Ecoskin is a universal material used in the manufacture of haberdashery goods, clothing, shoes, furniture and car covers. The material is made by applying a porous polyurethane film on a cotton base. The elastic film is absolutely non-toxic, safe, breathable, but its service life cannot be called long.
Content
- About ecoskin repair
- How to restore eco-leather
- Methods and materials
- What to look for when self-repairing and choosing materials
- How to restore eco leather on the couch
- How not to spoil the sofa completely
- A little bit about the choice of materials for repair
- Precautions During Repair
About ecoskin repair
There are several ways to repair a leatherette product. To mask shallow scratches and minor scuffs help spray paints and funds for shoes.
Starting to update the material, prepare the paint for the fabric in cans, warm water, a foam sponge, dishwashing detergent and orange peel.
How to restore eco-leather
Gloves, purses, business card holders that have lost their luster and color saturation are wiped with a fresh orange peel. But keep in mind that the product will fade again in just a week. Greasy stains remove detergents perfectly. Put a little liquid on a damp sponge and wipe it with the contaminated area.
The gel can be washed off immediately or left for several hours. Gasoline or turpentine helps to deal with stubborn stains. Professional paints for artificial and genuine leather perfectly renew color. The coloring pigment literally penetrates the structure of the fabric.
The main advantage of this method is a rich color palette: from neutral colors to acidic shades. As a finishing layer, transparent varnish is used. Aerosols paint over areas with showered paint, fill in small scratches and level the surface. The product should be applied in the thinnest layer: a large amount of paint is the main reason for the formation of smudges and cracking of the freshly painted area.
Important! Spray paints should be sprayed at a distance of 20-30 cm.
An alternative to aerosols and professional paints is liquid skin. The composition of the product includes an adhesive base, dyes and rubber resin.
Liquid skin creates a so-called leather texture on the surface. Ideal at first glance, the material has its drawbacks. For example, it is only suitable for filling scratches, cuts and punctures. A large gap can not be sealed.
Difficulties arise when choosing the right shade. Rare colors are obtained only by mixing basic tones. During operation, you must strictly follow the instructions and not neglect the basic laws of color. Pick up an unusual color palette with a predominance of golden and silver shades is unlikely to succeed.
Manufacturers offer only classic colors: black, white, red, green, blue, yellow, brown, gray. Liquid skin recreates both glossy and matte textures.
What to look for when self-repairing and choosing materials
The main thing in restoring eco-leather is to recreate a relief pattern. A small area (not more than 1 cm 2) is better to paint over with a brush. The surface is pre-degreased for better adhesion of eco-leather with polymer material. The puncture, cut, scratch place is cleaned of protruding tissue fibers and glued with gauze from the inside.
This method is only suitable for perfectly smooth surfaces. An ordinary napkin, on which liquid skin is applied, will help to recreate the relief. The napkin must be applied to the whole area with a clearly embossed pattern, and then dried for ten hours. Such a blank will serve as a template for creating natural bumps.
The cloth should be applied only after applying two layers. You can get a print using a piece of genuine or artificial leather, which is cut off from old shoes or gloves.
Attention! Never apply liquid skin in a thick layer.
How to restore eco leather on the couch
Leather furniture looks impressive and stylish. People increasingly refuse to buy expensive sofas and armchairs upholstered in genuine leather, due to the high cost and ethical principles. Eco-leather has become an inexpensive alternative, which outwardly practically does not differ from genuine leather, and even surpasses it in some respects.
The best material for the restoration and restoration of ecological skin is considered to be liquid skin. Polymer material fills cracks, cuts, teeth and claw marks.
- the surface is leveled, filaments and fibers are removed;
- the edges of the cut or hole are neatly stitched or glued from the inside;
- eco-leather is wiped with a liquid detergent and dried;
- the desired shade is selected by mixing several basic colors;
- liquid skin is applied with an art brush or foam rubber;
- the repaired sofa is left to dry for a day.
Attention! You can remove smudges and smooth out layers using the student’s ruler or ordinary plastic card.
How not to spoil the sofa completely
If scuffs and damage occupy a large area, then the furniture can not be restored. It is also unlikely that it will be possible to restore the former appearance to the sofa, upholstered in eco-leather of an exotic color (light green, turquoise, coral, terracotta, lilac). At home, you can’t recreate a complex and ornate pattern with a napkin or a piece of old skin.
A little bit about the choice of materials for repair
The leader among manufacturers of restoration pastes is the French company Saphir. Revitalizing cream prolongs the life of damaged, worn and discolored products. The product is suitable for smooth surfaces, when applied it creates a durable and flexible layer that repels water. Saphir does not stain clothes and dries quickly.
When working with liquid skin, wear plastic gloves on your hands. Such gloves are used by craftsmen during hair coloring. Rubber products are not suitable.
