There is provided an aqueous composition comprising (a) at least one anionically stabilized latex polymer, (b) at least one polyfunctional amine, and (c) at least one volatile base; wherein said polymer (a) has Tg of 21.degree. C. or higher. Also provided are methods for coating leather and for coating elastomer comprising the step of applying to said leather or said elastomer at least one layer of an aqueous coating composition comprising (a) at least one anionically stabilized latex polymer, (b) at least one polyfunctional amine, and (c) at least one volatile base.