How to Repair Peeling Bonded or Faux Leather, Why It Ain't Worth It & An Affordable Solution

[@RubnRestore]

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[@HowToCookThat]

great video, thanks for taking the time to come back and film a month later.

[@monkiram]

It's so exciting to see big KZbinrs commenting on the random video I'm watching haha :D I love your videos!

[@nataliev7070]

ann!!! 😱💜

[@chorusetcantus5109]

Thank you! The greatest joke (on us) is that this is merchandised as "ECO-leather", probably even more so in EU, when it'll disintegrate even without ever been used, often in a matter of months, forcing you to discard the entire item. So much for "green", "protecting the planet" and "environmentally friendly"! Real leather will last almost indefinitely, with proper care, and then if it does wear out, it is completely fully biodegradable, unlike this pathetic excuse for an invention.

[@prasadbathini2768]

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[@Bawkr]

I have babied mine, just noticed it separating from sitting on it... wow a little upset bought the thing brand new 6 years ago. I don't think I'll ever buy a $330 chair again.

[@ZephyrinSkies]

ikr? They also like labelling it as "vegan-leather", when in that case just get another material that isn't pretending to be leather.

[@aix83]

Greenwashing allowed by deregulation

[@malcolmrowe9003]

Living in UK (EU until recently). Never heard/seen it described as eco-leather before. Sounds like a con.

[@multiviewfurniturerepairka9802]

I like your video because all other videos don't show how repaired bonded leather will wear after month or two. And I know that most repairs on high use areas will not hold. I have more than 20 years of experience in furniture repair. Thank you for your honesty.

[@studlypear05]

I think we figured out the problem.....your friend needs to remove his pocket knife before sitting down. Hahaha

[@jameskeough4620]

This is a well-done vid! No annoying music or fancy lights or camera angles, just straight on shots!

[@rokinrandy]

Even when they say it’s real leather a lot of it is not these days. Everything seems to be cheap or a scam these days

[@beanstaIkjack]

totally

[@TwentyEightySeven]

Yeah, lots of people just throw the word leather about these days when it isn't real leather.

[@thulasmash2195]

If it's cheaper it's fake leather

[@princepdj]

Only use faux and bonded if its an item that no one touches :)

[@rokinrandy]

Thulas Mash yes it is. If it does not feel like the leather that’s on my 25 year old leather jacket. Not buying it. The wife still doesn’t realize a couch should last for decades ! Not just a couple years. You could buy 7-900 dollar couches every 3 or 4 years. Or buy a real one and be finished with it. You come out better In the long run spending more on the high end stuff for sure . My Grandpa made furniture and his stuff is still around and in good shape and it’s worth re doing. This crap in most places now you just throw it in the garbage after so long. It Makes no sense at all to even try to refurb all this stuff on the market these days. It’s all disposable and people stay in debt with furniture stores returning to buy more. I’m disgusted with it Ooooh it’s old I’m throwing it away and I’m Buying this new stuff that’s going to be trash in a couple years. I don’t see the logic in it. If it’s ugly and a real piece. You’re better off restoring it. I don’t see why it so hard to understand. Just like with dresser drawers and tables. Solid oak can get scratched and banged up. Stain it. They take and throw it out and sell it to buy veneers and sawdust that you can’t sand and restore. And my wife is the worst for that crap. Ugggh.

[@Skulllywag]

The term "bonded leather" is a lie. To call something bonded leather all there has to be is 5%-10% leather dust mixed in the coating. Fabric lasts longer, vinyl lasts longer, leather lasts longer. Once a bonded chair starts to peel, it will not stop and "repairing" is a ridiculous notion. Repairing a bonded chair is like gluing hair on your head to stop balding. Never fall for the term "bonded leather" or "PU leather"..they are both the same and not REAL leather.

[@JtheArgonaut]

The image of a bald guy glueing a hair to stop balding gave me a chuckle. :) Thanks for your comment.

[@sadfadsfasf]

thanks for doing the one month later.

[@artboxfashion4042]

One solution, just buy a car bucket seat cover and you can adjust to fit with pins or sewing.

