ANTIQUE CARE
How to care for your leather furniture
Antique Grain (two-tone) is a leather to which a special surface has been applied to mimic the unique ‘WORN' appearance of more traditional leathers. This is achieved by a top coat which is applied unevenly, or rubbed off, to reveal a paler colour underneath. There will be natural marks and some shade variation and this type of leather will age more over time.
Dust on a regular basis with a clean cloth and vacuum with a soft brush.
If you stain your furniture use a clean damp cloth straight away and dab off any excess. Do not rub. Do not use too much water, as water can stain the leather.
If you use a recommended antique leather cleaning product always pay attention to the instructions and test it on an area that is not in the eye and out of sight.
A recommended antique grain protection cream can be applied to offer more protection against staining and scratching but this may alter the colour of the leather. When applying cream or balm always read the instructions before use.
ANILINE CARE
How to care for your leather furniture
Aniline leather is the most natural looking leather with the unique surface characteristics of the animal hide remaining visible. This is a leather that has no additional pigmentation and either has no protection, or there may be a light transparent finish. As such, a degree of natural marks and shade variation should be expected.
Dust on a regular basis with a clean cloth and vacuum with a soft brush.
If you stain your furniture use a damp cloth to immediately dab off any excess. Do not rub. Do not use too much water, as water will stain the leather.
If you use a recommended aniline leather-cleaning product always read the instructions and test it on an area that is not in the eye and is out of sight.
A recommended aniline leather protection cream or balm can be applied to offer more protection against staining and scratching but this may alter the colour of the leather. When applying creams and balms, always read the instructions before use.
SEMI ANILINE CARE
How to care for your leather furniture
Semi-Aniline is a natural looking leather with some of the unique surface characteristics of the animal hide remaining visible. This type of leather may contain a small amount of pigment in the surface coating. This will give some degree of extra protection but some shade variation should be expected.
Dust on a regular basis with a clean cloth and vacuum with a soft brush.
If you spill something on your furniture, use a damp cloth to immediately dab off any excess. Do not rub. Do not use excess water, as water will stain the leather.
A warm damp cloth and a very mild soap solution can be used to remove every-day grime and dirt. Do not rub too hard, because the top surface can be removed by over rubbing.
If you use a recommended semi-aniline leather-cleaning product, always read the instructions and test on an area that is not in the eye and is out of the way.
A recommended semi-aniline leather protection cream can be applied to offer more protection against staining and scratching but this may alter the colour of the leather. When applying creams and balms always read the instructions before use.
PIGMENTED LEATHER CARE
How to care for your leather furniture
Pigmented Leather has a thicker surface coating to enhance durability. A polymer finish that contains pigments provides the durability. With modern technology, the coating can be embossed, printed or plain.
There are different types of pigmented leather:
Full grain pigmented leather:
The original leather surface is left intact before applying the surface coating.
Corrected grain - pigmented leather:
The original leather surface is lightly abraded to remove imperfections before the surface coating is applied.
Finished split leather:
- The middle or lower section of the hide is covered with a polymer coating and embossed to mimic the grain of the leather. This is usually only used in a low stress area. The finish that has been applied will offer protection.
- Dust on a regular basis with a clean cloth and vacuum with a soft brush.
- If you spill something on your furniture, use a damp cloth and dab of any excess. Do not rub. Do not use excess water, as water will stain the leather.
- A warm damp cloth and a very mild soap solution can be used to remove everyday grime and dirt.
- If you use a recommended pigmented leather cleaning product always read the instructions and test it on an area that is not in the eye and out of sight.
- A recommended pigmented leather protection cream, or balm can be applied to offer more protection against staining and scratching but this may alter the colour of the leather. When applying cream or balm always read the instructions before use.
PULL-UP WAX AND OIL FINISH LEATHER
- How to care for your leather furniture
- Pull-up leather (also known as waxy or oily pull-up) has a natural worn look which will lighten in colour when stretched. This leather is natural leather that may have some natural marks and shade variation. This type of leather will age and appear more ‘lived in' with use.
- Dust on a regular basis with a clean cloth and vacuum with a soft brush.
- If you spill something on your furniture use a dry cloth to immediately dab of any excess. Do not rub.
- Gently warming and rubbing with a soft cloth to redistribute the oils in the leather can remove some superficial scratches.
If you use a recommended cleaning or re oiling product to offer more protection, this may alter the colour of the leather. When applying recommended products always read instructions before use.