I wanted to give my couch a new color… so I gave it a lick of paint
A thrifty woman has revealed how she gave her old leather sofa a stunning makeover with a lick of paint.
Buying a brand new couch can cost a pretty penny, but Facebook user Teena Maria Ridgeway recently proved that you don’t have to spend a fortune on this living room essential.
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The frugal DIYer from Basingstoke said she had had her leather sofas for four years and although they still looked in tip-top condition, Teena was ready for something new.
The original two-seater was a beautiful deep brown color. But she wanted to brighten it up a bit and all she needed was some paint.
Sharing the epic transformation on the DIY on a Budget Official group, Teena wrote in the post: ”I would like to share my 2 seater leather sofa in brown to cream leather, dyed with LCD leather paint… I need a 3 seater sofa and an armchair.”
The total cost of the budget-friendly project came to an affordable £70, thanks to the custom paint she ordered through Amazon.
According to the popular online retailer, ”the self-sealing leather paint repairs old scuffs, scratches and everyday signs of wear and tear, as well as sun damage. This makes seats and sofas in your car or home look fantastic again”.
”In addition to repairing stains, the leather dye also prevents new stains from forming.
”This leather repair colour solution is ideal for restoring your items to their faded colour and is also water resistant.”
Plus, not only will you save money by repainting your old sofa instead of buying a new one, it’s also easy to apply.
The online instructions say to apply in light layers, either by hand or with a sprayer, to build up the depth of colour. Also, each 100ml bottle is sufficient for 320cm².
Teena – who said this wasn’t her first project – added: ”I’ve been doing this with furniture for a long time.
”If you do it right, with time and patience, you can get good results.
“My sofas are only 4 years old and I wanted to give them a new color. I am very happy with the end result.”
After a few coats of the affordable paint, the end result was a cream-colored leather couch that looked as good as new.
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The stunning glow-up has clearly made an impression on many, as in less than 24 hours the post has already received 1,000 likes and over 150 comments.
You couldn’t believe your eyes when you saw the huge difference and wrote: “It honestly looks bloody amazing.”
“You would never tell from those photos that it was painted afterwards.”
Another chimed in: “I made mine during lockdown and it’s still perfect. Really great stuff.”
A third wrote: “It looks fantastic. Let us know how you like it in a few months. I want to do it myself, but just touch up the arms.”
“I used a small roller when I did my couch and the result was beautiful, with no brush marks or drips,” said a fourth member of the popular page.
