Leather & Vinyl Paints
$13.50 – $88.00
Our leather and vinyl paints are perfect for repairing superficial cosmetic damage like scuffs & scratches, and great for renewing faded or worn leather. This highly concentrated, water-based colourant comes premixed and formulated with a built-in colour sealant so it won't rub off on your cloths once applied. Available in over 40 colours. With our unique formulation, this all-in-one bottle solution makes it easy to achieve amazing results. Leather Colourant That Wont Rub Off. Leather paint with superior adhesion that withstands the everyday use of leather seating, sofas, recliners and car seats. Available In Over 40 Colours! Choose from over 40 standard colours. Request up to 6 free leather samples (click here) if uncertain of your leather colour. We can also provide a custom colour match if you've got something unique. read more
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Description
What is Leather & Vinyl Paint Used For?
This is not a dye or pigment that alters the leather colour, instead the colourant paint should match your leather colour and can be applied to effectively cover up superficial damage and discolouration. Specifically designed for leather and vinyl, our leather paints will maintain the look & feel of your leather lounge, sofa or recliner.
Spill stains & discolouration. This is a great choice for painting over areas of discolouration that were caused by drink spills, pen ink, incorrect cleaning products, or harsh chemicals like acetone (nail polish remover). Not suitable for changing your leather colour which is a different product we sell.
Repair superficial damage. Leather & Vinyl Paint is perfect for covering up cosmetic damage to the surface of the leather, such as scratches, scuffs, slight peeling, and superficial marks on the leather surface caused by pets claws. Please see our Essentials Leather Repair Kit (click here) for tears, cuts, deep scratches and similar leather damage.
Suitable For Painted and Coated Leather Items
Our Leather & Vinyl Paint is ideal for painted, pigmented and coated leather types found in many furniture and vehicle interiors. Not suitable for aniline or dyed leathers which absorb products differently. To check what kind of leather you have, see our handy Type Of Leather Flowchart (click here) or contact us for assistance.
What Size Colourant Do I Need? Our Coverage Guide
- 50ml bottle – For 1 armrest of standard seat.
- 125ml bottle – For 2 standard seat panels.
- 250ml bottle – For 3 standard seat panels and armrests.
- 500ml bottle – For 1 complete 3 seater.
- 1 litre bottle – For 1 complete 4 seater and 2 armchairs.
Do It Yourself and Save!
Our Leather & Vinyl Paint is ideal for DIY due to its ease of use, coming pre-mixed and all in one bottle. We provide the applicator sponge and cloths with leather colourant paint so you’ll have all you need when it arrives.
Check out our step-by-step instructions and video tutorial to see how easy it is to do it yourself. Don’t hesitate to ask us for any questions before you buy, and request some free leather samples (click here) if you’re unsure which colour is right for you.
How To Tutorial
How To Tutorial
How To Apply Leather Colourant Tutorials
Shake bottle well to ensure contents are thoroughly mixed.
Apply a small amount of colourant next to the damaged area and tint if required.
Lightly sand the area to be coloured.
Clean the area with Leather Prep Wash and allow to dry.
Apply the colourant in thin even coats using either the touch up sponge or cotton tips provided.
Ensure each coat is fully dry before applying the next coat.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the desired covered is achieved.
Rinse sponges in clean water for future use Tip – A hairdryer can be used to speed up the drying process
Whats in the Kit?
Whats in the Kit?
Each Kit Includes Everything You'll Need
Our Leather and Vinyl Colourant Kits come with everything you need to use apply the Leather and Vinyl repair paint colourant to the desired repair area on your leather couch or recliner. The Leather and Vinyl Colourant Kit is available in 5 sizes and is suitable for cosmetic repairs to pet damage, scratches, scuffs and worn areas.
The 50ml Leather Colourant Kit is suitable for approximately 1 armrest.
- 5x Cotton tips
- 1x Touch up sponge
- 1x 600 grit paper
- 1x Lint free cloth
The 125ml Leather Colourant Kit is suitable for approximately 2 standard seat panels.
