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How to Repair a Tear in a Leather Sofa

If you're looking for to make a leather sofa repair, this guide will show you how to fix a tear in leather, but the same technique can also be used to make similar types of repairs in leather sofas. The same procedure applies to tears in all type of leather: furniture, car interior, clothes and all other leathers.

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How to repair a leather couch – and restore it to its best

Knowing how to repair a leather couch is essential if you own one and have a busy family home – and especially pets who might sneak on it occasionally. 

Due to its durability and longevity, leather is a firm favorite when it comes to upholstery. Leather also ages beautifully making it the perfect investment piece. A leather couch is always on trend and picking a neutral shade ensures it will always go with your scheme.

However, leather can be prone to damage – including scratches. We've asked the experts and collated their advice to ensure that you know how to keep your couch looking its absolute best. 

See: How to clean a leather sofa – so that it looks as good as new

How do you repair a damaged leather couch?

'Although leather is pretty tough, it can of course be cut, torn or punctured. This can obviously be upsetting as leather is a fairly expensive fabric, and replacing damaged covers might be a significant expense. Fortunately, that is very rarely necessary as cuts and tears can usually be repaired at home with a little care and the right tools.' says John Darling, founder of luxury upholsterers Darlings of Chelsea .

However, before you embark on repair projects, it's important to establish the condition of the leather and the age of the couch. 'Just like tire wear on a vehicle, leather furniture can get worn down and sometimes degraded beyond the point of repair.' says Jesse Johnstone, president of Fibrenew

So can leather upholstery be repaired? Yes, leather upholstery can be repaired. Read on to find out how.

How can I restore my faded leather couch to color?

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You can restore your faded leather couch by spot-touching specialist dyes and finishes, that are simply applied with a sponge and allowed to dry – it is very easy to do yourself, plus it's a lot more cost-effective than purchasing a new leather sofa.

Lesandre Holiday, CEO of Rub 'n' Restore says most touch-up projects 'only require a 2 to 8oz color  (US$16 to $48) and 2 to 4oz clear finish (US$8 to $14). All genuine leathers are candidates, even lesser quality corrected grain. The exceptions are nubuck and suede.'

However, when it comes to spot-touching, the main challenge is matching the color. Lesandre advises picking a company with a color matching service, and while this does add to the cost, it ensures that your touch-ups will be hardly noticeable. 

'We offer a service that requires sending a sample and may cost up to US$60 with an 8oz color minimum. '

How to soften old leather?

You can soften old leather by investing in a specialist conditioner – ideally one that contains lanolin – to keep the material supple. 

'To protect your leather, using a specialist conditioner from a quality care kit will help to clean and condition your product, reviving the sheen of the leather and preserving its soft suppleness. To prevent the leather losing its rich color or from becoming dry, apply this conditioner twice a year,' says Suzy McMahon, buying director Sofology .

There are several DIY methods that include using petroleum jelly or coconut oil, but these have been shown to have mixed results and may stain your couch. It is worth selecting a specific leather conditioner to ensure that the product is compatible with leather couches and will achieve your desired effect.

Can you fix a leather couch that is peeling?

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You can fix a peeling leather couch quite easily. However, genuine leather does not peel or flaking off. This is instead a clear indication that your couch is made of bonded or blended leather which is also known as faux leather. You can temporarily improve the look of your faux leather sofa with a filler and color but this will be a short term fix. It is worth considering replacing it with a genuine leather sofa which, while more expensive, will last a lot longer.

Genuine leather will crack rather than peel. 'This happens due to the desiccation of the fiber, as its natural oils evaporate,' says Lesandre Holiday. 'This causes the leather to shrink and stiffen and then become damaged with stress and use.' You can prevent this by using a conditioner which should be applied once or twice a year at most.

If it's already too late to prevent cracking, thankfully you can fix a cracked leather couch by using a filler. Rub 'n' Restore's water-based leather filler kit costs from $23 and is simply applied to cracks, then treated with a color to conceal them.  

How do you repair a rip in a leather sofa?

