THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEATHER DYE AND LEATHER PAINT
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LEATHER DYE AND LEATHER PAINT?
There’s a big difference between a dye and paint (also known as leather pigment)
Leather Dye
- Is translucent in colour
- Does not have any adhesive qualities, it will not stick to a leather surface
- A dye’s intention is to soak in to the leather (not sit on the surface)
- You have to apply a dye by hand, by rubbing in to the surface of the leather
- You can’t completely change the colour of an existing leather by using a dye
- The term ‘leather dye’ on the internet is used quite a lot to encompass any type of colour you apply to a leather surface, be aware and read the description as ‘leather dye’ may be used to describe a leather paint.
- If in doubt seek professional advice, we’re here to help!
Leather Paint
- Is solid and even in colour
- Have adhesive qualities, its intended to stick on top of a leather surface
- Leather paint is also known as pigment, its created flexible to stretch with the leather.
- You can apply leather paint by hand or by spray gun.
- You can completely change the colour of existing leather by using leather paint
- Be aware and read a products item description as ‘leather dye’ may be used to describe a leather paint.
- If in doubt seek professional advice, we’re here to help!
