How to fit a desk leather 1

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How to fit a desk leather 1

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deskleathers

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@mrbillhicks 5 жыл бұрын

I used a bit of flock wallpaper on mine, came up a treat and saved me a small fortune..

@margonat1 5 жыл бұрын

What brand of the wallpaper paste would you recommend? Thank you

@VaniZo-jm2tl 2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing this. I found a Davonport desk at an estate sale and the leather is crumbling. Do you sell these leather pieces?

@deskleathers 2 ай бұрын

You can contact Deskleathers.com via their site or call 01562 701020. They specialise in leathers for antique desks and in particular, writing slopes

@painters19533 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely job, you make it look easy!

@johnhubbard4720 5 жыл бұрын

So long as you have a quality leather to fit, it's very easy to get a first class job in a very short time with very little effort. www.deskleathers.com

@pamstricklind124 7 жыл бұрын

where do you buy the leather at?

@TT-wz7re Жыл бұрын

Where do you find the leather from to replace.

@mmpoggs2033 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, wallpaper paste is the best glue?

@johnhubbard4720 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the best, no question. You don't have to rush, and if you get it wrong just lift the leather up and try again. Some recommend PVA but this can dry it you're a bit slow, particularly on large leathers, and is unforgiving if you try and lift it. It's also a nightmare to remove the leather next time it needs replacing and I hope t goes without saying, should never be used on antique furniture! Wallpaper paste is perfect!

@mmpoggs2033 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, I will start Friday :-)

@mmpoggs2033 7 жыл бұрын

Hi John, should I do anything to the surround on the wood surrounding the leather before I take the old one off. It has been rubbed to the bare wood in use. I am not confidant to do this but I can gentle sand and apply stain and wax? the desk is meant to be like a dark cherry oak colour but the person who has it has worn the colour off to a light sand. Should I just give it a wax all over? Stained wax or neutral?

@johnhubbard4720 7 жыл бұрын

Hi. It's not necessary but it wouldn't do any harm. Wax is okay, but you may find it better, or longer lasting if you apply a little button polish or french polish to seal it before you wax all over. I can't comment on the colour without actually seeing it, but if you just wet the area that hasn't got any polish left, it will give you a good idea of what it will look like when you wipe some button polish over it. Hope that helps. John

@oldproji 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I'm in need of a skiver size 18.5 x 10.5 finished. Your website isn't showing me any images or tooling. Can you give me a price for just one off please? I am restoring an old davenport desk that someone gave to me, so I am a novice when it comes to replacing skivers like this, though a competent DIYer. Thanks.