Refinishing traditional leather-top end tables

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A quick little video about laying down some new leather
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@mertfox3488 3 года назад

When trimming the leather using the xacto knife.. here's a suggestion: before you attempt to use the knife.. take a window screen bead roller (2 shapes). Run the bead roller along the edge (line) making an impression of where you are to trim. This will help you to make a better cut.

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

I sort of did that with a plastic scraper but thats a great tip. thanks!

@fdort3971 3 месяца назад

Great idea!

@laurasell2353 Год назад

I'm so glad you wear a face mask when you spray now. My dad ruined his sinus cavity finishing furniture without a mask. My brother in law developed a severe skin allergy working as a cabinet maker because he didn't wear gloves very often.

@Mikelp73 3 года назад

Just wanted to say how incredibly thankful I am for you and anyone who puts their stuff on RU-vid. I love watching anything real people make. I look forward to getting off work and watching real people. It’s pretty spectacular and I appreciate what you do so thank you.

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

Thankyou!!!

@iosifdragomir5024 3 года назад

I'm from Bucharest, and I'm watching your posts. I am very impressed by the skill and calmness with which you explain, as well as the video details that you give and explain verbally. Good luck with that.

@stevenwithanS 3 года назад

They look fantastic. Leather can be tricky to work with.

@beverlyness7954 3 года назад

I love those tables. What a blast from the past. I had no idea you could still acquire new leather for the tops of tables. Thanks for this video, your training and techniques are so informative and great to watch.

@neliborba101 2 года назад

Lovely, the technique is very good.

@elizabethcoombe248 Год назад

Beautiful!

@philrockabilly 3 года назад

Great job on this set.

@Cradley684 3 года назад

They look great, have a nice day !!!.

@melchilds4935 Год назад

I’m glad it was you trimming the leather, if that was me I’d be in trouble.

@santanusinha7086 3 года назад

I hv never heard or seen tables with leather tops. Can just imagine what a luxurious feel they give. The work u do is amazing. Loving your channel. Gud job.

@gregmichellejones8694 2 года назад

These tables are considered antiques in the United States. These type tables were very popular in the 1900s. I have some that are family heirlooms. I am very thankful to see that the tables can be repaired.

@Kaagrant Год назад

I had two almost identical to these that I bought years ago from an older neighbor when she downsized and moved. At that time, I loved traditional furniture, but not so much anymore. I’m really intrigued by restoring older pieces with a new twist on them. For these, I loved the color of the stripped mahogany! I’d love that, I think, with just a lacquer finish to protect the wood. Not sure what color I’d use if I bought new leather. I’ve only got one left-my kids are grown now and when they were little they managed to destroy one of them. Of course, now that I’m restoring older pieces I’m second guessing tossing that one. I probably could have made it acceptable. Anyway, yes, these were a very common type of table in the first few decades of the 20th century, considered formal. Really a cool concept, leather on a table top.

@Spooky1862 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I have a coffee table similar to these pieces with gold-embossed leather tops. Mine was made by Heritage Henredon, probably in the 1950s or ‘60s. They probably made these tables, too. Leather-topped tables were very popular during that period. Mine needs a full restoration now, after decades of use in a cat household!

@andreefaniel275 3 года назад

***👍🏻.. WOW that was a real professional job .. thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge young lady .. 😘💕.. God Bless you miss ***

@patriciabockenstette6550 3 года назад

Your talent made those tables look very elegant. Your patience and expertise ends up with super quality work. Thanks for sharing.

@winkfinkerstien1957 2 года назад

Thanks so much! I'm just a beginner practicing on furniture left on the curb for bulk waste pick-up by the city. I learn something new every time I watch your "How To" videos. I have so much to learn, and it really helps when you show the products you use and how they are applied, as well as when you call out the grit of sandpaper. LOL. Again, many thanks! 🙂👍

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Have fun!

@johnhayes6414 Год назад

a marble top i think would look amazing

@miguelarce-goitia4395 3 года назад

Nice videos. You do fantastic work,very meticulous. I always appreciate someone who takes the time to do the work right the first time. 👍🏻

@chandarussell 3 года назад

Beautiful and I love the embossed leather tops. I read that you got the leather tops here in Canada so that’s good to know. Another job well done.

@kennethhouseholder1745 3 года назад

Those tables turned out beautiful thanks 🙏 for your video.🕊🕊🕊

@lariette856 3 года назад

they're beautiful !!!!!

@jerryf4298 3 года назад

Hi, just wanted to say, amazing videos! Your confidence is inspiring even when faced with difficult repairs. I don't believe I've watched all of your videos yet but I noticed your not using a HVLP sprayer. Could you possibly comment on that in a video and if you have time a quick spray pattern set up ...I understand different products will require fine tuning. Thank you and keep up the excellent videos I suspect your subscribers are going to skyrocket. PS the care you take with each customers piece shows the pride in your work.

