LEATHER FURNITURE RESTORATION – A DIY GUIDE

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LEATHER FURNITURE RESTORATION

• A DIY GUIDE

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It is possible to restore leather furniture
yourself. Whether you have peeling, tears, stains
or fading, you can try the following solutions in
your home.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO REPAIR?
It is important to note down the damage on your
leather furniture before you can begin to restore
it. Check if your furniture has started to pill?
Do your furniture has scratch and stains? Has
your furniture faded from years of use?
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WHAT COLOUR IS MY LEATHER FURNITURE?
Knowing exactly what colour your leather
furniture is, can save you and your bank account
a lot in the long run. There are plenty shades of
same color in leather furniture. This will help
you while getting a leather patch for your
furniture.
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HOW MUCH AM I WILLING TO SPEND?
You dont have to spend a fortune on leather
repair. However, if you want a quality leather
restoration, you have to ensure you are buying
quality products and service.
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STAIN REMOVAL

• Oil stains such as those caused by food, can be
  removed with corn starch.
• Water stains can be removed by being carefully
  rubbed with warm water.
• Urine stains, such as those caused by pets, can
  be cleaned using a urine stain cleanser and a
  leather conditioner.

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COSMETIC REPAIRS

• Clean and trim the affected area before beginning
  the repair.
• Insert the backing piece into the teared area.
• Apply the leather repair mixture to the crack
  several times and allow to dry completely.

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COLOUR FADING

• To restore faded leather, a special conditioner
  can be used to bring the colour back into your
  furniture.
• These conditioners are very specific in
  protecting your furniture and bringing colour
  back into it.
• If you dont have the correct colour, you can
  spray it to match the rest of your furniture.

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