[LTT Leathercare]

Matt

Will be getting down that way soon. Will keep you all posted as they are added to our list.  The response has been excellent.

Don't forget any of you who are in the area to come and see us at the Furniture Show.  See the latest products and pick our brains while you are there.

Regards
Judy

[stevegunn]

Could be interesting at the furniture show Ltt v Furniture Clinic



 

[LTT Leathercare]

How pathetic

[stevegunn]

How pathetic

Sorry but its not me who has been so negative towards furniture clinic it's been you.There for everyone to see on all the forums :

[Len Gribble]

Steve

Didn’t someone use a Buntline special, but a side by side is far better for close quarters

Len

[LTT Leathercare]

We have exhibited alongside many companies at the Furniture Show over the last few years including some of the good suppliers and we get on with all of them. 

I have commented on the forums only to make sure that the correct information is given as there is so much misinformation given on other sites about leather.

Regards
Judy

[stevegunn]

Judy it was meant as a joke don't take things so personally I use both yours and Ben's products its horses for courses.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Gateshead on the Furniture Clininc Training Course.

Repairs and respraying look so simple when taught like Ben shows you.

I was shown and also did clean, repair and re antique a very old Chesterfield that was there to practise on. You could have passed it off as new.

I would definately recommend going on a www.furnitureclinic.co.uk course, it's training that is made to be fun and simple and there is absolutely no pressure to buy anything while you are there, even the dinner was free!!

[Chris R]

How much was the course Shaun ?

[Phil Marlor]

Its £100 for 1 day course
£200 for a 2 day.

I really am thinking of doing something regards learning about Leather.

Never seen anyone advertising repairs.

Phil

[Chris R]

Thanks Phil

I have sent them an email to get info.

Leather is the future, no doubt. 

Chris

ps Hows she running ? My baby was a little diamond over the busy christmas period !

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Repairs take practise which is time but they are simple enough, it's a very well structure course and you get your hands dirty so to speak.

I sometimes feel let down with the quality of some courses but I would go on this course again, it's the best 1 I've been on since I started cleaning in 1988.

And I'm independant, I know judy from LTT does come on the forums and I have no problem with her or her products but I chose this route and am delighted with it that is why I would whole heartedly recommend Furniture Clinic.

Shaun

[Chris R]

LTT are to expensive.

Stupid prices.

A bit of competition will do us all good.  :

[carpetguy]

Getting silly, with the last comment, particularly, when you get so many posters who swear, they won't work for less than " x " pounds and anyone who works for less, is a cowboy, or whatever.

If cost matters to you, does that mean, you're a miserable git, not worth wasting time on, or does it mean, you are just like most people out there, seeking value for money.

I was on the same course as Shaun, although I managed to get there on time !!!!!!!!!but  I will still go to the open day, that LTT are running, soon, in my area.

I agree with Shaun, that it's probably the best presented course I've been on, with no holding back. All questions were answered fully and adequately.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Ah ya moaning Scot! how are you?

Had to give you a head start so you could catch up! and the A1 decided to throw lorries at me!!

Shaun

[carpetguy]

The wind had a good attempt at blowing me off the road, on the way home. How was the Friday course ?

robbie

[Shaun_Ashmore]

The best day of the lot, cleaned, repaired and dyed, fantastic!!

Shaun

[jasonl]

where are the courses at Shaun?
YOUR VAN LOOKED GOOD on motorway today , easy to spot!

[Phil Marlor]

So to learn about all 3 subjects its going to be £400.00 & 2 journeys to Newcastle?

Not quite what I thought is was going to be! Suddenly the LTT courses seem better value, or am I missing something here?

What is the difference between repair & restore & which one would be the most useful to attend?

Phil

[stevegunn]

So to learn about all 3 subjects its going to be £400.00 & 2 journeys to Newcastle?

Not quite what I thought is was going to be! Suddenly the LTT courses seem better value, or am I missing something here?

