Refinishing Old Damaged Leather Furniture
Leather is a versatile material, known for it’s quality and classic appearance. Leather furniture is typically more trendy than fabric furniture pieces and they have a longer lifespan so we can see why they are constantly in demand. It offers both comfort and durability, but what do you value most? We’d love to find out!
However, no matter how hard we try to prevent damage to our furniture, scratches, tears and rips do occur. While there are many ways in which furniture can be damaged, there are several ways to restore it back to new again. We’ve put together some of the most common types of damage leather furniture faces over the years to provide you with an insight on how to deal with them as well as helping kickstart your refinishing process.
What to do with scratches?
With the majority of scratches that appear on leather furniture, it’s difficult to determine how they first occurred and they become almost impossible to ignore. Many people have their own techniques and solutions to remove scratches, but it’s not recommended to use cleaning solutions or any other ingredients which may harm the leather. One method which does prove to be effective is by regular conditioning of the leather in a buffing motion. It’s healthier for the leather and within time, it reduces the appearance of the scratch altogether.
Fixing flat/sagged cushions
Flat and sagged cushions in leather sofas do not provide the best look and on top of that, they aren’t very comfortable to relax on after a long day. Many people assume this is the end of the furniture’s life but the rejuvenation process is quite simple and cost effective.
All that is involved is the removal of old foam and the replacement of brand new, high quality foam that will provide nothing but pleasure and comfort. It’s quite impressive how small jobs like this have a huge impact on leather furniture. If you are contemplating having your cushions re-stuffed, it’s important to know which type of filling you would like to go for.The most common types of fillings are foam, fibre and feather, all of which have their own advantages.
If you require advice regarding your sagged and flat leather cushions, we’d be more than happy to help. Alternatively, you can visit our sofa repair page for more information or better yet, take a look at our Facebook page to witness our technicians repair old, sagged leather cushions and sofas.
Has your leather lost a bit of it’s colour?
Although leather is one of the best materials for furniture within homes, the only disadvantage it brings is that it begins to get discoloured when it is not well maintained and stubborn stains cannot be removed. However, this can be easily restored to it’s original colour and you won’t even be able to tell the difference! Many dye kits are available for you to re-colour the leather yourself, but this is not recommended as these are not proven to be effective and there is a high risk of further damage being caused. Why don’t you check out our leather colour loss service?
Tackling cracks
Cracked leather is most likely due to old age and repairing it takes practice and patience to say the least. Many people think simply hiding the cracks solves the problem, but this is not the case. While you can re-colour over the cracks which is a short term repair, this doesn’t fully repair the affected area. It’s likely your furniture will suffer more than it has to and leave a costly replacement bill for you when it’s time to get rid of it. There are many efficient solutions to tackling cracks and it differs from all types of leather furniture, our specialists are able to determine the best solution for your damaged leather furniture so we can tackle the cracks for you.
While these are only a few common damages you may face with your leather furniture, most cases are easily fixable with the right solution and a skilled technician. If your furniture is suffering from damage we haven’t mentioned in this article, don’t hesitate to send us your images or get in touch with us so we can offer advice and get your leather looking like new again.
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