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

Hi Jerry. Thanks so much for watching. So I do use HVLP guns. They are hooked up to my compressor through a regulator I usually keep just below 20psi. I don't have a turbine setup or anything. I have a few different ones but I think my favourite gun is my older devilbiss. Thank you for your interest!

@stewartperry7797 3 года назад

Nice work!

@mlm7598 2 года назад

Just beautiful..........I Love watching this. TYFS and your work is just lovely.

@PrincessDeeDee67 3 года назад

omg the leather on these tables look amazing, your work is so perfect...love all your videos and I am subscribed, I think you will enjoy a very fast growth in subscribers, your work is such a joy to watch.

@gerrysimard1151 3 года назад

Hi Trena , thanks for sharing your talent and techniques. I learn a little something from all of your videos and look forward to watching your channel grow. Now , you snuck that leather in with no details on how you procured them , I'm sure I'm not the only person that wants to know . Local , Internet, did you have to provide templates ? Link maybe ? Thanks in advance , keep up the great videos.

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I order my leather tops from DCT Leathers in Toronto Canada. I did have to send templates for the curved edge tables but not for the square tables. they have a pretty good website that pops up on google.

@phillipbateman2284 2 года назад

Well done Trina, a very nice result. Thanks, take care.

@tedlym.3390 8 месяцев назад

Your leather work was luxurious. I wonder if the other commenters figured out that you bought the leather from, DCT Leathers in Toronto? Thank you,

@johnsfurniturerepair 8 месяцев назад

I have told a few people who asked.

@ModelxcT 2 года назад

Lindo trabalho, abraço para você do Brasil !!

@singhA1968 3 года назад

hi so many video watching but never seen smile at your face , even after finish awesome job.

@judymielcarek6011 2 года назад

Wow, beautiful tables!

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Thanks Judy

@sharzanco 3 года назад

Very nice 👍🏽

@stephenyackel2387 2 года назад

Beautiful job

@fernandoesparza1543 3 года назад

Buena tarde linda dama. Me fascinan tus videos, la técnica, el cuidado y la delicadeza conque tratas los muebles. Tus habilidades son en extremo sorprendentes. Congratulations. Best regards from México.

@RhondaGebara Год назад

Wow beautiful!

@Patricia-cz4or 3 года назад

So Beautiful ! You are an amazing artist !

@gregmichellejones8694 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video of these beautiful repairs and recreations. I have tables like these that i have been wanting to repair and be able to enjoy.

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@jeanine6492 2 года назад

Looks beautiful

@blainerueckwald 3 года назад

Trenna, you do some amazing work. I’ve always liked building furniture but when it came to finishing I was less enthusiastic.. I actually seemed to enjoy stripping and refinishing more than finishing new furniture.

@casst346 2 года назад

very nice quality work! thanks for sharing!

@lyndagreenwald3909 3 года назад

You did a beautiful job on the leather topped tables! But then you do great work on everything!

@brettkaufman2299 3 года назад

Nice!

@phylliscage Год назад

Better you than me doing that🤦‍♀️. I was holding my breath the whole time. Thankfully you didn’t film the whole thing! Good job, as usual.

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

😅

@rbeehner2 2 года назад

I am impressed with how you take in your stride obviously tedious tasks like trimming that leather. (viz. the detailing work of the warped chest project.) I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for making them.

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Merry Christmas

@johnhull2941 3 года назад

beautiful nest of tables great job well done

@holly5791 3 года назад

Such beautiful tables! I've not seen you do leather work before, but then I haven't watched all of your videos. The owners will be proud, I think. I would be! 🙂👍

@maureentuohy9423 3 года назад

Just beautiful

@donnapalaussie19 3 года назад

Lovely 😊

@catherinecarlson6164 Год назад

Beautiful work. I have 1 old leather topped mahogany side table and I'm afraid to work on it. Yet, having a professional refinisher could cost a few hundred dollars or more.

@karonwostenholme6533 3 года назад

Lovely . Well done . Love watching your videos x

@larss592 2 года назад

Awesome work. I made a set of these in my shop but did not have access to an embossing. Really classes them up. I will probably remove the leather from mine and find a place that can do that for me. One of my favorite techniques is inlay and most of my work has some inlay in it. Turbines are great for larger projects such as cabinets that i have redone in peoples homes. Compressors are fine with smaler jobs as a sustained spray is not an issue.

