Leather repair SoHo: a dark leather sofa in a loft living room

Leather repair SoHo Keep The Color, Or Change It

When leather looks tired all over, spot repairs will not fix it. The whole piece is recolored, in the color it was or a new one.

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How much gets colored

Spot, Panel Or Whole Piece

Every leather repair SoHo quote starts by deciding how far the color work has to go.

Color worn off a leather cushion edge
SpotOne worn edge

Blended into the color around it. Scuffs.

Cognac cushion recolored across the panel
PanelSeam to seam

A whole cushion, so no edge shows. Cushions.

Brown leather cushion with even new color
Whole pieceOne even finish

When the wear is everywhere. Faded sofas.

Fan of leather color samples
New colorA different look

Same sofa, new color, every panel. Color work.

If you want a new color

Darker Is Easier Than Lighter

Coated leather can take a new color. Going darker covers well; going much lighter takes more coats and is not always wise.

Row of leather color swatches
Start from samplesChosen in your room's light. Matching.
Forest green leather
Deep greensCover browns well. Chairs.
Dusty blue leather
BluesBest over grey or light bases.
Black pigmented leather
BlackCovers almost anything. Pigmented.
Color is mixed in your room

Clean, Repair, Mix, Coat

New color only lasts on a clean, sound surface, so the first two steps matter most. Cleaning.

Hand wiping black leather with a cloth01Clean

Oils and old polish removed.

Scratch in black leather before filling02Repair

Cracks and scratches filled first. Cracks.

Leather color samples laid out03Mix

Tinted to the chosen color, in daylight.

Even pigment coat on brown leather04Coat

Thin coats over each whole panel.

Before you choose

See Samples In Your Light

  1. Daylight and lampColor shifts between them.
  2. Next to the rugAnd anything else it has to sit with.
  3. Take your timeA sample can stay a day. Ask us.
The last choice

Pick The Sheen

The topcoat sets how the new color reads. Protection.

Black leather before and after a matte coat
MatteSoft and quiet, hides wear.
Black leather before and after a satin coat
SatinThe usual factory look.
Black leather before and after a gloss coat
GlossShows every mark. Rarely chosen.
Soft draped cream leather
NaturalA very light coat for softer leathers. Full grain.
Tired color, rebuilt

Before And After

Leather repair SoHo recolors are shown from the same angle, so the evenness is easy to judge.

Worn black leather sofa before and after recoloringBlack sofa Faded tan armchair before and after recoloringTan armchair Worn brown cushions before and afterBrown cushions
Not every leather takes it the same way

Which Leathers Take Color

Close view of pigmented brown leatherPigmented: easily Cream semi-aniline leatherSemi-aniline: carefully Pebbled black leather hideAniline: dye only
Below Houston

SoHo And Nearby

Leather repair SoHo visits cover the loft blocks of the SoHo Broadway district and around. Nearby:

Loft living room with colored chairs at sunset
Asked before a recolor

Common Questions

Will the new color rub off?
Not on a well-prepared surface. The topcoat protects it.
Can a brown sofa become black?
Usually, if the leather is coated. Darker colors cover well.
Can black become cream?
It is hard and rarely worth it. Recovering in new leather may make more sense.
Is the visit free?
Yes, with a written quote and samples.
Will it still feel like leather?
Yes. Thin coats keep the grain and softness. See materials.
How long before I can sit on it?
Once the finish has cured. We tell you before we leave. Conditioning keeps it supple.
Do you recolor sectionals?
Yes, every panel, so the whole piece is even. Sectionals.
Is recoloring cheaper than recovering?
Usually, when the leather itself is sound. If it is torn or thin in many places, reupholstery can be the better choice, and we will say so.
How long does the color last?
For years with normal care. Arms wear first and can be touched up with the same mix. Cleaning helps.
Charcoal leather with a fine grain
SoHo, Manhattan

Send A Daylight Photo

And the color you have in mind. We'll bring samples. All services, color work.

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