# Repairing Leather Furniture Discoloration
Leather furniture brings beauty to your home for many years. However, over time leather, like any other natural material, begins to show signs of wear and age. And unless your design aesthetic is shabby chic, a worn and discolored armchair is not going to work. Don't send your heirloom leather furniture to the landfill just yet. Give it another shot and a few more years with a simple recoloring process
Things You'll Need
- Leather cleaner
- Soft cloth
- Towel
- Leather dye kit
- Linseed oil
Instructions
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Prep the furniture by removing dirt and debris with a leather cleaner.
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Rinse the furniture with a soft cloth and warm water to remove any remaining cleaner. If cleaner is left on the leather, it could cause a chemical reaction with the dye that would result in further discoloration.
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Apply leather dye to the furniture, working from top to bottom. Pay special attention to applying the dye evenly, following the grain on the leather. Wipe away excess dye.
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Buff the leather with linseed oil. This will condition the leather and restore its original beauty, as well as help to prevent future damage.
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