[@shortinos]

Who's watching because their gaming chair is peeling? Never buying a PU leather chair again lol. It's peeling like crazy after 3 years! (akracing chair) Just gonna look for a real leather (or mesh) office chair instead with a similar style shape. EDIT: I bought a mesh style office chair. So much better! Doesn't get hot in the summer too. Sihoo M57

[@NathanielBenson]

I see you've been at the desk a lot recently, Spider

[@matn7743]

Yep. DX Racer King Series, it's 5 years old and the peeling started this week, getting worse really fast. Paid $550 in my country for it, which is a lot of money.

[@mohammadsshaharom5807]

me.. hahaha

[@gene8565]

My killabee chair is peeling! It’s the worst

[@quatha]

@@matn7743 Amazing seeing your comment - I've had my King series chair about 6 years and the peeling is getting pretty bad. I contacted customer support and they basically just told me good luck The chairs must only be made to last 5 years. Last time I'll be buying one!

[@Dogsnark]

Thank you...this helped me decide NOT to buy the recliner I was considering that had PU “leather”. It’s gotta be real leather or a good upholstery fabric. And actually, I think a good fabric will stay better looking longer than leather.

[@morganblue2411]

thank you for posting this, i know you said it isn’t worth it but the chair i’m fixing was a gift and i certainly don’t like the idea of so much plastic going to a landfill without getting some real use. my wife is also very attached to this chair already ^-^ it certainly will be worth the time to me even if i have to redo it regularly and end up redoing the whole thing w fabric paint later. i didn’t really care how it looked and expected the fix to be ugly (it’s sentimental not a particularly great chair, and i personally believe in self repair and don’t care too much for aesthetic of furniture or dishes, although i’m picky about clothes) so seeing that filler’s final result was a shock, i’m sure she’ll appreciate it looking nicer than expected even if it does end up looking patched! tangent aside my point is that even though you didn’t think it worked out it was really cool to post it and 1) help people who are persistent and 2) help people who would have ended up trying this themselves and been disappointed. your channel in general seems like it will be a gift and i’m definitely gonna check more videos out since i’m trying to get better at this stuff. anyways my point is thank you haha

[@D__Lee]

Thanks for uploading this video! I have a faux leather recliner that's peeling like a skin with a bad sunburn. The chair is still functional and comfortable so I thought it was worthy of repair. I've been doing research and the possibility of repairs looked hopeful until I saw your video. After watching your video, I decided to buy a slip cover which isn't a perfect fit, but good enough. Again, a *BIG THANK YOU* for saving me time and money from doing a DIY repair that was doomed for failure.

[@davidgusquiloor2665]

Thanks a lot for this, your instructons are clear and your honesty is apreciated. My grandpa got me a faux leather jacket some time ago and after it started peeling i wondered if it could be saved but after watching this i realized it's probably not worth the effort. I guess you can't compete with real leather.

[@editakucmas8122]

I invested about $ 50 for a task chair and armrest covers. Now chair is fine and i don’t have to pay hundreds to replace it with a leather one.

[@bluubird7077]

Love that your video doesn't overload the listener with background music. Straight forward. Thank you.

[@LS-sg8rb]

Hmm, the repaired patched actually did pretty well except for where the owner's metal pocketknife clip continued to scratch it. The other sections started to peel, not the repairs.

[@kimberlywagner9609]

This video was so funny to me. I love how casually she expresses her dislike for the fake leather material. Why not trash this but here’s a video. 😂 gotta love it! ❤️

[@l.a.7057]

@@RubnRestore I have a massage table and they NEVER cover them in leather. It's pretty annoying to spend $2000 on something I'll have to ditch. You have any ideas about stuff like that?

[@Chineization]

Very good advice! I tried the same method repairing my chair few months back. It didn’t last for a week because it is not real leather. Don’t waste your time and money on this! Save up and get a real leather chair or couch. They’re more comfortable and less work to take care of them.

[@sonicmcpatriotic333]

Thank you for saving me a lot of work in trying to repair an old recliner.

[@Nat-gh2tt]

Thanks for being honest. I have a down vest that's in great condition except the faux leather that's been stitched on a pocket in the front. I watched a couple videos on how to repair it but it never looks very good. You were the first person that basically said not to bother fixing it.

