Caring for Leather Furniture

1. Avoid seemingly harmless cleaners such as oil soap; it will stain and darken the glitter leather . Don’t use soap or detergent, no matter how mild. We can use mild soap on our skin because our skin is still alive and will replace the oils that soap washes off, but a leather sofa doesn’t have that ability. It will eventually become brittle, dry and damaged. Why not wash with soap and then apply oil? Because the oil will stain the leather. And mild soap, though gentle on dish washing hands, not only will remove the dirt but just might remove the color on the leather as well. Saddle soap may be good for that catcher’s mitt, but keep it away from leather furniture.

3.Avoid placing leather furniture in direct sunlight. Virtually nothing is safe for long in the light and heat of the sun. Avoid extreme temperatures that would cause leather to dry and crack. If you’re too cold or too hot in a room, so is the leather. Don’t place leather next to air conditioners or radiators.

4.Blot spills quickly using clean terry cloth towels or paper towels. If you spill grease or oil, use talcum powder or baking powder to help absorb it. There are also leather-furniture cleaners that would work, available from upper-end furniture stores and from some manufacturers of leather furniture.

5.If leather furniture is brand new, protect it right off the bat with a professionally applied leather protector. There are also products available for do-it-yourselfers on the after-market. If the furniture is older, have it cleaned professionally and apply the leather protector. Keep the furniture free of dust and occasionally wipe it with a barely damp cloth.

Buying Leather FurnitureⅡ

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1.Look for leather upholstery with zippered seat cushions. While the leather can last decades, the seat cushion may not and you'll want easy access to get it refilled.

2.Leather takes on the temperature of your body within 12 seconds, so the notion that leather is cold is a misconception.

3. A leather sofa has to suit your lifestyle first. Is it going to work for the way you're going to use it? What room will it go in? If it's a busy space that gets a lot of wear and tear, go with a little heavier finish and protection so that you can just wipe up a stain.

4. When considering price, remember that a leather sofa will last at least as long as three fabric sofas.

5. Avoid a leather-vinyl combination. While the two materials might look good together, leather will always outlast the vinyl.

How to Paint Faux LeatherⅢ

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1 Trace a design onto the surface. Use a pencil to lightly trace your desired design onto the leather. Do not press too hard, as this will indent the leather. The paint is also semi-transparent, so any bold lines beneath the paint may show through.

2 Fill in the design. Using a paintbrush, fill in your design with the desired colors.Try to avoid creating thick layers of paint. A thick layer of paint will be more likely to crack over time. If your design has multiple colors, let each color dry before moving on to the next to avoid smudging the paint.Be sure to clean your brushes each time you select a new paint color to work with. Keep a small cup of water next to your workstation. Dip the paintbrush in the water before placing it into another color.

3 Clean up mistakes with acetone. If you make a mistake while painting, use a small amount of acetone on a cotton ball or cotton swab to gently lift away the paint. Once the paint is successfully removed and the area has dried, you can continue painting.

4 Let it dry. When you have finished painting your design, put it aside and let it air dry. The item should be secured in a safe place where it won’t be damaged or disturbed. The paint should dry within 15 to 20 minutes.

How to Paint Faux LeatherⅡ

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1 Clean the faux leather. Use a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to remove dust, dirt, grease, and wax from the faux leather. Dampen a cotton ball and wipe the entire surface of the material. A clean surface, free from dirt and grease, will allow the paint to strongly adhere to the faux leather.

2Use a paint palette. Prepare a paint palette so you can easily and efficiently access your desired paint colors as you work. You can buy a wooden or plastic artist’s palette at an arts and crafts store, or you can use a sheet of aluminum foil, a newspaper, or a magazine to house your paint.

3 Mix a small amount of acetone to your acrylic paint. Squeeze your desired paint colors onto your paint palette and add a few drops of acetone to the paint if you are working with acrylics. The acetone will thin the paint, making it smooth and easier to work with. Gently mix the paint and the acetone together with a small paintbrush. Be sure to only add a few drops or up to a teaspoon of acetone to your paint so that the paint does not become too watery.

4 Apply a base coat for large surfaces. If you are painting a large surface in a uniform color, you will want to apply an even base coat of paint to the surface. Use the paint you selected for your project and apply it to the surface. This is ideal if you are working with furniture or clothing.

5 Apply paint to one side of a sponge. Lightly press the sponge into the paint from your paint palette. Use long, vertical strokes to distribute the paint across the faux leather surface. Acrylic paint can dry rapidly, so you will need to work quickly if you are working with this medium. Focus on creating long strokes when painting a large surface to avoid creating streaks. If you are working on upholstery, plan to paint only one side at a time.

6 Allow the paint to dry. Before adding additional coats, the paint will need to dry completely. Place the item in a safe place where it won’t be disturbed, damaged, or moved. Wait for about 15 to 20 minutes for the coat to dry completely.

7 Enhance the color with additional layers of paint. After the first coat of paint has thoroughly dried, add another layer of paint to enhance the brightness and saturation of the color. As you add additional layers, be sure that the previous coat is dry before you apply another coating of paint.

The Principles and Maintain of PU Leather

As technology advances and leather industry, wholesale leather hides and leather products in large numbers. Consumers in the purchase process PU leather products, there have been two extreme direction, some people increasingly prefer PU leather products, as fashion models, affordable price. Another part of people complained PU leather products is short life, is not suitable for purchase.

First, what is the PU leather?

To know how to use and care, we must first know what the principles of PU leather production.

PU polyurethane is the English abbreviation of the chemical name "PU." PU leather is a kind of polyurethane resin impregnated, coated on the cloth, after the surface coating, a similar series of embossed leather product obtained after the treatment.

PU leather is now widely used to make bags, clothes, shoes, balls, gloves, car seats, furniture and packaging of various products, because of their wide range of applications, is the traditional natural leather insatiable.

1. According surface characteristics:

(1) Plain paper pattern surface: such as Napa, open edge bead or patent leather. Such leather surface should avoid being hit hard objects. Cleaning is relatively simple, wipe with a damp cloth.

(2) Nubuck,goat suede leather bar surface: As the surface is polished or other textured surface, similar to such products with leather suede leather, surface stain less performance, so pay special attention to wear place . If you need to clean with a damp cloth or soft brush to gently wipe.

(3) Crazy Horse, Brush and other surface: This type of leather due to the special surface, with not wearing light-colored clothing, otherwise it will be contaminated.

To be continued