Ways to Get Cat Scratches Out of Leather Sofas
With the proper techniques and products, cat scratches in leather furniture can often be fixed at home. Tips On How To Remove Cat Scratches From Leather
Assess the Damage
Step 1 is to find out whether the scratches are light or deep. Light surface scratches could be easily buffed out, but if you have deeper gouges your repair may become a bit more involved.
Clean and Prep the Area
Wash the scratched area with a leather cleaner Prepare the scratch by buffing with super-fine-grit sandpaper (photo, right) to provide a smooth surface for final touch-up.
Apply Leather Binder
For more severe scratches, strengthen the damaged area with a leather binder (ad)(ad). Pour some onto a sponge and rub it into the scratches. Allow each coat to dry before applying the nest…and one more time, 8-10 light coats.
Fill in Scratches
Use a leather filler or putty to fill in the rest of any gouges or indentations that are left. It will need to be applied a coat at a time with the edge of your palette knife being dragged only over dry paint.
Sand and Recolor
After the filler has dried, sand again in that patched spot. And finally finish by dying the repair using leather colorant that matches your sofa.
Seal and Protect
Finally protect repair by applying a leather sealant. You may also wonder about what furniture covers or deterring sprays you can use to halt any further scratching from happening. A cat scratch is not the end, with some patience and using correct techniques many scratches can be improved or even removed from leather sofas. You should always test any products you use on a piece of your furniture that is out of sight.