[@christigoth]

cover both pockets with something that looks good. it will be a custom designed upcycled vest.

[@leeamessage]

Umm....we just duck tape over most of the couch, then put a couch cover on and that's how we solved out peeling bonded leather issue.

[@Hip.Username]

It makes me sad to see so many commenters who took this as they should throw their clothes away and take their furniture to the dump. You don't have to throw it away, you can peel the PU leather off and reupholster the furniture with fabric, or paint with fabric paint like she suggested. If you don't want to be bothered with it you can sell or give it away to someone to fix, but please don't just turn it into waste 🙏

[@RyuHero]

I appreciate the time skip test at the end. I was skeptical of the review till that(im naturally a skeptic) thank you, good video. I may try to save some faux boots I have.

[@chizzieshark]

First of all: why is your friend still sitting in the chair with a pocket knife, when they knows that's what caused the tears initially? Secondly, faux leather is such an awful material, I agree that it's not worth keeping or repairing. But to throw away a perfectly good chair just because the faux leather is peeling seems like a huge waste. Perhaps cover it in the furniture protector wraps, or fabric cover?

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Thank you for a great demo! Very good to know that a small tear can be fixed. I will not bother to reupholster a nice chair I have with anything other than leather. Good advice, many thanks!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I brought a big office chair home. It was getting thrown out at my job site. I thought I could use same-color tape or something to "fix" the tears...NOT!😅 It's okay though. I put it in my basement "man cave". I put a covering over it and still use it. My wife doesn't have to look at it!😁

[@keerthana7353]

The point is many people don’t want to purchase leather products

[@tomtke7351]

your repair looks GREAT! The guy with an external knife is nuts! Give him a beatup wooden bench! HaHa🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@530Paradise]

What would you think about early placement on an area that doesn't get a lot of physical flexing? Asking because a kitten has been climbing on a chair, putting little puncture wounds. Its on the rigid side parts of a gaming chair, that gets limited to no body contact. Physical damage is right now, only seen with close inspection where you can see the tiny claw punctures. We are trying to decide whether to just wait for it to go to shit, or to try to pre-emptively seal the damaged points with something that dries clear.

[@reginabraun7448]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful! I was searching for just this kind of info and so happy to have the month later results. It made My decisions so much easier! Thanks again!

[@MrCcarter7]

The flex seal was a great idea I think you did a great job also coloring it in too it's just too bad that the bonded leather comes off so easily. I've got a bonded leather jacket I bought from the store which is now peeling. Thanks for posting this video it was very informative.

[@carolclay-ward2706]

Luckily my chair was black so I bought 1 yard of black bonded leather, took off the arms and back, staple gunned the new fabric over the other for about $10. As an artist, I'm always getting paint on everything so I didn't want to purchase a brand new chair but I didn't want the black peeling stuff sticking to the back of my legs either. It worked out really well - as long as one doesn't mind not having any stitching showing on the seat. Also I have enough "leather" left over in case it needs it again in another 8 -10 years

[@thePraddagee]

I’m never buying a leather couch again lol. I bought this expensive white leather sofa set and less than a year it’s destroyed. I’ve never heard of fabric paint but with the condition my NEW white sofa is in, the only solution is to scrape it all off and paint it. Sucks lol

[@lesandreholiday]

:( Real leather will last for decades! And you'd be surprised what people are giving / throwing away or selling for next to nothing that is quality and worth restoring. Maybe go leave a negative Google review for the retailer that misled you?

[@LaJewel]

Great video - I came here for tips on how to restore the worn areas on a Chala cross-body bag, which is a laminate like this. I used furniture markers and a clear acrylic gel matte from the art supply store - but I love your texturizing method - that's how I need to finish it! But now I've come away with great ideas for adopting free leather furniture that I see on Craigslist all the time - thanks!🙏🏽

[@RubnRestore]

Great idea. Body bags take a lot of abuse, even more than furniture, and we'd love to hear how the acrylic gel holds up. Thanks for watching, commenting, and happy couch surfing Craigslist.