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

my compressor has never been an issue. i have sprayed 12 tables all in one shot and it keeps up just fine. Ill never need more than that

@larss592 2 года назад

@@johnsfurniturerepair Sorry if i implied it was not. I agree. It is sufficient. I have no idea what compressor setup you use. So would not be able to comment to your capacity. My comment was more aimed in general to my experience and to others i have seen use compressors too small with inadequate cfm output. I will never comment in the negative unless i see something jacked or stupid. From your content that i have seen that would be highly unlikely. On another positive note i commend you for replying to comments as much as you do. Not sure how you find the time. Full time tedious job, filming, loading, editing posting, reading comments replying. Phew! My hats off.

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Thankyou Lars. No worries at all.

@gilbertlopez6101 3 года назад

Thank you for the video, enjoyed it very much. Any chance you might give out information regarding where you get your leather material. Keep up the good work.

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! I order my leather tops from DCT Leathers in Toronto Canada. I did have to send templates for the curved edge tables but not for the square tables.

@pijnto 2 года назад

My late uncle did this all the time made the leather inserts and fitted them, I am pretty sure he used a paste made from flour and water ( and probably some secret ingredient ) is that real gold leaf. we call them a nest of tables

@porkchop0711 3 года назад

Wow nice

@niknoks6387 2 года назад

Rather you than me cutting that leather, I would be shaking. I love the colours of the wood and the leather. Very out of fashion in the UK, but then I suppose it depends on what kind of home you have.

@adrienlanglois4963 2 года назад

my god: que cela est beau le savoir faire et la confiance en soi super

@johnleavey356 Год назад

Very niçe. Love your work ❤

@desireemarana4997 Год назад

I absolutely love your channel! I rescued from a dumpster a small square federal side table probably from Duncan Phyfe era I would like to strip the failing finish and see what the natural wood is like. There is a leather inlay that has that signature yellow/ gold tone to it. I have never worked with the leather before. Could I change the color of that leather or strip it? Or am I destined to have it the way it is? There isn’t anything wrong with it other than the color. Thanks for all your content it is so helpful!😊

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

The only thing you could do is she jt darker unfortunatley the color is very much j. The leather.

@alan8943 3 года назад

I was surprised that you did not use a face mask when using the spray.

@earthangel8730 2 года назад

Great job with that leather. I think the gold embossing ruins the look though. I'm sure it's traditional but it's so dated and not attractive imo. Having just plain leather would look classier or perhaps a simple bold black outline but not tacky looking gold. It looks so masculine or old lady ish. Your work is stellar though.

@kimzimmerman2492 6 месяцев назад

I liked them so much more than I thought I would when you finished them. Where did you find the leather pieces for the tops?

@johnsfurniturerepair 6 месяцев назад

DCT leathers Toronto 😉

@DogsInFremont 2 года назад

Looks great! I am always very reluctant with applying dark stain. How long do you let it sit before wiping off the excess? I think I am too quick most of the time.

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

depends on the stain your using. i wipe off right away with goudy

@fonhollohan2908 2 года назад

That would be a little nerve racking for sure doing those leather tops. Looks great though.

@lolitabonita08 3 года назад

excellent end result...but BUT Girl PROTECT ur lungs...once those are gone is game over...use a respirator...it is worth your healh

@israelserbin3352 3 года назад

You’re flawless and beautiful.

@dukagardiner4280 10 месяцев назад

Loved this video. Are you open to giving advice on chair restoring?

@johnsfurniturerepair 10 месяцев назад

Yes of course!

@dukagardiner4280 10 месяцев назад

@@johnsfurniturerepair - what’s the best way to get in touch with you and show you the photo?

@gritethos9300 Год назад

Hi, my dad has similar tables just sitting around in a pile in the basement and I was thinking of taking them down to natural finish. But the leather is green. Is there a video about replacing the leather?

@SueOtness Год назад

Hi Trina, How did you remove the old leather? I have a leather top desk I need to remove the leather from. I love what you do. Thank you! 😊

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

Just a bit of warm water. But they were already loose

@angellas.1314 2 года назад

I’m so happy I found you here. I need your advice please? I picked up from the side of the road 2 night stands with drawers. One drawer front/face is slightly bent out of shape. So I’m assuming water and a heat gun may fix that back into a straight front? And how do I restore the leather top? It’s cracked and has a few burn marks. It also has little casters/wheels (sorry don’t know the correct name) that are very oxidized. Are these 2 pieces restorable? Is it worth restoring? They were terribly dirty when I picked it up.

@fdort3971 3 месяца назад

@johnsfurniturerepair Trena they turned out lovely. I need to refurbish an antique poker table. Initially I was thinking inlay because I want to add a chess and backgammon board to add more use to it. Now that I'm seeing this video I'm wondering about leather. Those leather covers look custom. Can you please tell me where you got them? Also what would be proper cleaning for those tables?

