Espresso is a dark chocolate or coffee bean color. It is similar to Mahogany but more neutral and less red when viewed in direct sunlight.
$16.00 – $70.00
Use our water-based acrylic colors to restore and condition:
Our finishes won’t sunfade or backstain like leather dyes. They don't feel plasticky, flake or peel like spray paints. Each bottle comes with gloves and stir stick.
Do not use on fabric, suede, nubuck, bonded or faux leather.
Store in a temperate, dark place away from children.
Click here for SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for colors containing white pigment and colors without white pigment. This article has more information about the ingredients used in our colored finishes.
Changing color is best suited to absorbent leather.
The following are not good candidates and will require touch-up:
Here's what wear looks like:
Touch-up is easy and minimized by:
Whites and off-whites get poorer coverage. If you are changing from dark or red to pale, you may need 2x-3x the volume of color. Consider a coat of Ash or Stone grey as a primer to minimize this.
Our products are water-based acrylic finishes (paints) that look and feel natural. Consider a heavier urethane or aerosol for color changing boat or auto upholstery.
You can order handmade swatches of leather or vinyl refinished with our colors to see how they compare.
Or send us a sample and pay a fee for an exact match (recommended for auto, RV, boat interiors, primary or secondary colors):
Matching fees are non-refundable. We do not accept returns on Custom Colors.
Samples should be at least 2" x 3" in size and can be:
Please print out and include the Color Request Form and mail to:
Rub 'n Restore, Inc.
PO Box 1149 (US mail only)
39585 Lund Rd (UPS / FedEx / DHL only)
Paonia, CO 81428 USA
Colors and Clear Prep+Finish™ cover the same area.
These estimates can vary based upon quality and condition of material.
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Answer these three questions to determine what clear finish, if any, is needed.
Orders received before 10 am MST on weekdays (excluding US holidays) are usually shipped same-day.
Most domestic orders are shipped via Priority Mail unless otherwise requested and typically arrive in 2-4 business days. Packages over 6 lbs. as well as all Canadian and international orders are shipped via UPS.
Carriers have suspended their service guarantees due to COVID. We are not responsible for delays and cannot refund shipping costs except for UPS Next Day Air.
You will receive an automated email with tracking number. Please secure your package in a timely fashion to avoid freezing during winter months.
Canadian and international Customers, use coupon code internationalCLUB (case and space sensitive) to discount the freight and duties on 8 or 16 oz. bottles of color. Rub 'n Restore, Inc. is not responsible for duties, tariffs or other expenses incurred.
Most Rub 'n Restore® products can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of purchase, even if opened.
We do not accept returns / exchanges of:
Sorry, we cannot provide return shipping labels; you pay the return shipping.
Returned items are subject to a 25% restocking fee to recoup free and subsidized shipping paid by us, re-labeling, rebottling, etc.
Refunds and exchanges may be prorated if a significant volume was used, leaked or was damaged during return shipment. We are not responsible for insufficient packaging!
In total I spent about 3 hours restoring our worn out friend, and when I asked my wife to see the results, she didn’t believe it was the same piece of furniture!
Absolutely amazing product and I am now a true believer.
If you're thinking "well I'm not good at this type of stuff".... Doesn't matter. Its pretty forgiving Just buy it. I'm reasonably certain you wouldn't regret it.
One other comment... when I called the company to ask a question an actual person picked up on the 3rd ring and answered all of my questions thoroughly and gave me the confidence to begin my project. A million thanks!!!
Great product! The furniture looks new after applying Rub n Restore. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting to restore their leather fur...More
It took me a few minutes to get the right hand motion figured out to get keep the "marbled" color appearance of the leather. Once I did, the project went smoothly and turned out phenomenal.Thanks again (my girlfriend is ecstatic)!
I also fixed a few rips in the leather after applying the first coat. And since we had zippered cushions, I was able to add thin pieces of foam that I cut from an old camping mat and tucked them in behind the back pillows and underneath the end reclining seats. This plumped out the seats perfectly.
When I started out I said out loud “This is a joke, this is ridiculous!” because it just didn’t seem like it was working very well. Then, I remembered that you said to be patient and apply more coats until the color covered well. Then, after about the 3rd coat, I said, “Oh my gosh, this really is working…I can’t believe it!” I applied 5 coats total and one coat of sealer and it looks fantastic. It only took about maybe 10 hours total to do it and now I am one of your new best advocates!
We just couldn't be happier with our old/new sofa! Thanks so much. You were so helpful too when I had questions. You were right, our friends just can’t believe its our old sofa!
They all said I couldnt do it- I went on line and found serveral great comments about Rub N Restore. I purchased a bottle with the idea that if it didnt work, I would at least get rid of the old chair.
I choose a weekend while he was gone, and WOW! It was exactally what they said. The first coat went on great and the second was even better. By the time I put the coat of conditioner on it was AMAZING.
I am such a great fan, I just finished my second leather recliner.
I have told all of my friends. I will never look at an ugly leather chair or sofa the same way- now I just say "Rub N Restore"
I've really appreciated the level of customer service, and I've recommended this product to everyone I've shown the sectional to. Rub 'n Restore is a great product, but more importantly, the company has outstanding customer service. I'm glad there's companies like this doing business successfully in today's climate. Keep up the great work :)
I won't repeat the snickering comments from my co-workers when I brought the couch into my workplace, but let's just say that it looked even WORSE in our flourescent lighting, and my office is a place of no-holds-barred teasing when warranted...and they let loose on me (and my poor little couch) with a vengence!
I had some idea that I could stain it if it wouldn't come clean (which, of course it wouldn't, even after serious scrubbing) but wasn't sure what to use. A search on the internet brought me to your youtube video, and thence to your website where with hope in my heart I purchased the Espresso color and the Clear Prep - Finish.
Application was a breeze, goof-proof to say the least! We have two dogs in our office and even without the topcoat they barely made a scratch in the color after 6 coats (and when they did I just touched it up). It is a beautiful couch now and I can't tell you how pleased I am that it has been "Rubbed and Restored".
A picture is worth a thousand words, you can see the results with & without the top coat. It is FABULOUS! Everyone in my office is eating their words and asking about your product. They are all just AMAZED at the transformation and I will be singing your praises for all time!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!