How to Repair a Leather Inlay Table
- 1). Mix one tbsp. of dish washing soap and water in a small bucket. Dip a sponge into the solution, and clean the leather thoroughly. Rinse the sponge, and wipe away the soap residue. Wipe up standing water with towels, and let the leather dry overnight.
- 2). Put on rubber gloves. Wipe leather prep onto the leather inlay with a soft rag. Leather prep is a chemical stripper that will remove some of the color. Let the chemicals sit on the surface according to package directions. Remove it with a clean cloth.
- 3). Sand the leather inlay with fine grit sandpaper. Move the sandpaper in a gentle, circular motion around the top of the table to add a small amount of texture to the leather.
- 4). Tape the wooden part of the table with low tack painter's tape. Trim the tape with a hobby knife to create a sharp line between the tape and the wood.
- 5). Dip a sponge into the leather stain. Wipe the stain onto the leather, and wipe away the excess with a clean cloth. Allow the first coat to soak into the leather. Apply more coats until you have a color that you like.
- 6). Allow 48 hours for the stain to absorb completely into the leather. Do not use the table during this time.
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