Can I repair my bonded leather chairs that are starting to peel?

Arg26284534
by Arg26284534
If I can't repair them, is there a way to stop or slow the peeling?

  6 answers
  • Candee Candee on Jul 12, 2017


    I went to Dollar Tree and got some cool duct tape and taped the peeling part then continued on to make it cute with the duct tape. When putting the tape on make sure not to overlap or the adhesive can stick to your clothing and or skin. I ended up having to shoot a light coat of clear spray paint to stop the adhesive from sticking.


    • Arg26284534 Arg26284534 on Jul 12, 2017

      Thanks for the suggestion, Candee. I didn't know there was such a thing as clear spray paint--I'm definitely not a crafty person--but that sounds like a good idea.

  • Debra Debra on Jul 12, 2017

    I say like polyurethane. Like gloss? Or lacquer. See in your area if they have like restaurant upholstery repair stuff? I cant remember the name but, I remember sitting on a chair that was repaired, it was almost like fiber glass for upholstery. You can always protect and cover them until you can figure whats the best way to go. Good luck

    • Arg26284534 Arg26284534 on Jul 12, 2017

      Thanks for the suggestions. I didn't think of the restaurant repair stuff. I'll check with the owners of my favorite restaurant.

  • Karen Silman Karen Silman on Jul 12, 2017

    You can paint them or use mink oil on them.

  • Lynne Webb Lynne Webb on Jul 12, 2017

    The first thing that comes to mind is 'chalk paint'. I've never used it but keep hunting a reason to jump in and see what this stuff is all about. As to your problem, I had the same; bonded leather. Mine went to the bone yard.

    • Arg26284534 Arg26284534 on Jul 13, 2017

      Thanks, Lynne. I'm not familiar with chalk paint, but I will check it out. These chairs are office chairs that I bought to use around my kitchen table. I bought the bonded leather because that was the only thing I could find in a color I wanted--just couldn't see black in there. They are about five or six years old, so they haven't done too badly.

      Again, thanks for answering.

  • Joye R. Foster Joye R. Foster on Jul 12, 2017

    I have a friend who owns a furniture store and she says that bonded leather is a very bad product. I also have a bonded leather chair that I finally recovered. Maybe there is a warranty. If not, I think you can't do anything.

  • Nicole Hachey-Doucette Nicole Hachey-Doucette on Jul 12, 2017

    I used Fusion paint on mine and it looks fabulous. No sanding or anything... my couch was ready for the dump but thought I'd give it a try... here's a before cushion on my restored couch...