Inspection                                              By studying the colour pigments and finishes used in the

    Pre-cleaning                                          manufacture of finished hide, we are able to colour

    Dismantling (where necessary)             match to the present  colour of the existing hide using

    Stripping (cleaning back)                      our comprehensive range of colours, dyes and finishes.

    Welding (tears, burns, etc.)                    

    Re-graining (filled areas)                       An added bonus is that, as upholsterers, we can replace

    Filling (colour matched fillers)              panels where they are beyond restoration.

    Priming

    Colouring (to match existing)                Re-upholstery or re-covering of  furniture can be done

    Antiquing (where required)                     using pre-coloured commercial hide. However, by

    Finishing (durable clear final coat)        using 'Russet' (natural) hides, we are also able to 

    Re-assembly                                            accommodate requests for extreme colour variations,

   Quality control inspection                      covering thousands of potential shades.

Close inspection of mature leather furniture will clearly show that all areas (panels) are not the same shade. This can be due to exposure to sunlight, heat sources or wear. There may be up to twenty or thirty slight minor shade variations on the same piece of furniture.

Hence, when replacing arm or seat panels, we colour match to the removed panel colour so that it blends in appropriately with the remainder.

We are rarely able to carry out more than the most minor scratch repair or biro mark removal on-site, as some of the restoration processes require up to 12 hours drying time, before the next coat can be applied.

Up to eight sprayed applications can frequently be required to achieve the finished result.

Question:- So what can I do myself to save money and look after my furniture?

Answer:- Go to the DIY page, where you can read our DIY leaflet.