer to the repaired area and the surrounding area.
- Dishwashing detergent
- Cleaning cloth
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Lint-free cloth or paper towels
- Leather repair compound
- Palette knife
- Sandpaper, 600-grit
- Dye colorant
- Foam applicator
- Dye colorant spray gun (optional)
- Leather conditioner
Things You Will Need
Warning
Always use rubbing alcohol, solvents, dyes and other chemical compounds in a well-ventilated area.
Test your dye colorant in an inconspicuous area first to ensure the colors match.
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Amy Wilde has worked as a grant developer, copy editor, writing tutor and writer. Based in Portland, Ore., she covers topics related to society, religion and culture. Wilde holds a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and classical civilization from the University of Toronto.
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