[@marissahecker1474]

Thanks for posting! I have a faux leather jacket that I ADORE and couldn't stand to throw out when it started peeling...but after any attempt at repair, it's gonna be brushing up a lot more than a pocketknife clip, so I can now see I have to mourn its loss.

[@spaceskeleton2000]

Thank you so much for showing the truth!

[@JimSmith-pj1yb]

You are really awesome. This video saved me a lot of hard work and heartache. Yes I wish I could repair my recliners, but they are the peal away kind and not worth it. Keep up the great work.

[@TheMegstone]

Thank you! I have so many belts, shoes and purses that deteriorate quickly in FL. I peeled it and am just going to fabric paint and embellish with broken jewelry or glitter paint.

[@Proftheskidkid]

I just got a chair from a friend that has a bunch of tiny dimples from his dogs claws, but isn't exactly peeling.. should I bother fixing this or will the repairs not hold? The holes are no bigger than 1-5mm

[@KM-dl8zt]

Absolutely... Look at heirloom traditions repairing leather peeling and even scratched leather or even holes in leather. Their product is low voc unlike what she's using.. it's actually a flexible paint that they manufactured. The manufacturer of heirloom traditions paint is a furniture expert...all furniture including leather. Her family has sold, and repaired furniture forever. So they have the expertise. They're very clear on directions. And one of the couches they repair..is over 2 years old. So please look up their KZbin videos, also heirloom traditions paint fb site where you can see others who have used the product too. It's specifically their bond and flex kit. Using their own all surface flexible paint that is low voc so you absolutely can use indoors.

[@KM-dl8zt]

Let me clarify..the couch repair is over 2 years old .. not the couch itself. And it's heirloom traditions paint company. I highly recommend it. Have used it ,it works beautifully. On all leather, vinyl,bonded leather etc... And their paint is also amazing for painting furniture, and cabinets.. almost everything.

[@UniqueGeekFreak]

Thank you 🙏 Yes the real deal is always best & more beautiful I am opting to fix my handbags & the straps but think i will use textile Will see if i can use shoe conditioner or shoe cream colour 🤔

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

You should have told that friend no repair if he refuses to lose the knife. : )

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@RubnRestore Yeah I was just kidding. : )

[@maury911]

thank you for the lesson..I'll be watching for real leather pieces...thanks!

[@delvindoodles2182]

I appreciate you and this video so very much. I came with a can of Flex Seal in hand and now it gets to serve another purpose. I learned a lot, actually. Thank you for making a "real" video.

[@tdtrecordsmusic]

Can you recommend anything which will create a better coating on these chairs ? I'm in a recording studio so these chairs get BEAT up. I'm tired of replacing. Chairs aren't supposed to be disposable !!! I just want a tougher coating. Something durable which is still cool to sit on. >> I mean >> I see you have flex seal, but is that preferred ? Did you try a bunch of stuff and that is the way to go ?

[@Elphaba1952]

GREAT video... AND advice. As they always say... you get what you pay for 😉

[@XzadforSpacefox]

Thanks! so much for my expansive Need For Seat I thought was real leather.

[@bpasbrig5]

We made the BIG mistake of buying a sofa and recliner made out of bonded leather not knowing the peeling and cracking would be the eventual outcome. I tried repairing it with the kit when I noticed the start of the peeling. Just like she showed in the video ~ you fix one area and three more pop up.

[@nextbook4494]

How could you not know? Were you born last year or something?

[@Gigachadly]

@@nextbook4494sorry for the late reply but your must be such a loser making comments like that.

[@persapavic6405]

​@@nextbook4494 Unnecessarily nasty.

[@alaskanpatriot6228]

Good try...at least you said it didn’t work and not to waste $ I appreciate that!

[@lukasf5256]

Great tutorial first of! Does anyone now where i could get a soft filler in Europa? Cheers from Vienna!

[@silkek6357]

Awesome video! Thanks! We have a fabric sofa which unfortunately has vinyl on the arm rest on one side and on the back. The side back of the sofa is in the middle of the room so always visible and the vinyl is peeling off. Can we upholster it with real leather? The couch itself is amazing and the fabric in great condition.

