How to Fix Scratches on Leather Furniture With a Kit

Whether you are dealing with cat scratches or general scratches on your leather furniture, using a basic repair kit to fix scratches is a straightforward process. By learning how to properly fix scratches on your leather furniture, you can keep your furniture looking pristine and unblemished.

Scissors
High-grit sandpaper
Solvent
Cotton swabs
Palette knife
Leather surface filler
Leather colorant
Small sponge

Instructions

- 1
  Cut away any hanging fibers or material extending beyond the scratch with scissors.
- 2
  Sand the scratches by hand with high-grit sandpaper until the scratches are smoothed down and flush with the rest of the surface material.
- 3
  Pour the solvent from your repair kit onto cotton swabs and then wipe the surface of the leather furniture clean with the cotton swabs.
- 4
  Wait 10 minutes for the solvent or alcohol cleaner to evaporate. Use the palette knife and surface filler from your repair kit to fill the scratch marks. Allow five minutes for the filler to dry and then sand it down with high-grit sandpaper.
- 5
  Purchase leather colorant that matches the color of your leather furniture. Use a small sponge or cotton swab to apply the leather colorant. Allow at least one full hour for the leather colorant to dry.

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