Leather dye Black for Sofas, Shoes, Handbags, Car Seats, Jackets |Leather dye colourant kit. Hard Wearing Scuff and Scratch Resistant for Leather Vinyl. Built in Sealer Restores Worn Leather.

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If you have a light-coloured sofa you can dye it a darker colour, but it's very difficult to dye leather a lighter colour if it is black or very dark brown. Although the black leather car seat in this photo is actually painted, the painted has been scuffed off exposing the natural leather beneath. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. So, whether you need help with shoe care products, an antique chair or sofa, or faded and scuffed car seats, we have a product that will revitalise your leather and provide long-lasting protection. Apply diluted Easy Leather Dye directly to the canvas (not on to the sponge like you do for real leather).

That method may cause the project to take longer, but it might work better for you and your lifestyle. Her brown leather sofa was beginning to look worn and dated, so she really wanted to give it a total refresh. Discover more about “Made in Italy”, a label synonymous throughout the world with refined materials, attention to detail, and creativity.Leather dye can come in a variety of colours, including black, brown, tan, white, and many shades in between. The alternative is chrome-tanned leather, where the hides are soaked in a mixture of acids, salts and chemicals (including chromium) to make them soft and pliable. It will change the look and feel of it (and so we will need to discuss your expectations in some detail), but may be an option to consider rather than having to replace it. There may be several different reasons; for example, it may be that your leather sofas are still in great condition but in an unfashionable colour. For leather, rub the surface to be dyed with the rough side of an 'applicator sponge' to remove dirt, shoe creams and protectors that are on the leather which would prevent the correct application of the dye.

If your couch isn't pristine or brand new, clean the leather gently with warm, soapy water and a microfiber cloth or, alternatively, use a special leather cleaning solution. Then, gently use the applicator to spread a layer of sealant over the dyed leather, being careful to evenly coat every area of leather. With this kit we will be cleaning off the old coatings on the leather and re-spraying it with a brand new coat of colour. In our opinion, both have their place, although leather dye has many benefits and is better suited for general use.

Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. Because the surface of aniline leather is essentially unsealed and porous, it tends to get damaged by spillages and soiling, leaving it unsightly to look at and difficult, if not impossible to clean. Our range of leather dye and leather restoration products are designed for use on furniture, car interiors, clothes, shoes, handbags, and all other items of leather. Please also remember that even after we leave, you are covered by our 100% satisfaction guarantee and 12 month warranty. However, if you know you do need a black leather dye (if you're dyeing leather for the first time for leathercraft for example) you can see our range of dyes in our Leathercraft product range.

Our product can be used on ALL leather types, if using it on an absorbent leather type, please note it will change the properties of the leather to be a non absorbent leather. We'd like to dye our furniture, but wasn't sure if it was a DIY project or if we needed to get it done professionally. If you must work in your living space, open as many windows and doors as possible and run a fan to ventilate the space.The Leather Colour Doctor products are suitable for both types and will produce excellent results every time. Either way, this is the DIY for you, as the cost to change the color of your leather sofa is minimal. Reader’s Digest is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation (which regulates the UK’s magazine and newspaper industry). Start by cleaning the couch with acetone and then apply several coats of leather dye to the entire piece of furniture. Once you’ve wiped the couch down with soap and water to get rid of excess dirt, go over it again with an alcohol wipe.

For example, some materials, such as aniline or semi-aniline leather, are more absorbent and can take dye quicker than others, such as protected or pigmented leather. With the Colourant Kit we remove the old layer of paint and in doing so we remove the cracks and also make the leather feel much softer and smoother.The leather dye can also be used when dyeing different kinds of wood and can even be applied to stone materials. Place a drop or two of dye on a wool dauber or sponge and spread it over the leather using parallel strokes, making sure to get all the nooks and crannies.