[@silkek6357]

@@RubnRestore thanks so much! We looked at a second hand leather one. My husband is concerned as we have a dog, a cat and 3 kids. Is leather a bad idea for a family or if regularly treated would it still last well? My great grandma used to have this leather couch and it was like 50 years and every few months she would “feed it” (she would call it that) and it looked amazing still. I do remember us kids having to sit on blankets on the sofa though 🤣

[@AuLily1]

I made the mistake of buying PU leather though thankfully it's still holding up pretty well after three years. I got it because of pets and young children. I hate the feel of it, so it's always covered with a breathable cover. Perhaps this is one reason it's held up so far. Downside is always futzing to keep cover in place as it's always sliding about. I checked out this video to see about repairing when that time came. Verdict is I'll reupholster it if the frame and mechanism is still viable. I didn't pay that much for it, compared to comparable furniture. Note to self, never buy PU leather again. I do like the versatility of seating I have with the reclining loveseat and two recliners as they make for comfortable seating and napping for everyone.

[@OkiePeg411]

What about making a slipcover for the seat of a pu leather (fake leather) gaming chair? Would that help make the chair last longer?

[@lokzarts]

Thank you for saving me potentially 2-3 hours of time and money on purchasing the material to "fix" my chair.

[@midwestmommabear7869]

Unfortunately, I HAVE to. After our rv in storage, we have to do our captains chairs and sofa. I’m crying. Legit. I’m balling my eyes out because we cannot afford to replace. I’m glad I learned something today. Thank you. I also learned to pay more attention to curing this material in the future. Someone send help n materials🙏🏻❤️💪🏼🤗

[@full95one]

"fabric paint"? does this product just dye the fabric the bonded leather delaminated from or does it add fabric?

[@Phlegethon]

This kind of faux leather is the worst it just all peel off after awhile and then creates dust everywhere if not some kind of micro plastic

[@aaronalvarez9954]

Awesome video I learned a lot! Thanks for not having a click bait title

[@JadeMercedesFraser.]

This was really helpful, thank you for taking the time to share it in such a thorough way!

[@kittenkorleone2918]

Steer clear of bonded leather. Always go for "Top Grain" leather. It's the best and is virtually going to be around longer than you if you give it a little maintenence. I've learned the hard way myself.

[@oceans.and.deserts]

I bought a beautiful, espresso brown sofa and club chair 14 years ago that I thought was real leather. It was before this PU garbage came on the market and came from a better furniture store (not a big chain store with $500 sofas). It was only used for about 5 years as I had it in and out of climate-controlled storage (carefully wrapped) and then it started flaking and is now a huge mess. I figured I needed a leather repair person. No, it's actually "bicast leather" with a polyurethane coating for "durability." How was anyone supposed to know what that meant in '06? The set was not cheap and I can't find a replacement due to the current mid-century look that doesn't work for me. I so wish it were real leather like I thought. I feel cheated and am literally sitting on fabric to avoid the flakes as it does not peel off in huge pieces like the PU leather. The cushions are attached so I can't even remove those and have them replaced. I have no idea how to even get the furniture out of my new home as it's all oversized and it clearly can't be donated. This material should absolutely be banned. Imagine the landfills! I wouldn't even believe furniture was leather these days unless I had an expert with me.

[@kittenkorleone2918]

@Mike Studmuffin Go with "Top Grain" leather. That's the real deal. Fabric will wear out and is subject to stains and tears.

[@venture.brothers]

Great video. Saved me a lot of time as I realize it's NOT worth it!!!

[@txm100]

Thank you! I was wondering if I could or should my damaged Ikea chair.. Look like better not 😬

[@MikeKlaskalaPiano]

Thankyou! This video was invaluable. I will not be wasting my time trying to repair fake leather furniture. It's just not worth it!

[@WickBeavers]

sell that pocket knife, buy leather chair. thanks for trying!

[@Fadeing]

If you wouldn't wet the surface but would have cleaned it first; then what would you have used? Also very great getting to see how things held up! Seems like the very important step most others skip.

