All Colors and Clear Prep+Finish™ cover the same square footage. These estimates can vary based upon quality and condition of material:
- 2 oz. bottle ≈ one coat on 15 – 20 square feet (or three coats on 5 – 6 square feet) = $19 color / $9 clear
- 4 oz. bottle ≈ one coat on 30 – 40 square feet (or three coats on 10 - 13 square feet) = $30 color / $15 clear
- 8 oz. bottle ≈ one coat on 60 – 80 square feet (or three coats on 20 - 26 square feet) = $49 color / $24 clear
- 16 oz. bottle ≈ one coat on 120 – 160 square feet (or three coats on 40 - 53 square feet) = $79 color / $36 clear
Other factors to consider:
- Type of material - Real leather often restores in 1-3 coats of color. Vinyl can take an extra coat or two. Don't invest in faux leather until reading this.
- Condition - Sun-rotted vinyl and worn, absorbent leather will drink up a more product than those in better condition. Use Clear Prep+Finish™ or a glaze (mix of color and Clear) as a primer.
- Color change - Going from red / dark to pale will require double, perhaps even triple, the volume of color and is discouraged for this reason. Please learn more about color changes.
- Touch-up - Pieces that are in rougher condition or receive heavy use (dogs, routine disinfectant cleaning) may require touch-up, particularly with color changes. This is easy, and our finishes keep well for years.
- Custom Colors - 8 oz. is the order minimum; 16 oz. is a better value in light of the matching fee.
| Project / Object | Qty for Touching Up Similar Color (usually 1-3 coats) | Qty for Color Change (varies, typically 2-8 coats) |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Chair | 2 oz. | 2 - 4 oz. |
| Club Chair | 2 - 4 oz. | 4 - 8 oz. |
| Recliner Chair | 2 - 8 oz. | 8 oz. |
| 2 Seat Loveseat | 4 - 8 oz. | 8 - 16 oz. |
| 3 Seat Sofa | 4 - 8 oz. | 16 oz. |
| 5-7 Seat Sectional | 8 - 16 oz. | 16 oz. - 24 oz. |
| Sofa & Loveseat | 8 - 16 oz. | 16 oz. - 24 oz. |
| Sofa, Loveseat & Chair | 8 - 24 oz. | 32 oz. |
| Spa Cover (like new) | 8 oz. Clear + 8 oz. Color | 8 oz. Clear + 16 oz. Color |
| Spa Cover (weathered) | 16 oz. Clear + 8 oz. Color | 16 oz. Clear + 16 oz. Color |
| Auto Interior | 2 - 8 oz. | Not recommended |
| Boat Interior | 4 oz - 16 oz. | Not recommended |
Hello. Please advise your warranty. Thank you.
Please read our guarantee and our return/exchange policy.
Hi! I have a finished leather sectional with pretty good scratches from our many furry friends ( dogs cats and even bunnies). It’s approx 200 square foot of couch- Will your product work for us? I can send pics but it’s your typical run and jump animal nail scratches- if you think it’ll work, can you tell me which products I need and how much of it I need to purchase? Many thanks!
Please read about pet scratches.
I have a hot tub cover that is cracking from the sun. I am happy with the color and there are not any holes in the cover. Can I just put clear coat on it, or do I need to add color?
It definitely needs pigmentation to act as a sunscreen and prevent further rot. Depending on the severity, it might need a rubberized coating. This article specifically addresses hot tub covers.
I have a couch and chair that both have minor cat scratching along the top and sometimes on the bottom corners. Do I need to completely dye the whole pice or can I spot-use this product? Considering I would order a similar color to the existing couch/chair
You can just touch-up an area if the color is a close match. Otherwise, you have to recolor the whole piece or send a sample and pay a fee for matching. Isolated punctures on real leather are easily repaired with tiny beads of super glue catalyzed with sanding as discussed in this article. Cat scratches on vinyl or more severe ‘scratching post’ damage should be repaired with filler.
Hi, I have a two seat thin leather couch that is peeling from constant use. Can this be repaired? There are 2 3 ” patches plus lesser spots. What would I need to repair it?
Real leather does not peel. If the grain is intact, and it’s just a paint / finish on the surface that’s peeling, then it can be sanded or stripped and refinished. But if a woven fabric or microsuede are exposed, it’s likely polyurethane or bonded leather and a losing battle. Here’s how you’d repair it, and why we don’t suggest investing too much in it, as well as affordable ways to replace it with better quality real leather.
I HAVE A REAL LEATHER COUCH THAT HAS FADED IN ONE PLACE BECAUSE OF A SUNROOM WINDOW, CAN THIS AREA BE FIXED?
Yes, but you want a matching color in order to avoid doing the whole couch. Learn about our color matching services here.
I need to refinish one section of my couch. How do I match the color?
See here about matching color.
I have a 2 seat loveseat & 2 recliner/rockers that I want to restore & match. Therefore they will be changing colors. About how much product will that require?
16 oz. depending on the colors involved. Please submit an evaluation if you require more assistance.
I cannot believe this product! Some friends of ours used RubnRestore to change the color of a sofa from a worn out black to a deep red! It was gorgeous and i couldn’t believe the transition! So i went home and looked at our 32 year old white leather worn recliner and thought I’d give it a try! So i purchased the Taupe to hopefully match our taupe leather sofa. I sat on the floor and began my project and was amazed every step of the way! 2.5 hours later, and i have a beautiful taupe lazy boy that we cannot believe the beautiful turnout! It has a comfy cozy look that i love. I didn’t want a new chair that wasn’t broken in- this product is amazing and easy.
Also, can i wait a week to apply the clear finish?
Thanks for the good word, Louise! Yep, Clear can be applied at any time, so long as the surface is free of dirt and oil. Used alone it will be glossy. Mixing it with the color will yield varying lusters. See here.
Hello. We own a Grey 6-seat sectional. I believe it is a form of vinyl, just short of faux leather. I don’t know how to put into words what’s happening to it, but it seems to be losing its color and separating. Can your product help? I can send pics.
Well it’s either peeling and flaking polyurethane leather or a type of faux leather fabric.
Anyone have experience with dying doll shoes? They are white vinyl now and would like the taupe color I have seen on the color swatches.
Our stuff should work well. Beware faux leather polyurethane material, which is not as good quality as true vinyl, and any paint may eventually crack or flake away.
I need advise how much to purchase. Is there a place I can send you a photo of my couch? I bought some samples colors and figured what color to purchase. I would also like to send you back the 5 samples so I can get the discount when I place my order. How do I do that?
Hi , what should be matching color for attached leather sofa peeling , it’s not peeling everywhere though.
We did not receive your photos. See here about peeling / flaking faux leather.
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