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Professionals use resin fillers, diamond polishing pads, and sealants to restore the surface.

Ongoing maintenance of your leather furniture is the only way to prevent it from peeling and cracking. Real leather will peel and crack as it dries out. Leather conditioners are a great way to protect your leather furniture from drying out, and you’ll need to apply it about twice each year. It’s also a good idea to keep abrasive materials away from your leather to prevent cracking and peeling, including belt buckles, shoes, and multi-surface cleaners, especially those that contain alcohol.

It is usually worth repairing leather furniture, as it tends to retain its value, provided you care for the material. A typical repair for leather furniture will cost about $250, which is significantly more affordable than replacing the furniture entirely. Even if you spend toward the upper end of the typical cost range for a full reupholstering—around $4,000—you’ll still save money over replacing it. Of course, the quality of the leather and the piece of furniture matters. Consult a leather repair professional about whether it’s worth repairing your leather furniture.

Yes, you can repair cat scratches on leather furniture. A quick fix that won’t repair roughness is a leather recoloring balm that helps scratches blend in. Otherwise, use the following process.

1. Clean the area and trim loose fibers.

2. Rub leather binding glue all over the affected area.

3. Sand the area down with fine-grit sandpaper and clean off any residue.

4. Fill holes, scratches, and gouges with leather putty from a leather repair kit.

5. Sand the area down again and clean off any residue.

6. Apply leather colorant in several layers.

7. Seal the color in with a leather sealant and finish.