How to prevent sun damage to leather upholstery

Posted: Feb 3, 2011By: Sir FibrenewCategory: Common Leather Problems, DIY, Leather Advice From the Pros

Leather chair darkened from body oil Unfortunately, sun and leather don’t usually mix well. Too much sunlight will do one of two things (and possibly both) to leather furniture and other upholstery– fading and drying. Fading is commonly seen in semi-aniline and aniline leathers, but is a little rarer in fully-finished leathers that have a protective top coat. It’s one of the most common problems we see, and if you put l... [read more...]

How to prevent and remove oil damage to leather furniture

Posted: Jan 26, 2011By: Sir FibrenewCategory: Common Leather Problems, DIY, Home and Office, Leather Advice From the Pros

Oil spots One of the worst things to eat on leather couches is buttered popcorn – yes, the all-time favorite movie snack. What a bummer.   Unfortunately, folks, leather is extremely porous by nature, and it will soak up any oils you put on it – and that includes popcorn grease, lotion and the natural body oils that we all have on our skin.   You won’t notice any damage at first, but oils can... [read more...]

Debunking Myths: Frequently recommended leather remedies that ruin leather

Posted: Jan 13, 2011By: Sir FibrenewCategory: General

Nail Polish Remover Have a problem with your leather and not sure how to fix it?  Getting different pieces of advice everywhere you turn?  Here are a handful of so-called “leather remedies” that will do you more harm than good.  There is a lot of misinformation out there. Keep these tips in mind and you won’t turn a minor problem into a major one! Good Rule of Thumb The best way to remember what you ca... [read more...]

DIY Tips: How to fix scratches in leather furniture

Posted: Jan 10, 2011By: Sir FibrenewCategory: Common Leather Problems, DIY, Home and Office, Leather Advice From the Pros

Scratch hair dryer One of the most common problems with leather furniture is scratching. Fortunately, surface scratches on leather are pretty easy to take care of. What you need to know: Most leather furniture is made of fully-finished leather that does not scratch easily.  It has a surface coating that prevents the type of minor surface scratches that are so often a problem on less durable types of leather, ... [read more...]

Types of leather: Must-know info for buying leather

Posted: Dec 3, 2010By: Sir FibrenewCategory: General

Protected leather My customers are confused about different types of leather – either because they aren’t sure what they should look for when it comes time to buy new furniture, or because they have a problem (like a scratch or stain) that needs to be fixed.  This quick guide should help you understand the big picture.  If you have other questions, leave them in the comments below! 1. Fully-Finished Leath... [read more...]

How to clean leather furniture

Posted: Nov 19, 2010By: Sir FibrenewCategory: DIY, General, Home and Office, Leather Advice From the Pros

Oil spots Your leather couch is an expensive investment, and you need to treat it right if you want it to last. Think about it like preventative maintenance on   your car. You change your oil to keep your car running smoothly.  To keep your leather couch in good shape, you need to protect it and clean it regularly. Did you know that a leather couch will last 3 times as long if you clean and protect i... [read more...]

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