Clean It Up
UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: PoleKing on August 26, 2013, 08:18:28 am
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Hi, I posted in 'general' but someone said 'carpets & upholstery' would be better...
I've got a brown leather sofa from Laura Ashley.
My boy has got some sweets or something stuck to it and we wiped it off with a baby wipe.
Rubbed a bit hard and rubbed a patch out of the dye.
Anyone know if I can get it fixed please? A re spray perhaps?!
Also could do with the fibres in the seats and back being agitated, I plump them up but it's 3 years old now and just not cutting the mustard...
Got a single seater fabric and a footstool that could do with a clean too if anyone can help please? Or know of someone that can?
Thanks in advance
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Patches on a dyed leather are sometimes quite tricky to fix. Can you post a photo so that we can help a bigmore
Cheers
Judyb
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It never works when I try, can I email someone who knows stuff a pic?
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Darren
Email me pic to nick@chem-safe.com and ill post it on this thread.
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You can email enquiries@lttsolutions.net fir advice on the leather.
Cheers
Judyb
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Darren’s picture
(http://i44.tinypic.com/xokrjn.jpg)
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Cheers Nick.
Anyone fancy fixing this for me please?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faded-Worn-Leather-Dye-Colour-Pigment-Restorer-Repair-Kit-Sofa-Chairs-Bags-/320877654154?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item4ab5cc708a
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I would be really careful using balms on this (despite what the description says). These are pigments and should not be used on Aniline style leathers as they will sit on the surface rather than sink in.
Have sent email Darren
Cheers
Jdyb
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The picture is a two tone pigmented leather, easy repair for somebody.
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Not really Paul. It could be a finished Aniline ( most if Laura Ashkey suites are)
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I agree with Paul does not look hard to me ???
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Judy, aniline does not have a mustard base coat with a mottled (sprayed) brown top coat, then finished with a gloss top coat ;D
110% pigmented guys, just send a swatch off to furniture clinic and they will send you the correct colour match pigments and top coats for it.
To make it a perfect repair you will need to spray finish it.
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Seems you don't know all about the different finishes then.
I am not getting once again embroiled in a slanging match Paul - seems you take great delight in this - all I ever try to do is help.
:( that all these posts end up the same way
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Paul you'd be better off sending it to Jackie at Buffalo!! :D It looks like a two tone to me problem with that is getting the vibrancy of the top coat.
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And at a good price!!
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Just had a look on the Laura Ashley website regards the leather sofa section and found this on the website. This may help Darren?
Phil
Guide to Leather Upholstery
Investing in a True Original
Genuine leather is natural and warm with truly individual characteristics. Laura Ashley only use high quality full and semi aniline leathers, many tanned using water based dyes or pigments and finished with natural substances such as beeswax. This allows the natural markings, scars, shade variation and beautiful characteristics of authentic leather to be enjoyed. All our leathers are a by-product of the food industry. In fact, all Laura Ashley leather upholstery is made to exacting quality standards and individually inspected before leaving the manufacturer.
Choose the Perfect Leather Option for You
We offer leathers to suit all tastes. Some of our leathers have extra character with distressed and wax finishes. These create more significant variances in texture and colour, with enhanced markings under the wax. Pull up*maybe evident, especially on waxed finishes and the crackle effect will vary for a truly individual look. Some of our leathers have had the surface texture removed and a finish applied, giving a more uniform appearance, although characteristics may still be visible. Several hides are used to cover a sofa so variation in colour and texture may occur between the different parts of a piece which will all create a sophisticated and unique effect.
Swatch Service
•To help you visualise how different leathers will work in your home, you can order up to four leather swatches by calling 0871 230 2301 (Calls may be recorded and/or monitored. Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or order in store quoting the product number and a description
•Swatches represent the leather design and colour. Delivered Product may differ due to normal variations in manufacturing. Swatches are not under tension, so if selected for upholstered products delivered items may adopt a slightly different texture and appearance.
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We are more than happy to supply the correct products and have absolutely no problem with the sheen of any top coats if required - I have stated this to Darren in our exchange of emails.
You get what you pay for Graeme
Paul please keep up to date with coatings - this is an aniline dyed leather with a tinted finish - checked it out today
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Laura Ashley seem to be using a wider variety of finishes these days so it is important to check that the correct finishes are used. If you are not sure what you have just send me a sample and I will be able to help you identify what they have used - we also have a large stock of sample leathers from many suppliers so may even have one in stock.
Hope this helps
Judyb
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Not True! you just pay more some places than others
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Not for the same products though
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We are more than happy to supply the correct products and have absolutely no problem with the sheen of any top coats if required - I have stated this to Darren in our exchange of emails.
You get what you pay for Graeme
Paul please keep up to date with coatings - this is an aniline dyed leather with a tinted finish - checked it out today
Im well up to date Judy thanks, and far ahead of you :D.
It is defo not an aniline but a pigmented leather ::)roll
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That'll be the day Paul ;D
It is an Aniline dyed leather with a tinted finish top coating
We are of course always happy to bring you up to date on these things - don't forget our free Discovery Days!!!
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Yeah Paul you ninny get that colour reader bought ;D
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They should have posted this in December.
Oh no it isnt :)
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Can both parties refrain from winding each other up we tend to leave that to Simon!
Friendly warning.
Shaun
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Thanks Shaun.
No intention to wind anyone up just trying to help with professional advice a usual
Cheers
Judyb
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Blimy this part of the forum is bitchy!
Thanks for the advice/help from everyone.
Purely in the interest if this (ahem) debate, I'll take the sample to an independent adjudicator and post the results.
Regards all, Darren
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Darren try the hard floor section some time this sides quite tame in comparison.
Ps try gliptone for independent advice he's really reasonable
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Hard floors
WHO METIONED HARD FLOORS >:(
:D
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Darren try the hard floor section some time this sides quite tame in comparison.
Ps try gliptone for independent advice he's really reasonable
I'm ok thanks.
If I wanted tension I'd talk to the wife ;D
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Its not tension he's just really rude in an old fashioned way - no double meanings at all
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Incase anyone cares, the sofa is
'Tinted finish on aniline'
Spoke to an indepedent guy yesterday.
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;D another ltt paid up member.
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;D another ltt paid up member.
Nope. I'm a window cleaner.
The fella who told me what it was has nothing to do with LTT (far as I'm aware) and from what I can see has nothing to do with this forum either.
Has no vested interest in taking sides on the matter.
Looks to me like you and Judy both put an opinion across on what I had.
You were incorrect (we all make mistakes)
I think you should man up and admit that on this occasion you didn't make the right call but Judy did.
Judy-all credit to you. I'll be buying some if your stuff. The guy that told me what was what (who I am sure is very good at his job) was quite expensive.
And I've got 2 kids so there's no telling the damage that could happen along the line and I'll have a bit of stuff left over to patch future marks.
Thanks for your help here guys.
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See what it looks like when its touched up