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    Painting Leather & Faux Leather

    Does your beloved leather armchair have stains or does the color no longer match your new decor? No reason to get rid of it! Whether it's real leather or faux leather: You can easily recolor upholstered furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. The paint remains supple after application and gives your piece of furniture a whole new lease on life.

    How to achieve the look

    Preparation & Abrading

    First, wipe the piece of furniture down with a damp cloth and some soapy water to remove grease and dirt.

    Lightly roughen the surface with fine sandpaper (grit approx. 120) or a sanding fleece. This will help the paint adhere much better. Afterwards, thoroughly remove the resulting dust with a slightly damp cloth and let everything dry well.

    The first coat of paint (primer)

    Dilute the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for the first coat with about 10–15% water. This significantly improves adhesion to the faux leather and ensures a very even coat of paint. Apply this mixture thinly and evenly with a brush. Don’t worry if the first coat does not yet provide perfect coverage – just let it dry completely first.

    Intermediate sanding

    After the first coat has dried completely, lightly sand the surface with fine sandpaper (approx. 240 grit). This will smooth out small imperfections and leave the surface feeling pleasantly even. Afterward, thoroughly remove the sanding dust.

    Additional paint layers

    Seal & Polish

    Polishing

    Your faux leather is getting a new look!

    Done! With a little paint, you've given your old faux leather a completely new look. Instead of replacing upholstery or seats, you can change the color of existing pieces and perfectly match them to your interior design style.

    Whether subtle and tone-on-tone or as a bold color accent – especially with chairs, stools, or smaller upholstered furniture, this technique opens up brand-new possibilities for you.

    Would you like to try it yourself? Download the complete guide and give your faux leather a colorful update.

    Download PDF instructions
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    DONE!

    Products Used

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    Tips & FAQs

    No. If you apply the paint in thin layers and then seal it with wax, it remains flexible. The wax acts like a conditioner and ensures that the paint moves with the material.

    Yes, the opacity of the chalk paint is excellent. For very dark leather, three thin coats may be necessary to achieve a perfectly opaque result.

    No. You should still be a little careful for the first few days. As soon as the wax has fully cured (after approx. 14 days), nothing will rub off anymore.

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