Repair leather sofa
Expert and manufacturer of leather repair products for sofas, armchairs, and furniture, our products are designed to allow anyone to bring their leather furniture back to life easily, without the need for a professional.
Whether your sofa has suffered from nicks, cracks, scratches, holes, or even tears, you will find here a range of innovative and easy-to-use products that guarantee a flawless restoration, restoring your leather furniture to its original elegance.
Repair your furniture yourself with confidence and achieve professional-grade results. Explore our full range today and give a second life to your leather furniture.
OUR LEATHER SOFA REPAIR PRODUCTS
LEATHER HEALER FOR SOFA
a unique and exclusive Sofolk product
Allows to reposition the raised leather parts without blisters (scratches), glues without leaving traces, and disappears into the grain of the leather.
Repairs a notch or an open snag by welding both edges
To make the tear or cut invisible, continue the operation by applying the repair paste and re-colouring.
LEATHER SOFA SOFTENER
To restore the leather of your sofa to its original softness
Can be used especially on leather that has become stiff and dry
How to Repair a Leather Sofa?
Many daily consequences accelerate the wear of your leather sofa and create immediate damage to its surface, depriving you of the comfort and aesthetics of a high-end sofa that you cherish. When you invest in a leather sofa, it becomes an essential character piece in your décor. A luxurious piece of furniture that does not go unnoticed and adds cachet to your room, but sometimes suffers damages that seem irreversible. However, and contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly possible to repair your leather sofa at home!
It is not only possible but also very simple to do. With a few easy manipulations and suitable products, you can repair your leather sofa effortlessly to make those new imperfections disappear. Torn, burnt, scratched, or cracked leathers will be nothing but a bad memory turned invisible, and Sofolk shares its expertise to guide you in this objective with quality, easy-to-use products.
To repair the leather of your sofa, here are the steps to follow:
Cleaning : Lightly sand the area to be repaired with fine sandpaper to prepare the surface.
Use our Sebum Cleaner to remove dirt and visible sebum stains, generally found on the armrests and backs.
Finally, degrease with acetone
Repair : Apply CicaCuir to significant cracks.
Apply a thin layer of RépaCuir to fill cracks and small fissures. Allow to dry completely.
Coloring : Apply leather dye in thin layers. Use a sponge or ideally a high-density foam roller for an even application.
Let each layer dry before applying the next. It is recommended to repaint the entire sofa for perfectly uniform color.
Protection : Apply several layers of Soyeux Varnish or Protective Wax to protect the dye and give a satin, glossy, or matte finish according to your preference.
Allow to dry completely.
Hydration : Use Sofolk's Nourishing Oil to hydrate the leather and maintain its suppleness. Apply a small amount and gently rub with a clean cloth.
These steps will allow you to restore the appearance and durability of your leather sofa. Our products are easy to use and come with a complete instruction manual which you can consult here: Leather Renovation Instructions.
Which products should you use to effectively repair your leather sofa?
First of all, it is important to understand that leather is a noble material that requires care, and therefore suitable products, to achieve an optimal result. For quality repair, Sofolk offers you two products to use depending on your situation:
The Sofolk Colorless Leather Sealant or "CICACUIR":
This product is a liquid leather that allows you to weld the edges of a snag, tear, scratch, or any other cut with a high-quality finish. Simply press the raised edges of the leather together and apply the product with its brush. The excess liquid leather will be absorbed by the leather grain, allowing for a trace-free repair.
Very easy to handle, it will be almost invisible if the leather is not too damaged or worn around. In any case, it ensures a clean and simple repair at home so you can enjoy an impeccable leather sofa again. Below, you will find an example of leather repair using our liquid leather.
The Sofolk Leather Repair Paste or "RÉPACUIR":
This product is a white or dark gray paste that allows for flawless repair, even on the most damaged surfaces: worn, cracked, torn, or holed leather, etc. In a practical tube format, you apply this product with a small flexible spatula to fill in missing material.
If the Leather Sealant does not seem suitable due to the damage to your sofa, the Repair Paste promises an equally easy-to-use product and stunning results. However, you will need to recolor your leather sofa to mask the paste once the repair is complete. This gives you a like-new appearance and allows you to enjoy the unparalleled aesthetics of your leather sofa again. Below, you will find an example of leather repair using our Repair Paste.
For a significant hole or tear in the leather, we also offer a kit below including the RépaCuir along with a piece of leather for backing.
If you have any doubts about which product in our range to use for your case, our teams are at your disposal by phone to guide you or design a 100% customized leather sofa repair kit with you. You can also ask your questions, with or without photos, at any time on our forum to get precise and tailored advice.
What should I do after repairing the Leather?
Whichever product you choose, a drying time must be respected to consolidate your repair. During this drying time, you should avoid rubbing or sitting on the repaired area to prevent further damage to your leather sofa. A temporary constraint that we invite you to follow by reading your product's usage advice to respect the required rest and enjoy a perfect and durable finish.
If you used our Leather Repair Paste as a repair product, you will necessarily have to recolor the leather to complete your work, as we mentioned above. An essential step to prevent the white paste from turning yellow over time, at the risk of making your leather sofa unsightly. To avoid this, you can consult our complete range of colors on our website or send us a sample of your leather sofa for custom pigmentation.
If you opted for our Leather Sealant or your repair is well finished, we advise you to obtain suitable products to preserve your leather and keep your sofa in remarkable condition over the years. Indeed, regular care for your leather sofa allows you to enjoy it for a long time and minimize the risk of new damage. Again, you can contact our teams or find various products or kits for this purpose on our website.
Tip: instead of buying the products individually, our repair or renovation kits for leather sofas are perfectly suited to your needs at an advantageous price. An opportunity to offer the best care to your leather sofa with ease.
Why choose Sofolk products to repair your leather sofa?
Sofolk, a leather specialist, puts its over thirty years of expertise at your service to repair your leather sofa. With quality products designed in the same logic and in the same color as the repaired product, you are sure to get a perfect result. Our products are perfectly adapted to all types of leather for an identical finish: cow, cowhide, sheep, goat, lamb, pig, and suede. Sofolk products also work on many other materials such as faux leather or plastic, for example. They are also manufactured in France for unparalleled quality craftsmanship and care that enhances your leather sofa daily.
The products we design at Sofolk have also been thought to be very easy to use. We believe that repairing a leather sofa is within everyone's reach and can be perfectly done at home. That is why we strive to offer you effective and simple products to accompany you in the best possible way. Equipped with our Sofolk products, you benefit from our expertise and can restore your leather sofa easily, without the costly intervention of professionals.
In addition to exceptional products, Sofolk is a reliable service that guides you in the repair of your leather sofa. With telephone assistance, a forum, but also many informative pages and tutorials, we put our expertise at your service to give your sofa the best care. Leather will no longer hold any secrets for you, and you will enjoy this central piece of your living room again.
More than a value, the production of our products in Bordeaux offers you the possibility of fast delivery throughout France. An important detail for us and very convenient for you. Indeed, you organize yourself as you wish to repair your scratched, cracked, or holed leather sofa, with the assurance of receiving our products as soon as possible. An undeniable comfort for repairing your leather sofa at home, whenever you desire.
Recommended by several national magazines and verified customer reviews, you are sure to be satisfied with our products and Sofolk expertise. A quality commitment that we take to heart to continuously offer you the best possible service in repairing your leather sofa with suitable products and a team of professionals at your disposal. You will not regret trusting us to repair your leather sofa!
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