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You can repair a rip in a leather couch with super glue, a canvas or leather sub patch, some sandpaper and a sharp knife. You may also need some filler and a leather dye that matches your sofa. All of these items are available online or from DIY or home stores

'The basic process is to clean up the tear by carefully trimming it with a sharp blade, then place the patch underneath the tear and super glue both sides of the torn material to it, placing the edges of the tear together if possible so there is no gap,' says John Darling founder of luxury sofa manufacturer Darlings of Chelsea. 

'In many cases, this is sufficient and, with a high-quality patch and good super glue, will hold firmly for the lifetime of the sofa and be almost invisible.'

If the patch or join is still visible, then push heavy leather filler into the gap, building it up into thin layers. You can then color the filler and the patched area to make sure it blends in. 'As always, it is best to test any dye you use on an inconspicuous area first to make sure it matches,' advises John.

If the damage is severe then DIY repair may not be possible and you should consult a professional. 'An expert upholster can remove the ripped panel and replace it with one cut from matched leather,' advises Greg Miller, leather technician from Blenkinsop Leathers Ltd .

'How cost effective using a professional would be is doubtful, especially with a lower budget sofa. The most economic option might be to simply replace it, though of course not the most environmentally-friendly.'

How do you repair a split seam on a leather couch?

When it comes to repairing a split seam on a leather couch, in most cases it is best to leave this to the professionals. 

'Leather is thick and can be tough to stitch by hand. It requires special needles, threads, tools, and know-how in order to do it properly, have it match the rest of the couch, and ensure it holds up over time. ' says Jesse Johnstone, president of Fibrenew 'Professionals will be able to match the seam to the same pattern as the rest of the couch and make sure that it will hold together.'

How much does it cost to repair a leather couch?

The cost of repairing a leather sofa will depend on the extent of the damage. If you are looking to repair a small area of cracking or a single scratch on a DIY basis then it can cost as little as $20 for a patch repair kit. 

Be sure to fully research a product before committing as there are lots of budget options that can cause more damage than good. Magic Mender or Rub 'n' Restore both have lots of advice about finding the best DIY kit as well as offering personalized advice to help you with your specific problem. 

See: How to restore wood furniture – an expert guide

For larger repairs, it is worth consulting a professional but this does come at a price. Larger professional repairs can cost between $500 and $1,200 – and in some cases it will cost less to replace the piece rather than repair so be sure to get a selection of quotes before you decide on whether to repair or replace.  

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Over 300 leather colors to choose from for your sofa upholstery! Choose yours!

Before you start reupholstering the skin on an old sofa, you need to decide on the material. There are two main types of leather material - genuine leather and eco leather. In our section, both types are presented, from the whole variety of assortment you can choose your favorite shade and texture of the skin. If you want to save a little, you can opt for "eco-leather", this material is no worse than genuine leather, but its cost is 25% cheaper compared to genuine leather. In any case, we recommend placing an order with a design master who will deliver real samples of materials of various types of leather, and you will be able to choose on the spot how the future updated sofa or armchair will look like!

It is impossible to assess the nuances of work over the phone, so our specialists will definitely visit the client for measurements, material selection and consultation. We will tell you which materials are optimal in your case in terms of price and characteristics. For all work, an official contract with a fixed price is concluded. Then we start working on your project within the next 2-3 days. Sofa upholstery is carried out quickly and efficiently on special equipment and taking into account all the wishes of the client. We offer only reasonable prices for professional work, without overpayments and with an official guarantee.

Price for Upholstery with leather of various types of upholstered furniture:

You can reupholster a leather sofa with wooden or upholstered armrests in the company " Obivkin" . We offer one of the most economical rates in Moscow.

Furniture

II category (eco leather / leatherette)

Category III (genuine leather)

Armchair made of wood. mean

3850

4900

Armchair with soft bases.

4400

5600

Sofa 2-seater

7700

9800

Sofa 3-seater.

8800

11200

corner sofa

16500

21000

pouf

1100

1400

Stool

550

700

Chair with upholstered back

1100

1400

Sofa leather replacement process:

If you need to reupholster a sofa with leather , please contact us and we will perform turnkey work. We ourselves will pick up a soft set and take it to the workshop, as well as purchase the necessary materials.

