My old couch needs a make-over. I want to paint it. So can anyone suggest me out to paint and which type of paint I should use to paint leather? Links or any discussion on this topics are welcomed.
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To tell you the truth when the leather cracks and peels like this it isn't real leather on the couch and the back of the leather is a material type covering. That is why these cracks so easily. What you really need to do is get some new leather and some upholstery nails and cut the leather and place it on top of the leather that is currently on the couch and use the nails to secure it in place. Painting over this just won't work at all. You can not make the paint stick to the material that is showing through on the couch right now. You will need to recover this completely to make it useable again. I fear if you try and get the leather dye to dye this you will be wasting your money. As you can see from some of the instructions given here that they require you to have a good piece of leather to start off with so that the dye will easily go on and cover the leather. Your leather is like faux leather and not a good quality leather to try to dye it with these methods.
Looking at your picture I do not believe this is real leather as leather may crack, it does not peel off. It appear that your sofa is some type of 'faux' leather and that is why you're seeing all this damage.
There are solutions to fix/repair this material but, in all truthfulness, your sofa looks too far gone and since repair products cost money it may cost more than you anticipated.
You will have to do a thorough 'clean-up' job before you can begin the repair and looking at your sofa this may take several hours.
I've never used any of the products recommended so I am not saying they work or how good they will look. This is the best video that I've found so please watch this video and see if you really want to try this repair.
www.youtube.com/
Here is another suggestion:
"PRO TIP:
peel, sand with fine grit, spray with artist matt clear, spray paint (not brush) to exact color, spray over with gloss leather polish for shoes. It will last much longer and will not crack. Painting may look good but another six months of body heat, shifting while sitting, etc and you have the same problem but now it's cracking under the varnish you painted on. Spraying with leather coat will keep the spray color perfect for a long time and the under-spray will stop the continued peeling."
Hope it works out well for you.
I had a chair like this years ago and I can tell you anything you try to do to it is going to make it worse. The chair lived on for years with a lovely throw covering it until it finally went to chair heaven.
A throw is honestly the easiest and best way to deal with this issue. I know that is not what you wanted to hear, but this kind of damage is so typical and just way too hard for the average person to successfully repair.
If you took it to a professional you will probably find as I did that it is less expensive to buy new. Sad, but true!
Post back what you decide!!
Hi,
I can see why you would want to repair this beautiful piece of furniture. I have found these dyes, that perhaps would work...
www.etsy.com/
These are on Etsy, and think they might solve your problem.
Have a great day!
Robyn
They make paint for leather furniture, here's how to transform your piece , complete with steps - - www.familyhandyman.com/
It would be costly to repair. How about a slip cover?
The couches are beautiful and definitely need a makeover. In my opinion, it would cost more. However, acrylic paint would be better to consider paint leather.
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