Household Items that can Discolor your Leather.
Over the years, there have been many common household products that my customers were surprised to find would damage their leather furniture. While most leather does have a protective color and clear coat, it is still possible for common household chemicals to damage most leather finishes. Here are the 10 most common chemicals I have […]
Caring for Pull-Up Leather
I love pull-up leather. It’s distressed look ages beautifully over time. This leather, more than any other, can become an heirloom piece that your children’s children will enjoy. IF, and here i add a big if, you care for it correctly. I’ve seen it needlessly destroyed many times simply because the consumer didn’t […]
Tips on Cleaning Nubuck Leather
Nubuck leather is a soft, beautiful leather that displays a brushed appearance. Brush it one way and it’s a lighter version of the color, brush it the other and it’s a darker version of the color. The leather is made when a top-grain or full-grain hide of leather is sanded on top till the top […]
What damages to leather can be repaired?
Hello, I’m Chris the creator of Leatherhelp.com. If you are in need of leather repair in the Baltimore/Washington area, you have come to the right place to solve the problem. Scroll down to look at pictures of a few of the 100’s of repairs I have done over the years. Then feel free to contact […]
Is Leather Repair a “Patch Job”?
I often get understandable scepticism from customers about leather repair. Anything they sell a "As seen on TV" do it yourself kit must be a rip-off right? It’s true those kits are a rip-off but I’d like to give a bit of an explaination as to why we are confident that many leather damages can […]
Tips for Cleaning Light Finished Leather
I wish it were’t true, but light colored leathers do get dirtier than darker colors. But don’t let that keep you from buying them if they are what you want. Just keep a few prevention and cleaning tips in mind. (I’m speaking primarily to finished leather in this article) Click here to see a video […]
NOOO! MY LEATHER WAS DELIVERED DAMAGED!
In this article I’d like to help you understand your options when the store delivers you a damaged piece of leather furniture. It’s funny how we rarely understand something until we go through it ourselves. I’ve spend the last 15 years going into the homes of people who have recieved damaged leather furniture. I’ve […]
Leather Terminology Glossary Thanks to Jaymar
Here is a glossary of leather terms thanks to Jaymar Furniture. Many of the terms included go beyond the needs of most leather consumers. but if you want to go deeper into understanding the leather manufacuring process, these terms will help you. They have also provided many of the pictures of the beautiful leather furniture […]
Auto Leather Repair… in 48 Days?
If you’ve been around the site you know that I’m not here to toot my own horn. But this refferal is an example of auto leather repair that I think I can use to teach the rest of you. I’m also pleased about referal cause this guy is a mentor of mine. I was recently […]
Auto Leather Repair… in 48 Days?
If you’ve been around the site you know that I’m not here to toot my own horn. But this refferal is an example of auto leather repair that I think I can use to teach the rest of you. I’m also pleased about referal cause this guy is a mentor of mine. I was recently at […]