Leather Repair & Reupholstery
in Ballymena
Leather sofas, chairs and commercial seating — repaired, recoloured or fully re-covered in premium hides.
Leather furniture ages in a particular way. The grain softens, the colour deepens, and on a good hide that's a feature, not a flaw. But sun damage, dryness, cracking and surface wear all need addressing before they become unrecoverable. We handle leather work at every level — localised repair on a single panel, full recolouring across a whole piece, or complete re-cover in new hide.
Commercial leather (booths, banquettes, office seating) gets a particular hammering. Same treatment as domestic, just on a different scale and with hides chosen for higher rub-resistance.
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What’s included
- Crack and tear repair, blended to match
- Surface recolouring across panels or whole pieces
- Removal and replacement of single panels
- Full reupholstery in new hide
- Conditioning to slow further drying
- Advice on care to maintain results
Common issues we fix
- Surface cracking, especially on seat cushions
- Sun-faded panels (one side bleached lighter)
- Pet scratches and small punctures
- Worn or polished-shiny seat surface
- Faded colour overall
- Loss of leather on heavily used contact areas
Materials we work with
- Italian and British full-grain hides
- Aniline and semi-aniline finishes
- Pigmented leathers for high-use commercial seating
- Colour-matching pigments and dyes
- Leather conditioners and protectants
From photo to finished piece
- 01
Photos and assessment
Photos of the whole piece plus close-ups of the damaged areas. Tell us roughly how old the piece is.
- 02
Repair vs. recover decision
Sometimes a panel repair is the right call; sometimes the whole piece needs new hide. We'll be straight about which is which.
- 03
Workshop work
Localised repairs are usually a few days. Full re-covers take two to four weeks depending on the size of the piece.
- 04
Conditioning and care
We finish with a protective conditioning treatment and give you guidance on keeping the result.
We work with aniline, semi-aniline and pigmented leathers depending on what suits the piece and how it's used.
Leather Repair
questions
Common questions about this service. Can't see yours? Send us a WhatsApp message and we'll answer directly.
Can a cracked leather sofa be saved?
If the cracking is in the surface coating and the underlying leather is still supple, yes — surface repair and recolouring usually works well. If the leather itself has dried and split through, we'll likely recommend re-covering the affected panels in new hide.
Can you match the original leather colour?
Yes, in most cases. We mix pigments to match — and for surface recolouring across a whole piece, slight variation in original leather actually helps the result look natural rather than painted.
How long does leather recolouring last?
Properly done and conditioned, ten years or more on domestic furniture. Commercial seating is more demanding, but quality work still lasts five-plus years before any touch-up.
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