How much color or clear finish do I need?

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 Chair2 oz.2 - 4 oz.
Club Chair2 - 4 oz.4 - 8 oz.
Recliner Chair2 - 8 oz.8 oz.
2 Seat Loveseat4 - 8 oz.8 - 16 oz.
3 Seat Sofa4 - 8 oz.16 oz.
5-7 Seat Sectional8 - 16 oz.16 oz. - 24 oz.
Sofa & Loveseat8 - 16 oz.16 oz. - 24 oz.
Sofa, Loveseat & Chair8 - 24 oz.32 oz.
Spa Cover (like new)8 oz. Clear + 8 oz. Color8 oz. Clear + 16 oz. Color
Spa Cover (weathered)16 oz. Clear + 8 oz. Color16 oz. Clear + 16 oz. Color
Auto Interior2 - 8 oz.Not recommended
Boat Interior4 oz - 16 oz.Not recommended

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28 comments

  1. 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!

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  2. 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?

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  3. 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

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  4. 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?

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    • 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.

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  5. 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?

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  6. 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.

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  7. 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.

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  8. 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.

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    • 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.

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  9. 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?

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