How to Repair Leather Lounge

Leather is a durable material and an expensive one too. It can easily give you a life of more than a decade, but at some point in time, it will start wearing down. However, you might counter some troubles in between, too, such as minor nicks, tears, or deep cuts.

Here is a quick guide to leather lounge repairs.

Cut a piece of sub patch
If the tear is deep and exposes the substrate under the leather, you will need a leather "sub patch" to fix it. If you do not have a designated leather patch, a piece of leather, vinyl, or any other strong mending fabric will do. Cut a piece of the size slightly larger than the hole, and round the corner for easy insertion. Insert the patch beneath the hole, ensuring that it completely covers the hole.

Glue the patch to the leather
After inserting, use a toothpick or earbud to apply leather or fabric glue to the underside of the leather, which is in contact with the patch. After applying the glue, press the leather onto the sub patch and pull the tear to its original shape.

Note: In the case of a minor nick, you can directly glue the torn ends of the surface and press them to their original shape. After applying the glue, apply weight to the area with a block of wood or heavy book for twenty to thirty minutes.

Clean the area
After the area has dried, clean it with a leather cleaner or 70% isopropyl alcohol. Cleaning is essential to ensure the surface bonds well with the leather filler.

Trim away loose fibers
Once you clean the surface, there might be a few fragments of leather fibers popping out. Use a small scissor or cutter to carefully trim them away.

Apply leather filler
If you notice any gap between the torn edges, spread a small amount of leather filler with the help of a palette knife. After application, use a paper towel to remove any excess filler. Once the filler has dried, dye the repaired area with a dye of the colour of the sofa.

Conclusion
Repairing a leather lounge is easy but cumbersome and time-consuming. Sofa Doctor offers affordable and sustainable leather lounge repairs that provide your sofa the original look and feel, along with increasing its longevity.
Location: Brisbane QLD, Australia

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Restore Furniture for Generations!

Image
Buying new furniture can be tempting and intimidating at the same time. On the one hand, you are bored with your outdated, creaky piece of wood, but on the other hand, your financial predicament does not allow you to purchase new furniture, which is an expensive business. However, there is a solution to this hurdle. Getting your furniture furnished can help you revamp the existing one, giving it an entirely new look and feel without spending bombs on getting new pieces. Let's dive into the benefits of opting for furniture restoration. Furniture Sorted For Generations If you have started frowning upon your existing furniture, restoring it could be a great idea. With furniture restoration, you can give your home a new look, along with repairing your deteriorating furniture. Restoring the furniture not only enables you to change the look and feel of your house but keeps the furniture intact and resistant to damage for years to come. Degrading Quality of Existing Furnitu...
Read more

Give a new look to your old furniture

Image
Do you have old furniture that is wearing down but you don't want to get rid of it? Nothing matches the look and feel of antique furniture, but after a few years of the rough usage, it tends to creak and shed wood. But, did you know you can replenish your existing furniture and give it an entirely new look without bothering to replace it? Let's dive into how wood furniture restoration can be of great help if you want to give your old furniture a new look. 1. New style with old furniture Your sofa might be fifteen years old, but that does not mean it cannot last more -- all it needs is some help from furniture restoration companies. You can get the same vintage design and look of your furniture by reconditioning the older furniture pieces. An old, outdated sofa might look unwelcoming, but a minor up-gradation can make it look the same way it used to be a few years back. Moreover, a vintage sofa acts as an excellent piece of home decor as well. 2. Less expensive ...
Read more

The Sofa Doctor - Furniture Repair Service

The Sofa Doctor, previously known as Brendan McKinna Upholstery was founded in 1990. Over the years, the brand Brendan McKinna Upholstery changed its name to the Sofa Doctor, but the craftsmen behind the business remained the same. The firm is 100% owner-operated, and for more than 30 years, the brand has continued to deliver excellent-quality services all the times. Qualities that make the Sofa Doctor the preferred choice Client satisfaction is the priority - At The Sofa Doctor, the client’s satisfaction is the number priority. The skilled and experienced craftsmen look after treasured furniture with the utmost care and attention to detail without damaging the furniture. Furniture manufacture - The craftsmen at the Sofa Doctor also manufacture customised furniture according to the client’s requirements. In-house interior consultants - At the Sofa Doctor, the in-house interior consultants are skilled in the art of enhancing the interior of living space to achieve a healthier ...
Read more