Learn how to really clean leather and repair...

Burns, Holes, Gouges, Scratches, Surface Cracks, Splits, Peels, Marker Pen, Nail Varnish, Lipstick, Biro etc

This can be a very profitable business for you!

The leather upholstery market has grown rapidly over the last few years and is showing little sign of slowing down. It is a product that has an aura about it and is considered to be a high value purchase.

There have also been a number of myths spoken about leather over the years such as, it is an easy maintenance product, does not require cleaning, and is tough and resilient.

The reality is quite different, if a leather suite is going to stay in good condition and last for many years of use, it generaly requires as much, if not more attention than a fabric suite.

Heat and sunlight can dry and harden leather causing it to crack. Soiling build up especialy body oils can break down the surface finish and be absorbed into the leather. Scratches and surface damage can also lead to contaminants being absorbed. 

Leather upholstery should be vacuumed regularly, cleaned with a mild leather cleaning solution at least twice a year, but as often as six if heavily used. After cleaning a good quatity protector designed for each specific leather type should be applied.

Even when upholstery is maintained correctly accidents can happen and it is recommended that corrective action should be taken to repair any damage as soon as  it occurs in order to prevent the problem from escalating, becoming more difficult and  to stop further probems developing.

Professional care and maintenance of leather upholstery requires the development of specilist knowledge, skills and products. 

You can now offer technical advice and product information to Manufacturers, Retailers, Upholsterers, Other Cleaning Companies, Vehicle Retailers and Restorers covering all aspects of the care, repair and maintenance of upholstered leather surfaces and coverings.

The training is based around the Fenice leather products.  Fenice are an Italian company who have been designing and manufacturing leather tanning and finishing products for over 30 years, supplying the tanning, shoe, clothing and furniture industry worldwide.

They have an excellent range of repair and refinishing products based on those used in the tannery, modified to enable them to be used to produce high performance, effective repairs of damaged or worn leather upholstery.

Training is normally carried out in two stages, but can be tailored to individual requirements depending on previous knowledge and experience.

Stage1: A one-day Leather Recognition and Maintenance Course covering:

How leather is made, the tannery and finishing processes.

Identification of the different types of leather and the finishes applied to them.

Pre-inspection and identifying potential problems.

Dealing with customers and customer expectations.

Cleaning and stain removal.

Conditioning creams and protectors.

Stage2: A two-day Leather Repair Course dealing with problems beyond the scope of cleaning. This course is mostly hands on to allow each delegate as much time as possible to practice and develop the skills required to carry out repairs to scuffs, scratches, cuts, holes, and burns. Including: 

An introduction to the theory and practical skills required.

Assessing damage and dealing with customer expectations.

Equipment and products used to repair leather.

How to mix and match colours.

Colour application techniques.

Hands on practice, finishing with the production of a repaired sample swatch.

Training notes and a Fenice Leather Guide are supplied with each of the courses and a number of training aids, Fenice products and starter kits are available for purchase on the day.

The One-Day Advanced Leather Cleaning is on 3rd March 2008

The Two-Day Adavnced Leather Repair Schools is on 4&5th March 2008

Book the two schools together (3-day) and save money.

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