Re-dying leather furniture

[Paul Wozniak]

Anybody here have any experience in refinishing and re-dying leather furniture? We have a sectional sofa that is still in nice condition padding wise, but the leather is showing its age. Color is fading and looking worn. I want to re-do it, but I'm wondering if I should try this myself, or should I live this to the experts?

 

[Van]

How to Dye Leather | eHow.com

 

[yaz96]

I thought this thread was about TIE-dying leather.


Only you Paul!!

 

[Paul Wozniak]

That title was a typo, Yaz, but that is an interesting idea! Not so sure how Cheryl will feel about the tie-dye look. I'm currently going through brain reconstruction. I fried through the old one.
Anyhow, thanks Van. I read through that already. I was hoping somebody here had attempted this and could give me some first hand insight into whether this was worthwhile or not as a DIY project.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Maybe a mod can change the title of this thread to Re-dying?

 

[Van]

Nothing ventured nothing gained, you could try to find a free or cheap leather recliner on craigslist and use it as a test bed.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Nothing ventured nothing gained, you could try to find a free or cheap leather recliner on craigslist and use it as a test bed.

That's a good idea, I could probably find one somebody is throwing out.

 

[HD MM]

Would a polish of some sort work, similar to what you'd use to polish leather shoes?

If not, another option would be to just get a slip cover.

 

[Paul Wozniak]

The sectional is not that bad. I just want to return it to what it used to look like. Actually, a dark blue or black would be even better. I will probably try Van's idea, but I was hoping somebody had done this, and could give me some experienced guidance, so I could avoid mistakes. Thanks guys.

 

[dfergie]

Maybe a mod can change the title of this thread to Re-dying?

Got it Paul

 

[Paul Wozniak]

Thanks for correcting my typo.