Overview
Leather Dyeing transforms your leather to a new look making it ideal for customers or designers who wish to refresh home decor with contrasting colors and finishes. Redyeing service treats the old finish and restores a new factory color with a protective coating. Leather finishes are natural and retain the grain characteristics of your leather.
Recommended for:
Luxury Leather Sofa, Chairs, Loveseat, Cushions, Ottoman, Handbags, Jackets, Coats, Briefcases
View color swatches:
Color Change to Espresso Brown for American Leather Sleeper Sofa Set in Laguna Hills, CA
American Leather Brand Leather Lounge Chair Dyed to Expresso Brown Matte Finish
Thomasville Sectional Top Grain Leather Sofa Medium to Dark Brown in Coto De Caza, CA
Custom Grey Color Change for Arizona Leather Sectional Sofa with Chaise in Lake Forest, CA
Beige American Leather Recliner Chair Dyed and Restored Custom Brown in San Diego, CA
How Does Leather Dyeing Work?
→ 6 Step-by-Step Process-
Leather Inspection
We identify the type of leather and the condition. Some aniline leathers are not recommended for dyeing such as Wax/Oil Pull Up.
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Leather Cleaning
We deep clean, remove build up soiling and grease, stubborn dirt in the pores of the leather, and old sealants.
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Leather Conditioning
We thoroughly condition the leather surface with leather lotion, softening and preserving it's smooth and supple feel.
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Leather Dyeing
We hand dye and change the color of the leather surface from the foundation using penetrating leather dye for a durable surface coat.
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Leather Protection
We apply a sealant to leather to prevent color transfer and body oil absorption. Sealant options: natural, matte, gloss.
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Color Options
Choose from our assortment of color swatches to find the perfect color and finish for your leather.
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Color Options
Why Choose Leather Dyeing?
→ 3 Benefits of Leather Color Change-
Restoration
Restoring worn out or faded leather renews the value of your leather.
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Customization
Customizing your leather to match personal preference or complementing interior decor.
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Savings
Saving money by avoiding the cost of xpensive replacement furniture, handbags, or jackets.
Leather Recoloring Guide
→ What you need to know about changing the color of your leather furniture:
Leather is a durable and flexible material that can be found in many different colors. Customers may want to change the color of their leather furniture. Depending on the type of leather, your furniture may be a good candidate for a new and fresh color. Leather upholstery on most types of furnishings, such as sofas and chairs, is aniline which refers to the tanning of the leather during production. Aniline leathers finished with a pigmented or semi coated surface are better suited for leather dyeing because they accept recoloring quite well.
Leather upholstery can showcase a traditional or contemporary look simply by choosing the right color. However, you need to consider the original color of your leather before choosing an intense shade like black or red. When dyeing leather to a different color, there are some guidelines we always recommend following: Always choose a slightly lighter or darker tone for the best results. Dyeing from one end of the color spectrum to the other can present some challenges. We avoid dyeing delicate leathers from a light to an intense dark tone because this often requires a heavier coat of leather dye which can affect the degree of suppleness of the leather. For example we generally restain white leather to darker shades such as off-white, beige, bone, cream. So choose wisely!
This is a well worn leather cushion cover. It has all the classic wear and tear signs that you would expect to find with an old, tan sofa such as fading, dryness, stains, and scuffs from regular use over time- but also some interesting dyeing work we've done on it too! For example: various brown shades which we recommended to our customer for this type of aniline leather, not only did it match better with their home decor; if cared for properly this leather can last a long time!
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost varies based on size, condition, and upholstery. Some colors are more labor intensive and we factor this into the cost.
After dyeing or color change service, we recommend to care for your leather furniture or goods by gently applying our ReLeather Leather Conditioner every 3 months to keep them moisturized and protected.
Typically takes around 2 weeks to complete, although the duration may vary based on the scale of the job.
Both protected and unprotected aniline leather are suitable. However, aniline leather treated with artisan waxes and oils are not recommended.
Choose from a natural, matte, or gloss sealant, designed to maintain the leather's natural look.
We can change the color of your leather to be lighter or darker. We generally recommend choosing a slightly lighter or darker tone for best results. To maintain the leather's durability and suppleness, we recommend avoiding colors at the opposite end of the spectrum.