How to Hide a Scratch on a Leather Sofa
The bad news is, even though leather (particularly cowhide) is generally a strong material, it's still susceptible to scratches. The good news is, no matter if you're a handy do-it-yourselfer or you have two left thumbs, you can hide a scratch on a leather sofa. There are several ways to go about it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fancy doily or a dresser scarf
- Professional leather repair person
- Sofa cover
- Leather dye
- Leather conditioner
Instructions
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Hide a scratch on the arm of a leather sofa by covering it with a fancy doily or a dressy scarf.
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Call a professional leather repair person if you want to hide a scratch so it's invisible to the naked eye.
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Hide a scratch on a leather sofa with a sofa cover. It will cover the entire piece of furniture, but it will also hide additional scratches.
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Consider changing the color of your leather sofa to a darker shade. Use a dye that's made specifically for the type of leather you have. The dye will most likely hide the scratch.
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Hide a scratch on the cushion of a leather sofa by turning the seat over. As long as you don't tell anyone, you'll be the only person to know it's there.
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Use a leather conditioner such as Pledge® Clean & Shine on your entire sofa. It may well hide a scratch.
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Buy a leather repair kit and use it on the scratch. Just make sure the type of leather you have can be repaired.
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Tips & Warnings
Help reduce the chances of your leather soda being scratched by removing keys and other pointy objects from your pants pockets before sitting or lying down. If you buy leather dye, look for a sample of the material underneath one of the cushions, or in another hidden area. Look up underneath the frame for extra leather too. You can take this swatch with you to ensure a perfect color match. Look for leather repair kits and dyes at local furniture stores or at leather dealers.
It's not always the best idea to change the color of your leather sofa with dye. Consult the furniture manufacturer for specific do's and don'ts. Dying your leather sofa may void any warranty it may have on it. Make sure you completely read, understand, and heed the manufacturer's instructions and warnings on any leather repair kit or dye you buy.
