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Starter Color Analysis for Matching
$20.00
Starter Color Analysis Fee covers:
- Testing of our colors and/or various combinations directly on your swatch to achieve the closest match. We’ll also determine if Clear Prep+Finish™ is needed for priming, glazing, or finishing.
- Professional consultation and tailored DIY solution to help you mix your own color.
- If our line of colors do not yield a satisfactory match, you can upgrade to a Custom Color and pay only the difference.
- All colors and Clear Prep+Finish™ sold separately.
- This service does not count toward free shipping.
Note: You will need to mail us a swatch of the material that you want us to match.
To order, download the Analysis Request Form and send it back to us with a sample of your material and a check for $20 (American checks and banks only).
Download the Analysis Request Form
You can also pay with a credit card by adding the service to your cart, but don’t forget to send your sample and the Analysis Request Form!
Find a Sample
The bigger the better. Color matches will not be guaranteed on samples smaller than 2″ x 3″ size.
A sample can be any of the following:
- Swatch of the original leather or vinyl (found underneath cushions, along inseams, or stapled to the frame)
- Cushion case
- Paint chip from a hardware store
- Fuse panel cover or headrest from a vehicle (wrap carefully to protect from a box cutter)
- Piece of drapery or flatware
Samples often do not resemble their faded counterparts. If so, neither will our color, and you may have to refinish the entire piece. In this instance, you may prefer going with a less expensive stock option.
Photographs of your pieces are helpful in determining quantity of color needed, but we cannot mix a color to a photograph.
Send a Sample
Please fill out and include the Custom Color Request Form. If you mail a physical component such as a headrest, cushion case, etc. we recommend insuring the item with the freight carrier in the event it is lost or damaged.
Download the Analysis Request Form
Send your sample and completed form to:
Rub ‘n Restore, Inc.
PO Box 1149 (US Mail only)
42812 Hidden Mesa Lane (UPS & FedEx only)
Paonia, CO 81428-1149
USA
I chose to do the color analysis but had I known how easy it was to change the color if I didn’t like it, I would have just played with the colors a little more and wouldn’t have ordered such big bottles. It really goes a long way! I did 2 recliners with 2-3 coats and only used approximately 4 ounces of product. At least I have plenty for future projects now. :)
I purchased the custom color Tobacco which was too light on one chair but perfect on the other, so in my case, different leather types take the color differently. I purchased some mahogany to darken it a bit. I used 3 parts Mahogany and 1 part Tobacco for the darker chair and straight Tobacco for the lighter chair. I also purchased the satin sealer because I didn’t want a high gloss finish but I couldn’t see a difference after applying it other than it did tend to highlight any areas that weren’t exactly covered evenly, so I chose not to use it. The chairs are as soft and comfortable as they were before using Rub-N-Restore. All in all, I’m thrilled with the outcome and would highly recommend this product!
Jane - Springfield, MO 2020
The process was seamless. The project was effortless. The commitment in the project itself took only about two hours. We are so pleased.
We have another couch project - but I am waiting on the color swatch to be delivered by mail from Restoration Hardware. When I receive it - I will be sending it off to you all for another color match.
4 parts Cognac + 1 part Walnut
Thank you!
Restored our severly d...More
Restored our severly dmaged couch
Thank you ladies for helping me create the perfect color for my home. The interaction between us helped the process go quickly, and by the time the colors arrived, I was ready to rock and roll. I love the end result and the sofa is even more beautiful in person. Thank you for making this possible affordably and as easy as 1-2-3. I'll be back soon!
the dye and clear prep-finish and went over both couches, top to bottom. The couches are almost 20 years old and they look new again. I never thought it would be this easy to repair leather furniture..I'm
So happy!!! Thanks again for helping me.
As a last resort, I inquired locally with a leather rest...More
As a last resort, I inquired locally with a leather restoration company who quoted upwards of $250 to fix it and I wasn't ready to pay that much for this 5 year old sofa.
That's when I ran into Rub n Restore while doing some research online and I am so glad.
To start with I wasn't sure what color blends with my sofa which is where the color analysis really helped.
I was provided options and suggestions and I also spoke to customer service to make a decision.
Based on that, I went with a 1:1 mixture of Walnut & Mahogany with Clear Prep + Finish.
The task of applying the color was a breeze and took me around 4 hours with a total DIY cost of $100.
And my sofa looks like a new one now. I highly recommend Rub n Restore.
Kristina stenciled a cobblestone pattern onto an ottoman using Ash...More
Kristina stenciled a cobblestone pattern onto an ottoman using Ash, Slate, Peppercorn, Ivory, Camel, and Turquoise. The project is documented in her blog, The Brain Squirrel Monologues.
Mera used a mixture of Camel and Cognac. Read the full blog at RedHouseWest.
Kinsey used a mixture of Rust and Camel. Read the entire blog post at Sincerely, Kinsey.