I have 2 leather couches that in desperate need of upholstering.
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Micci S on Oct 06, 2011That peeling layer may be the "real leather." You have to decide if the bones are worth saving. The cost of re-upholstery can be significant, but worth it if you plan to have it a long time.Helpful Reply
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Lin R on Oct 06, 2011You could have slipcovers made if you like that look.Helpful Reply
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Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs on Oct 06, 2011I agree with Micci, I would not reupholster a chair if it does not have great bones and history behind it.Helpful Reply
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Michael Swain on Oct 07, 2011...THANKS for the input! You all have me thinking.Helpful Reply
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Karin From B'ham on Jul 24, 2014I could not see the photos (they were very blurry on my computer), but if the problem is only on the cushions and not the base and back of the sofa, you could make or have made some fabric covers for the cushions for a "shabby chic" look. Be sure to salvage the zippers from the cushion covers you are replacing and re-use them! Good luck!!Helpful Reply
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Anny Palanzi on Sep 24, 2014What you have is a couch covered with 'bonded leather'. The surface of the couch is leather but it's like a veneer. When the leather wears thin, the bonded side of the cover shows. I had a couch like that. I was disappointed with myself for not picking up on it when I bought it used. But, there is a site that you can check out that shows how to paint vinyl. I'm thinking it may be possible to paint the couch. Why not?! If vinyl can be painted, why not leather? I found the site: Redoux Interiors.com.Helpful Reply
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Rose McDonald on Sep 28, 2014We must have bought our couches from the same store. Mine did exactly the same thing. I'm not paying anyone $800 to patch a couch cushion. I bought a yard of leather in the same color. then used the damaged cushion top as a template. Cut out a replacement, leaving about an inch all the way around. I turned under the extra inch to strengthen the stitching area. Then, using a curved upholstery needle, and starting from underneath the patch, I slip-stitched the new piece directly over the old at the seam. When I finished that I turned the cushion cover inside out and cut away the old leather. I saved it for future patching jobs. (I'm pretty sure I'll need it.) It just wasn't that hard to do, and I don't know how upholsterers justify the prices they charge.Helpful Reply
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Mimi Love on Nov 22, 2014If you bought them within the last 2 years or so, call the store's customer service and send them photos via email or message. The store will most likely be able to repair it at no cost. I had the same problem and the store came out and replaced the leather. It was actually made like a cushion cover and they just disassembled the furniture and put the new leather on. They said that once in awhile you just get some hides that are not strong. It's worth a try!Helpful Reply
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Chris McGinley on Nov 22, 2014It most likely is 'bonded leather' which is leather attached to something else. In any case I would call the store and raise a stink. They may very well replace it or repair it.Helpful Reply
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