The Leather Repair Pro’s Perspective: Why the Happy Patina Writing Kit Cover Stands Out
As a leather repair professional at LeatherHelp.com, I see a lot of leather goods in my travels. From everyday classic leather furniture, to cherished vintage bags, I’ve developed a keen eye for quality craftsmanship and material integrity. Recently, I had the opportunity to examine the Happy Patina Leather Writing Kit Cover, and I was genuinely […]
Saddleback Leather Help for holiday shopping
Shopping to get the perfect leather bag for that someone special (maybe you) this holiday season? Saddleback Leather sells the best. As a 25yr leather pro who has spent a bunch of time testing and researching Saddleback’s leather finishes, I’m happy to share my knowledge so you (or a loved one) gets the best bag, […]
Video: Know your Leather
The first step to taking great care of your leather is knowing what kind of leather you own. Vinyl, finished, aniline, pull-Up and more. Each kind must be treated differently so you need to know which you own! This video will walk you through the kind of leather and includes simple tests to decide […]
How might patina effect my leather bag?
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. […]
What you need to know if you have 2-Tone 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 […]
Leather Furniture for Active Families
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 […]
Stock Leather, Floor Only Leather or Custom Leather: Which is Best for You?
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 […]
Need to Spend Big $ to Get Great Leather Furniture? (NO)
Customers will often ask me how much they need to spend to get good leather sofa. In short, I respond that most people don’t want to buy the cheapest leather sofa nor do they want to buy a very expensive leather sofa. The middle price-point is most often the best. Certainly there are […]
A Must Read: What kind of leather do I have?
Type of test⇒ Type of Leather material ⇓ Underside test: flip over the material Water test Use a fewdrops of distilled water in a hidden spot Scratch test Mild pressure with your fingernail Feel test Finished leather Suede-like fuzzy knap Water will bead up and roll off it. Will not scratch with mild pressure Silky […]
What Leather to Buy or What NOT to Buy
Here is a guest article from our friend in Spain, Lee Bryan of www.colorcare.eu. What to buy or what not to buy, that is the question! Don’t get caught out by the spotty sales assistant! The most common problem that consumers have when considering leather items is their complete lack of knowledge when […]