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How To Stain Wood

Jessica Barron 07 Oct 2020 0

A guide on how to stain wood Whether the surface of your table top has worn, the colour of your garden shed and decking has faded or you’re simply looking to change the colour of a wooden piece of furniture, a wood stain may be what you’re looking for. In this article we'll show you how to stain wood.As well as providing a beautiful colour to the wood, a Wood Stain will protect the surface from t...

Wood Oil Finish - Choosing the right oil

Ben Staerck 17 Sep 2020 0

In this blog post we aim to help you better understand what the different types of wood oils are and what one you should use for your project. We compare each oil in terms of look and feel when applied to wood, but also in terms of durability and application so you can determine what Wood Oil Finish is best for you.Comparison of the different Wood Oil Finishes available Danish OilBoiled Linseed ...

Restoring Colour To A Faded Leather Sofa

Jessica Barron 01 Mar 2019 0

Leather Sofa Restoration Leather sofas can often become faded due to age, wear or excess sunlight. In this blog post we will explore the correct procedures in leather sofa restoration. The way in which you will restore the colour of the leather will depend on the type of leather you’re working with.Before you start! Pour a drop of water onto an undamaged area of the leather sofa and rub it in wit...

Leather & Vinyl Complete Repair Kit

Jessica Barron 01 Feb 2019 0

After seeing the success of our Leather Repair and Touch Up saver bundle, we have combined the products to create the Complete Leather Repair Kit.The new Complete Leather Repair Kit contains everything you need to repair small tears, scuffs and scratches in all types of leather.Scuffs, scratches and small tears in a leather car seat or sofa can leave an unsightly area of damage on an otherwise per...

How To Restore The Leather Seats Of A Classic Car

Jessica Barron 01 Jan 2019 0

Do you dream of buying an iconic classic car and returning it to its former glory? Perhaps, you’ve already found your dream car and you’re ready to get the restoration started?As you’ll know, restoring a classic car is more than just mechanical and exterior cosmetic work. Wear and tear occur naturally on the upholstery and can dramatically diminish the overall appearance of the car, so it's import...

Customer Results: Restoring A White Leather Sofa

Jessica Barron 01 Dec 2018 0

We recently asked you to send us photographs of your damaged furniture for your chance to win all the products that you would need to restore it! Simple.Photos were sent to us Facebook and Twitter where we saw a range of problems including a tear in a Chesterfield arm chair, colour faded sofas and damaged leather car seats.After carefully assessing each photograph and listing the specialist produc...

Leather Sofas To Car Seats: Are Yours Protected

Jessica Barron 01 Nov 2018 0

We have everything you need to repair and restore your leather sofa and car seats but what if you could prevent them from becoming stained or damaged in the first place? Well, you can!What are the most common causes of staining to a leather sofa or car interior?Liquids: You’re relaxing at home or on a long drive when you spill your drink on your leather sofa or car seat! If the leather is at all p...

How To Avoid & Repair Cat Scratches On Your Leather Sofa

Jessica Barron 01 Oct 2018 0

Cat scratches to your new leather sofa or couch? It was inevitable!Cats will often scratch items to sharpen their claws or as a way of marking their territory. Here are our tips on how to avoid scratching and how to repair scratches on your leather sofa, if it ever does occur.Provide a scratching postIf your cat has got into the habit of sharpening their claws on your leather sofa, provide it with...

Top 5 Tips For Caring For Your Leather Furniture

Jessica Barron 01 Aug 2018 0

Here are our top five care tips to help you keep your leather items (such as leather furniture and leather car interiors) looking their best and make them last a lifetime.1. Protect leather from day oneWhenever we buy something new, we always want to keep it in perfect condition and the best place to start is with prevention. Many new sofas and cars will often come with a care kit which includes a...

Furniture Clinic Q&A: Answering Your Most Popular Questions

Jessica Barron 01 May 2018 0

Here at Furniture Clinic, we receive so many queries we thought it would be a good idea to map out some of them and exactly how to attempt the questions that recur the most. We have been running an ‘Ask Craig’ section for some time, in which our loyal and curious customers can contact Craig, our Technical & Training manager, in order to gain a direct answer to some of their problems and questions ...

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