[@RubnRestore]

Always use alcohol. It evaporates quickly and is needed to remove body oil, conditioners, and other residues that soap and water won't touch.

[@beezrow]

Thanks so much for doing this instructional video. I was tempted to buy a faux leather duffle bag... Now, thanks to you, I'll just buy a real leather bag on Amazon 😅

[@rakeshkumarsahoo9707]

What is the name of these products? Is it applies on leather jacket ?

[@brytonsalinas1680]

i think im just gonna put a sheet or blanket over it and use it like that...

[@kristencrane2872]

I bought a couch used, but it was a nice couch. The guy told me it was bonded leather, but never had any idea that they would make an ACTUALLY SELL something that peels like this. I mean it started peeling within a week of it being at my home. WHAT THE HECK! The guy said he got it at Ashley furniture. I didnt pay for it new or I would go back to them and tell them to shove it. But seriously, why the heck are they selling this crap?

[@KM-dl8zt]

Please look at heirloom traditions paint company..look up the product they sell "bond and flex repair" for all bonded leather,real leather,scratches, even big holes too. Look up their videos on leather repair..the woman who is the manufacturer of the product and the paint,is a furniture expert..has years and years of not only selling furniture but repairing it too ,in her background. If interested in repairing it .. it's the only way to go. You can also look up their fb page,to see others who have repaired their leather furniture as well. But it does take a little work.. nothing ridiculous tho. But some people rather buy new ( my husband is like that lol) but if you want to save or spend very little to save it .. that's the product to use. And unlike the spray product used in this video..their paint ..yes paint , product is low voc and absolutely can be used indoors no prob.

[@nextbook4494]

To punish people for being fools and suckers.

[@travisburke1832]

This is a great video! Very informative & helpful + you saved me a good amount of time, money, and energy; and for that I thank you. There is a gorgeous computer chair with wooden armrests with brown (I suspect faux) leather underneath, and which also composes the entire base and back of the chair. It is ripped, torn, and damaged ALL OVER but is $5 in a local classified ad and I was on my way to go purchase it and then stop at the hardware store to buy supplies for a DIY home repair. Thanks for saving me all the trouble, lol!

[@timidevil]

Yeah...i think I'm just gonna peel, coat the chair in gesso and go to town like a crazy artist that's a lot of work to make it look like the original

[@timidevil]

@@RubnRestore ill look that up thanks

[@sonicmcpatriotic333]

I have an old recliner w/ this problem. It feels good to peel it off. Kinda like pealing skin after a sunburn. LOL

[@lanicegeorge4661]

wow thank you so much for making this video!!

[@d.spearce9528]

I’m curious as to whether just peeling the faux leather off (if the color of the fabric base is acceptable to taste) is there any reason you wouldn’t try that? I have a gray sectional that the headrests are peeling and the material underneath is a nice fabric and gray color. What’s the least labor intensive way to remove the plasticky layer? Love your videos :)

[@jimbo3609]

This was an excellent video! Thank you for the update.

[@nikkirene00]

Great video! Thanks - you talked me into just tossing my fake leather coffee table that is pealing on the corners. Loved that thing but obviously not worth fixing.

[@ts4595]

Excellent tips, I'm going to try to fix some peeling vinyl detailing on a mostly-fabric phone case, using the soft filler method I think --- but I have to pause to say your hairdos are sooo cute!! Love the two braided buns :)

[@ts4595]

@@RubnRestore Thanks! :)

[@07slowbalt]

Yep wasted $1500+ on a couch and love seat because of it delaminating. I used it for two years, then had kids and put it in my basement covered up for another 5 years. Recliners werent kid friendly at the time so i swapped it out for my other leather couch. Moved the couches to my new house and they were in pristine condition. After just a month of use i guess it got brittle over the years and started peeling and flaking everywhere. It was an endless vaccuuming nightmare. I peeled an entire seat section off and sat on it for another month before i had enough and took it to the dump. I cant believe i got duped into thinking bonded leather would be just fine. Still using my parents old leather couch thats 25 years old and still looks awesome for its age. It needs a little bit of leather dye in a few areas but that should be an easy fix. You get what you pay for and i definitely learned my lesson.

