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Reviving Your Timothy Oulton Sofa: Expert Dye & Wax Leather Recolouring

by justinormerod | 22 July 2025 | leather recolouring advice | 0 Comments

If you adore your Timothy Oulton leather corner sofa or ottoman but cringe at the sight of fading, cracks, or dried-out leather, there’s hope yet. As a specialist with over 27 years of experience, I’m proud to help discerning homeowners—especially those with premium...

Reviving Sun-Faded Leather Sofas – A Rich Restoration Process from The Leather Expert

by Jon Beland | 15 July 2025 | leather recolouring advice | 0 Comments

If you’re looking at a once beautiful leather sofa now dulled by years of sunlight, you’re not alone. Many of my clients across Essex, especially those who’ve invested in high-quality furniture from stores like Lenleys, come to me with the same concern:“My leather...

Leather Furniture Recolouring: How The Leather Expert Can Modernise Your Home or Business

by justinormerod | 14 March 2025 | leather recolouring advice | 0 Comments

"Wait… YOU’RE TELLING ME THIS IS THE SAME CHAIR? " That’s the reaction we get every time we complete a leather furniture recolouring transformation. Whether it's a well-loved sofa in a family home or luxury seating in a corporate office, our expert recolouring...

Leather Furniture Dyeing Services: Transform Your Furniture with The Leather Expert

by justinormerod | 14 March 2025 | leather recolouring advice | 0 Comments

Leather furniture is an investment, bringing elegance and comfort to any space. However, over time, exposure to sunlight, wear and tear, and everyday use can cause fading, discolouration, and an outdated appearance. If your leather sofa, chairs, or other furnishings...

The Importance of Maintaining Leather Furniture, New and Old

by Jon Beland | 16 January 2025 | Leather Expert Advice, leather protection tips | 0 Comments

Maintaining leather doesn’t have to be challenging. Check out these easy care tips for your furniture.

Save Your Sofa! Hire a Leather Couch Cleaner Today

by Jon Beland | 10 December 2024 | leather cleaning tips | 0 Comments

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...

The Ultimate Guide: Can Leather Be Repaired Easily?

by Jon Beland | 9 December 2024 | leather repair advice | 0 Comments

One of the most common questions I receive at The Leather Expert is: Can leather be repaired? The answer is almost always yes! Many people wonder, can leather be repaired after it’s scratched, torn, or faded? The good news is, it often can! Whether your leather...

Leather Cleaning & Care Plan

by Jon Beland | 27 April 2023 | leather cleaning tips | 0 Comments

The leather expert provides leather cleaning services to extend the life of your leather Leather furniture can last for many years with proper leather cleaning, care and maintenance. However, over time leather can become worn, cracked, faded, or stained. The Leather...

LEATHER STITCHING REPAIRS

by Jon Beland | 6 February 2023 | leather stitching advice | 0 Comments

As leather sofas and leather chairs get older, stitching can be prone to come adrift on high-wearing areas such as leather seats. Where the stitching is under tension and the leather stretches, it force's the seam on the leather cushion to burst open. Where the...

Leather colour loss

by Jon Beland | 6 February 2023 | leather recolouring advice | 0 Comments

The images show a very common problem that occurs with leather upholstery. The area where your head is positioned can cause the leather's top surface of colour & sealant to peel. This colour loss or leather breakdown is due to the natural oils in the skin...

How to diagnose leather sofa problems?

Aug 9, 2022 | Leather Expert Advice | 0 Comments

As mobile upholsterers we specialise in the repair of leather sofa problems using the most advanced products in the industry. The leather Expert is a specialist in furniture restoration of worn, tired, cracked and even torn leather upholstery. Leather sofas and chairs...

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