Patina is the sheen on any surface produced by age and use. Many different kinds of leather will patina. Darkening, shining and scratches are all common signs of leather patina. In this article I’d like to help you look ahead to how and why your leather bag may patina over the years you own it....
NEED Leather Repair? 68,000 Google search results confusing? This article will help you understand your options. “Hello, I’m Chris. I’ve been in the leather repair industry for over 20 years. I’ve seen and tested most every option for leather repair for my customers. Let me guide you toward your best leather...
Chris here. In the bullets below I will give you a number of important reasons you should know if you have base-print or two-tone leather (like the swatch to the right). But first here is an introduction to the subject. Look closely at your leather. Does it have different shades in the finish? Does...
Before you take your time to read this article on choosing and caring for the unique finish of your Saddleback leather bag, here is what others are saying about the info. (including El Presidente Dave himself): …By the way, I’ve spent a descent amount of time on the web researching the Saddleback leather products before...
Chris here: I’m happy to post this helpful article from Cory Bernatt a 28 year vet of the leather industry. I appreciate the honest, easy-going way he helps you decide if you ought to fix your leather or replace it. Find his contact information by clicking here if you live in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada...
Here’s a quick article on how to remove gum from your leather furniture. Most all of my articles are taken from real in-home customer experience. This one starts with a quick blurb on the background of the story or you can skip down to the step-by-step procedure at the bottom of the page. ...
Leather Myths: “I can’t buy leather, we have small children" “I have leather because of our kids, now nothing bad can happen to the furniture”. Both myths! I certainly agree that leather can be a great choice for active families with children of any age. In fact, my wife and I have 3 active...
Most furniture stores sell some of each of 3 buying categories of leather furniture; stock furniture, as is or floor sold furniture or custom furniture. Stock furniture means the store will have a model on display but when you buy it they have a number of the same sofas in a warehouse...
Here is a video on repairing a small cut in your leather. You should only attempt this repair on protected leather. (See the knowing your leather article) You will need just a few easy tools that you probably already have around your house: A soft, white cloth for cleaning, a small piece of...
