I would like to "paint" an ottoman

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It is red, vynal/leather? type fabric...would like to paint it a tan or dark brown...does Rust Oleu

m have paint that would do that and still look good?

Sorry no photo, am not adept at taking phone photos and transfer to my computer, not that literate/computer savy...

Thanks for all the good info!

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Ann Cherkas Halstead on Jan 08, 2018

I would go to an auto supply store and buy fabric paint.

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- Fil the Buzz on Jan 09, 2018
  
  Hi Ann, Like your input re: the fabric paint, albeit, I understand the fabric paint is more costly - in the end it may be worth it!
  Thanks so much
  Fil Ponzi
  Canton MI
  
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Janet Pizaro on Jan 08, 2018

https://www.homedit.com/paint-vinyl-upholstery/

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- Fil the Buzz on Jan 09, 2018
  
  Thank you so much Janet, will give it a try...your project came out beautifully ..
  Plan on trying it this week end, hopefully our MI weather will be a bit warmer...and go into the garage...can't wait to get started.
  
  Fil (Filomena) Ponzi
  
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Lizie on Jan 08, 2018

would the paint/dye that leather toolers use work?

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Shoshana on Jan 09, 2018

You can use a mixture of paint and water- https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/painted-leather-ottoman-460922

Painted Leather Ottoman

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- Shoshana on Jan 09, 2018
  
  You got this!
  
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Kathleen Langford on Jan 09, 2018

Heirloom has a tutorial ...

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