[@MrLike2surf]

Thanks for doing a repair and showing us how it is not worth repairing. That stuff is pure junk. (but, what does PU stand for?)

[@dexslazenger6938]

I've had some success with just gluing a sheet of faux leatherette as a shabby chic look, using contrasting colour to create a funky look. Generally, I peel off the bonded/faux leather off in a section and replace it with the faux leatherette or alternative fabric, it certainly works better than the soft fillers which I would only use on very small areas and not in impact areas as it will not last. The spray I would never use as you cannot get a decent finish and it looks like a right bodge job.

[@royasha746]

I wonder what kind of adhesive you used to fix the new leatherette and fabric over the newly bald areas?

[@TH-eb5ro]

It is easy to buy ready-made covers for most chairs so I agree to not attempt repair. However, I loved the experiment.

[@texasdebs]

Glad I watched it to the end! Duct tape it is, til we get a new chair for my dog!

[@engelneen1686]

Thank you for saving me time, energy and money. I really appreciate you showing that over time it did not hold up.

[@dominiclacroix9489]

super interesting video. I wanted to repair a couch so it proves to me it is wasted time and money

[@beijingpete]

So the morale of this story, is don't scratch your furniture with pocket knives!

[@kaylahhancock4282]

Glad I watched this video! I had faux leather shoes that I got from a thrift store 2 years ago and it started to peel and bubble. I love the shoes but I see it's not worth the time and money to fix them.

[@hosseintari2988]

Excellent advise, thank you

[@godschild5587]

just buy a leather from walmart or other place...and unscrew the seat and then staple the leather on the seat. thats it.

[@DCCorfman]

Really informative video, especially the 1-month later. I have a couple desk chairs that have been peeling, one is worse enough that repairs seem pointless. I'm curious about the fabric paint idea. I know it was a few years ago but do you remember how that research went? Are there any fabric paints that you would recommend?

[@DCCorfman]

Thanks!

[@shannonbrady6729]

Thank you so much! Would you take all the same steps for a faux leather jacket?

[@Sakuems]

Thanks for the video but on my 1000€ couch with cracks on the faux leather I'm definitely going to fix it and not buy another couch

[@RubnRestore]

It's worth a try, but don't pour too much money or labor into it. There are really nice pieces out there more worthy of your love.

[@kellykathymcdaniel7834]

We have ab RV with pleather seats. Is this the same as you are working on? Pleather issues are an RV industry-wide issue nowadays. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[@md2992]

PLU is an awful material. I had a jacket that was barely worn and it started peeling. I'm in the process of reupholstering my husband 's chair.

[@tosborne8062]

Every time I have seen repair on a faux leather chair IT LOOKS EXATCLY LIKE MINE!... i demand a REFUND!.... haha no I love my chair it's great it's like Captain's chair when I home from work, etc... However, I wish I could have watched prior to my mother's original solution, "Gorilla Tape!" Yes, she said tape everything so it does not leave black specs of faux leather all over the house! If that does not work I have a replacement, just not as comfortable as the old one, 😢HOWEVER I KNOW not to buy a anything faux leather... I had cloth one that lasted me YEARS! (i guess it depends on comfort vs value and price and independent needs to a chair... (I once sold cars, sorry for the rundown!)

[@pearlmiracle6307]

can I do this for my shoes??

[@tfregolente]

Don't buy chinese polyurethane forniture! The best choice is PVC synthetic leather. This second material doesn't hydorlise and is sustainable. In the USA and Brazil there are good industries of PVC. Why is PVC sustainable? Because the most of part of it is from marine salt and the shelf life is very long.

[@tfregolente]

@@RubnRestore the clorine came from NaCl (salt marine or by miner). As you know there are billions and billions of tons of salt in the oceans (Pvc is 57% of clorine). The most of PVC products are recycleble. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn-xn4Nua7OSoac

[@boashna]

I have a very expensive head board that company tried to save money by using faux leader and my kids likes to sharpen his nails on it like a cat.

[@ireneellsom6921]

Brilliant explanation and demonstration thank you

[@mujjuman]

you are very knowledgeable thank you for this video