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Leather Recoloring & Color Change

Restore faded leather or change the color of your furniture without replacing the original material.

46+ Completed
4.8 Rating
From 800

About This Service

Leather recoloring and color change services for faded, worn, discolored, or uneven leather furniture and automotive interiors.

Leather does not always wear out physically before it begins to look old. In many cases, the structure of the furniture remains perfectly usable while the surface becomes faded, uneven, discolored, or simply no longer fits the surrounding space. Years of sunlight exposure, body oils, daily use, and general aging can gradually alter the original appearance of leather. Seat cushions, armrests, headrests, and other high-contact areas often lose pigment faster than surrounding sections, creating noticeable differences across the piece. Leather recoloring can be used to restore the original shade or change the leather to a different color entirely. Some projects focus on correcting faded sections, while others involve refinishing the entire piece to create a more consistent look. The service is commonly performed on leather sofas, sectionals, recliners, dining chairs, automotive interiors, office furniture, and commercial seating. In homes throughout Glen Ellyn, recoloring is often chosen when the furniture remains structurally sound but the existing finish has become faded, uneven, or no longer complements the room. Depending on the condition of the leather, the process may also involve surface preparation, crack treatment, localized repairs, color matching, and finish restoration before the new color is applied. The goal is to improve the overall appearance of the furniture while preserving the original leather whenever possible.

What's Included

Restoration of original leather color
Complete leather color change
Correction of fading and discoloration
Treatment of sun-damaged leather surfaces
Refinishing worn seating areas
Refreshing aged leather finishes
Suitable for furniture and automotive leather

Our Process

1

Inspection & color evaluation

The leather is inspected to assess fading, discoloration, wear patterns, and overall surface condition.

2

Surface preparation

The leather is cleaned and prepared to remove contaminants that may affect adhesion and finish consistency.

3

Repair & surface correction

Any necessary crack treatment, surface smoothing, or localized repairs are completed before recoloring begins.

4

Color application

The selected color is applied in controlled layers to create an even and natural-looking finish.

5

Finishing & protection

A protective finish is applied to help improve durability and maintain the appearance of the restored leather.

6

Final inspection

The completed piece is reviewed for consistency, finish quality, and overall appearance.

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