How much leather filler putty do I need?

It usually takes 2-3 coats of filler to level the surface plus a final texturizing coat.

Any holes, rips, or tears through the material must first be subpatched. Sometimes the edges marry together nicely, but usually some voids remain. These gaps are deeper and may require more filler than worn, scaly, or chafed areas that have not yet torn.

For voids larger than 2" wide, consider glueing a top-patch of similar-grained leather or vinyl before applying filler. This will be more flexible, feel more natural, and use less filler.

Type of Damage Total Area of Damage Filler Needed
Chafed, scaly, cracked but no cuts or holesone coat on 4 sq ft (or four coats on 1 sq ft)1 oz.
Chafed, scaly, cracked but no cuts or holesone coat on 8 sq ft (or four coats on 2 sq ft)2 oz.
Holes or tears (requires a subpatch & more coats of filler)12 sq inches (1 in x 1 ft cut, for example)1 oz.
Holes or tears (requires a subpatch & more coats of filler)24 sq inches (two 1 in x 1 ft cuts, for example)2 oz.

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