- 5x Cotton tips
- 1x Touch up sponge
- 1x 600 grit paper
- 1x Lint free cloth
The 250ml Leather Colourant Kit is suitable for approximately 3 standard seat panels and armrests.
- 5x Cotton tips
- 1x Touch up sponge
- 2x 600 grit paper
- 1x Lint free cloth
The 500ml Leather Colourant Kit is suitable for 1 complete 3 seater lounge.
- 5x Cotton tips
- 1x Touch up sponge
- 2x 600 grit paper
- 1x Lint free cloth
The 1 Litre Leather Colourant Kit is suitable for 1 complete 4 seater lounge and 2 armchairs.
- 5x Cotton tips
- 1x Touch up sponge
- 2x 600 grit paper
- 1x Lint free cloth
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FAQs
FAQs
What is Leather colourant?
Leather colourant from Sofa Rehab is a special custom made waterbased leather and vinyl pigment. Being resin based this provides excellent adhesion and cross linking abilities, great flexibility, long shelf life and a large area coverage and wear rate. Also has a unique built in self sealing agent to stop it wearing or washing off.
What if my colour is not listed?
We offer 40+ standard "Off the shelf" colours however if none of these are suitable match we do offer a custom colour matching service. Contact us via email to find out more.
How much colourant will I need?
All amounts below are estimates and depend on the colour used, amount of coats and application method -
50ml bottle For 1 armrest of standard seat.
125ml bottle For 2 standard seat panels.
250ml bottle For 3 standard seat panels and armrests.
500ml bottle For 1 complete 3 seater.
1 ltr bottle For 1 complete 4 seater and 2 armchairs.
Will this rub off on to my clothes?
No! Sofa Rehab's leather colourant has a built in sealer, once dry and cured the colourant will not rub off, wash off or wear off.
How do you use leather colourant?
1, Deep clean the area to be recoloured using Sofa Rehab Leather Prep Wash
2, Sand the surface using 600 grade grit paper
3, Use Leather Prep Wash to wipe away any dust etc
4, Apply the Leather Colourant to either a cotton tip, sponge or lint free cloth and apply thin coats of colour to the desired areas and allow to dry between coats. Apply as many coats as needed to cover the area and allow to fully dry, cure and rest for 24 hrs before polishing to achieve a nice sheen.
*DO NOT USE THE AREA FOR FIRST 24 HRS
**DO NOT APPLY ANY CLEANERS, MOISTURISERS OR LIQUIDS FOR THE FIRST 21 DAYS
***REMEMBER LEATHER COLOURANT IS ONLY EVER AS GOOD AS THE SURFACE ITS BEING APPLIED TOO
How do I apply this?
There are several methods to apply the leather colourant.
1- Cotton tips
2- Touch up sponge
3- Mouth atomiser (Must be diluted by 10% and strained through a paint strainer or similar)
4- Foam Paint roller
5- Compressor and spray gun or hobbyist air spray nozzle (Must be diluted by 10% and strained through a paint strainer or similar)
6- Lint free cloth
Can I store the unused paint?
Yes, Store in the bottle, just keep it air tight, out of sunlight and at room temperature. This product has a long shelf life.
How long can I expect the leather colourant to last on my leather?
Sofa Rehab leather colourant is designed as a permanent solution to recolouring damaged leather, with the correct care and maintenance the colourant will last as long as the rest of the leather coatings.
What if the colour doesn't match when I apply it?
We firstly always recommend obtaining upto 6 free colour samples from our website.
Always recommend you apply and dry the colourant in an inconspicuous area to check for colour match and compatibility.
However if you wish to change/tint the colour you can purchase from us Colour mixing colourants to alter the main colour. If you want to remove the applied colour thius is best done asap and before too many coats are applied and dried, use water, moistoriser and use a soft bristle brush to quickly and easily remove unwanted colour. If the colourant has been allowed to dry and cure unfortunately removal is not possible. The colourant is designed to adhere well to the surface.
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