31 December 2024 | Leather Expert Advice
People often ask us, slightly nervously, can designer leather sofas be repaired, or is a branded sofa somehow different? The answer is that a Natuzzi, a DFS, a hand-built Chesterfield and a sofa from a boutique showroom in Chelsea are all made of the same thing: hide,...
24 December 2024 | leather repair advice
A leather sofa peeling is one of the most upsetting things to find, because it seems to come from nowhere and it gets worse quickly. One week there is a small flake on the seat, a month later there are bare patches on the arms and a dusting of brown crumbs on the...
17 December 2024 | leather recolouring advice
Does leather dye rub off? Properly applied, no. A professional leather dye is bonded into the surface and sealed, so it should not transfer onto your clothes, your cushions or the dog. The dye that does rub off is almost always a home kit, a spray can or a...
10 December 2024 | leather cleaning tips
Leather couches are an elegant addition to any home, but without proper care, they can lose their charm. That’s why using a professional leather couch cleaner is the best way to keep your furniture looking pristine. While DIY solutions might seem appealing, they often...
10 December 2024 | leather cleaning tips
You can get paint off a leather sofa without ruining it, but the honest answer is that the best results come from leaving the paint alone and calling someone who removes it for a living. Every scrubbing session, every solvent and every “miracle” wipe tried...