What is the difference between repair & restore & which one would be the most useful to attend?

Phil

Depends what your after Phil some people only want to clean and not get involved in the repair side.Obviously with the Ltt course cleaning and repair is covered which some may not want on the downside their large cleaning/repair kit   and travel/accomodation to the course you are looking at near to a £1000 for the 2 days.Then you pay to use their logo too.Really its down to each individuals needs Ltt carry courses out at the flood school for lads down South.

Furniture clinics courses are designed to cover each subject individually

Leather repair covers

This course is designed for somebody with knowledge of the different leather types and the ability to clean and care for leather. The course is one step up from this and teaches leather repair. We allow no more than 3 people on this course so you get indepth training and virtually one on one tuition.


What you will learn to do and repair;

    * Scuffs & light Scratches
    * Cat scratches on seating cushions and on the sides
    * Rips, tears, burns & holes
    * Light cracking & surface abrasion
    * Touch up work on rub off leathers
    * Use of an airbursh to touch in faded areas & chemical spills
    * Colour Matching
    * Grain copying to make an invisible repair

All repairs are carried out on items of upholstery so you can get experience of real life situations

Leather restoration covers

This is the most advanced course we teach in leather. This course teaches you how to restore leather to a new condition. A maximum of 3 people at a time attend this course making it very hands on with a high level of tuition.
Structure    

The older leather is, the more chance it is badly damaged - and there is a lot of old leather out there. In car interior and upholstery furniture the leather wears away, cracks and becomes rough. The first thing this course looks at is repairing cracking and other damage to the leather and then completely restoring its colour. This makes the leather look like brand new.

The next skill to be taught is colour change and re-finishing. These are both simple to learn and do as they are just a follow on from restoring the colour. It is possible to change the colour of leather from any one colour to another.

The final thing we look at, which is also suprisngly easy to pick up, is re-applying antique finishes to leather. This is where you get bright patches of colour showing through on chesterfields where the top caot colour has worn away.


Leather cleaning covers

The leather cleaning course is designed for the complete newcomer to leather cleaning. The course teaches everything you will need to know to professionally clean, condition, protect and remove stains from leather.
   

   1. Background of Leather: Learn how leather is made and why we use it.
   2. Leather Types: Learn how to identify the different leather types.
   3. Cleaning: We look into the different techniques used to clean the different types of leather.
   4. Conditioning/Protecting: You will learn about conditioning and protecting leather, how it works and why we do it.
   5. Ink & Stain Removal: Simple methods to safely remove ink and other stains from the surface of leather.
   6. Re-Finishing: A simple task that is sometimes necessary with old leathers. You will be taught how to quickly and professional re-apply the transparent finish (lacquer) to leather that wears away with use.

http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Training.htm


LTT course

Description    For the complete newcomer the course will give a thorough introduction to upholstery leather and an excellent foundation for warranty service work. For experienced furniture technicians it is designed to give the knowledge to confidently assess and, with practice, repair and restore damaged leather.

The course begins with a brief overview of the tanning process as a background to upholstery leather, followed by an in depth look at the types of leather, and the treatments and finishes applied to leather that are likely to be encountered in the furniture market. Leather identification is a key factor in successful repair work so several techniques will be taught to assist in identification.

A product range will be thoroughly reviewed and their recommended uses demonstrated for each type of leather as appropriate. This will include:
- Cleaning and routine maintenance
- Removing light scuffs and scratches
- Ink removal (new and old)
- Repairing surface damage
- Cuts and punctures
- Colour mixing and colour applications
- Grain copying
- Aniline cleaning and colour restoration

The course involves a lot of ‘hands on’ experience and there will be the opportunity to use all the products and work with a selection of leather types. Items of furniture are available in the workshop for practice. The Leather Clinic one day course always follows on from this course and many students make use of the opportunity to practice their new skills under supervision

http://www.lttsolutions.net/training.asp#