What my leather sofa?
Many seem to agree that in terms of sofa, the "ultimate" is undoubtedly the leather. Noble material par excellence, robust if it is properly maintained, natural leather ... also has the advantage of agreeing with many styles, and also lends itself well to a contemporary interior design to a more traditional decor, classic or rustic. But it must be admitted, once we have decided to opt for leather, it is still necessary to choose the leather in question. Indeed, in leather, you can meet many of the terms of which it is sometimes difficult to grasp the meaning, if not exactly, at least the distinction between one another. Let us review the different types of leather:
The full-grain leather: full grain leather is all natural and retains its original grain. He suffered no specific treatment to denature in any manner whatsoever, only a light sanding is done. So the leather of the highest quality, most durable in time and it can keep its beauty for 20 years. The downside is that to just keep it as long as it is necessary to maintain it properly. The maintenance of full-grain leather can be quite laborious and should be done regularly. Your full-grain leather sofa does not pay to be put to the test: light sensitive, the slightest friction, sebum, sweat, not to mention of course of any task, we can not say that c ' is a material easy to live. So consider very carefully the use you want to make your couch before you start.
The corrected grain leather: leather flower corrected, or corrected, is undoubtedly a much easier maintenance, and fears in general much more resistant and does not fear the elements as much as the full-grain leather. Be aware that it will not look the same, nor the same feeling to the touch. The corrected grain leather, because of its treatment of sanding more pronounced and its varnished surface is both flexible and durable, resists stains, rub and light much better than the full-grain leather. The leather is easy going, that may even allow families with children and animals.
There are other types of leather such as leather embossed with the original grain of the skin have been preserved and even accentuated, pigmented leather, which has retained its flower but has been treated to protect it in a sustainable manner against the elements, leather or velvety nubuck, which, though a difficult interview, has an inimitable aspect peach skin and is very comfortable ...
The possibilities are so numerous in leather couch, and is probably best to accurately determine your needs and your availability to care for a piece of furniture as demanding, and to trust a professional who can advise you choose the most relevant.