I have a black sofa that doesn't match my decor/theme; does anyone know if I can paint or dye it? Thanking you in advance for your answers!
2006-10-15 19:59:15 · 9 answers · asked by reiki56 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
There is a leather dye but since your couch is black you won't be able to dye it any other color except maybe navy blue. You can spray paint vinyl but not leather.If you can sew you could reupholster the couch!
2006-10-15 21:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked with leather, tooling, making items, coloring and so forth for about 30 years as a serious hobby.
Honestly I think you are toast. If the sofa was white or tan and you wanted to go to black I think the potential is good but going lighter is a real hard problem to solve.
Tell you what, try Tandy Leather. They have brick and mortar stores as well as web site. If you can get a knowledgeable person there I would accept that as the last word.
Good luck, I hope you can find a new product that makes me look foolish.
2006-10-15 20:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some very good restoration products on the market these days. A few years ago we would have said you could not go from black to another colour but with these new products you can as coverage is so good, however it is a job for a specialist restoration expert as the job has to be done in a certain way otherwise it will not work.
Do not be tempted by DIY products on the internet as most will ruin your suite.
Restoration is not cheap and will probably cost about £800 - £1000 so you may feel it is not worth it.
2006-10-15 20:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sell it and with the money get a new one that matches. I know a lot of people that want black leather couches, as long as it's real..
2006-10-16 00:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by AngieandCeez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely no longer. you may, notwithstanding, have a expert stain the leather-based a darker colour, or have it recovered. I won't misinform you, the two a sort of strategies are costly. in case you have the skill to return the settee and substitute it, gain this. If no longer, maybe you need to sell it, then use the money to purchase what you like. portray is thoroughly out of the question... it is going to wreck the settee.
2016-10-19 11:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by wach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's black, you aren't going to be able to dye it. Since it's leather, you aren't going to be able to paint it. About the best you can hope for is to find a slip cover that is the color/design that you want. Sorry.
2006-10-15 20:05:33 · answer #6 · answered by Scott K 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you cant the best thing to do is get sum nice cushions or summat black goes with everything
improvise get sumthing else black in your room
like an ornament,
2006-10-21 12:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by kelly_louise_88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Easiest way is a paint brush and some paint. HAVE FUN!
2006-10-15 20:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes you can use a spray paint.
2006-10-15 20:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by migz_148 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