The leather upholstery replacement process for sofa includes several basic steps:

Masters of the company "obivkin" evaluate the amount of work at the customer's home. Moreover, the new upholstery does not have to be similar to the old one. Don't forget that replacement of leather sofa upholstery - is also an opportunity to update the interior design, to revive its design. In any case, such a decision will cost less than buying new furniture. If you want to sheathe a sofa with leather, then more than 500 colors from manufacturers in Italy, China and Belarus are at your service.

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Upholstery of a leather sofa at home inexpensively.

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Workshop "Profremontmebeli" specializes in the replacement of upholstery of upholstered furniture of various types for home and office. One of the main activities is the upholstery of a leather sofa, which can be done in the workshop or at the customer's home.

Renewing the upholstery will help restore an attractive appearance to a cracked or worn piece of furniture, change boring colors, harmoniously fit an old sofa into a renovated interior.

Professional upholstery of leather sofas at home includes a designer's visit for a detailed consultation and inspection, drawing up a contract, as well as choosing a cover from the presented catalog. When selecting leather for the waist, it is necessary to take into account the scope and performance characteristics of the material: strength, wear resistance, softness, elasticity. For example, upholstery in dark colors with a smooth texture is more unpretentious in care, easy to clean and suitable for rooms of various purposes.

Carrying out the strapping at home will eliminate the need to transport the product, which will save money, effort and time. An integrated approach and modern equipment allow our craftsmen to perform high-quality stretching. Therefore, the sofa after the restoration will look elegant, neat and aesthetically pleasing.

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I ordered a kitchen sofa upholstery of an intricate and rather inconvenient configuration. I took up this at the insistence of family members - I myself would prefer to buy a new one. Now I see: no new one is needed, the master completed the upholstery in an exemplary way.

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Yes, we do. After the departure of the master, a contract for the provision of services is drawn up, and an invoice for payment for services (prepayment) is issued. After the completion of all works, an invoice for payment of services (balance) is issued, and a complete set of closing documents (act of completion, invoices, contracts) is provided.

First, a contract is concluded, which specifies the cost of work and materials. The advance payment is usually 50% of the order amount. This money primarily goes to the purchase of materials that will be used in the repair.

Yes, you can. Our masters make qualitatively any kinds of work on repair of upholstered furniture. You only need to leave a request, and we will return your furniture to its original appearance.

Yes, of course. You can independently purchase the material you need. In this case, the cost will be calculated a little differently. For more information, it is better to contact our consultant by phone +7 (495) 357-72-73.

Not at all. We will reupholster an individual element: pillows, armrests, backrests, etc.

Our main specialization is the repair of upholstered furniture, which includes upholstery, upholstery or restoration. We work with sofas of all types, armchairs, chairs, specialized upholstered furniture. We also do work on carriage screed, wall drapery, upholstery of modular systems, production of wall panels, repair of wooden furniture and restoration of paintwork.

We usually work from home. It is more convenient for both the client and us. In addition, you do not have to once again take out and bring in furniture for transportation. This will increase its service life. In some cases, we transport furniture to a workshop equipped with all the necessary tools and equipment. And after the work is completed, we return the furniture […]

Yes, of course. All work is carried out in accordance with the contract, which also indicates the warranty period - 365 calendar days.

Usually we repair furniture at home, however, it is possible to take it to the workshop. The terms of repair depend on the number of repaired items, complexity and size. Usually, the repair of the sofa takes from 1 to 2 weeks. Urgent orders are fulfilled on the same day.

Yes. We carry out travel outside the Moscow Ring Road at a distance of up to 80 km.

Yes, of course. The master measurer always brings with him a catalog of fabrics and leathers that we can offer you for replacement. The catalog contains several hundred samples of materials - you will definitely find the best option.

No. We will coordinate with you a suitable day and a convenient time for the visit of the master. On the appointed day at the appointed time, he will come to you.

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