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 месяца назад

DCT Leathers Murphy’s oil soap

@fdort3971 3 месяца назад

@@johnsfurniturerepair thanks

@creativegirl9710 2 года назад

Nice work! Do you condition the leather? Is it optional to leave the gold design off? I just watched another RU-vidr paint over an end table with a leather top. I thought "yikes!" I wondered why she didn't just peel it off if she didn't want to see the leather.

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

You can get the leather custom the way you like it. It come finished so you don’t have to seal it or anything. Painting isn’t a great idea.

@bigjarn 4 месяца назад

I have two of the large tables the finish is fine but the "leather" tops are in need, dried and cracked. Was your supplier in the lower 48

@johnsfurniturerepair 4 месяца назад

Canada.

@Leroyy536 3 года назад

Hi, Great job, what did you use as a sealer on you first spray coat?, thank you

@ct1350 2 года назад

Can you provide a link to where you purchased the new leather tops? Thanks!

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

www.dctleathers.com/

@fdort3971 2 месяца назад

@johnsfurniturerepair Trena I saw 2 of these exact same designs in a consignment store the other day! I couldn't help but grin when I saw them and your voice popped in my head...lol! They wanted $65/cdn each...is that a good price? I didn't notice any real damage...just normal wear on the leather.

@johnsfurniturerepair Месяц назад

Oh sure! Not bad at all

@fdort3971 Месяц назад

@@johnsfurniturerepair thanks

@rhnelson1970 8 месяцев назад

Great video. Where do you order the leather tops from?

@johnsfurniturerepair 8 месяцев назад

DCT leathers In toronto

@rhnelson1970 8 месяцев назад

@@johnsfurniturerepair Thanks, can't wait to dig into more videos.

@lisettewurster3648 2 года назад

Please I need advice here. I have this drum table that someone had painted over the leather (yes I don’t know why). So once I stripped the paint off, I noticed it was apparently leather underneath that was destroyed completely. So how do I get this stuff off and down to the wood? Should I just put more stripper on it? It’s not coming up at all. What should I use? Help!!

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Try water and heat. Cheers

@paulyanney3151 11 месяцев назад

Have you tried marking the perimeter of the top where leather meets wood with a brown or black felt tip marker?

@johnsfurniturerepair 11 месяцев назад

What is the purpose of this?

@darrelllucas2481 3 года назад

Great work! How did you learn how to get the colors to match?

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

Many years and color theory. Cheers

@jimc4731 2 года назад

Wondering about the leather pieces. Do you send a pattern to a supplier to have them custom made? Keep up the good work! Thanks, JIM

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

yes i do

@dorisrodriguez8607 2 года назад

Hello, beautiful work! Where can we get that leather for the tables, I have similar tables at home that I would love to see like the one you did on this video

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

DCT leather

@mariacollier5756 3 года назад

Where do you purchase the leather tops??? I need to repair an antique tea table!!

@johnsfurniturerepair 3 года назад

In Toronto Canada. A place called DCT leathers.

@mikederby9055 3 года назад

Please provide a link to the leather vendor. This was a great outcome and I have three of the same to do

@hickorygolddoc 3 года назад

The link for the leather is in a comment under Gilbert Lopez’s post.

@paulyanney3151 Год назад

Where did you get the leather? Looks like it was custom order? I need some for drop front desk I’m building.

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

DCT leathers in toronto

@adamsroka6512 3 года назад

Sei forte!!!!🙂👍

@t0malone Год назад

My parrot chewed my mahogany leather top end table that looks just like the 2 in your video. Where do you buy your embossed leather top replacements? I need one please.

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

DCT Leathers in Toronto

@lidasheppard4968 Год назад

Hi ! Thanks for the video. Please where can I buy the leather? Thanks

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

DCT leathers

@lidasheppard4968 Год назад

@@johnsfurniturerepair Thank you !!!

@CADreemz Год назад

How do the leather tops hold up to drinks being placed on them? Do hot or cold drinks leave marks on leather? Should one use coasters on leather?

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

they do fine, but yes always coasters

@farmaryamk 2 года назад

Hi, i have few of these types of tables in different shapes and sizes with leather tops i have to repair or change, can you guide me where to order those leather tops from and what do you call them? Thanks

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

DCT leather in Toronto

@farmaryamk 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your help! 😊

@alanstephens9956 7 месяцев назад

Silly question, where do you get your leather inlays prepared?

@johnsfurniturerepair 7 месяцев назад

DCT Leathers

@jamesleicher Месяц назад

I just found something simlar today off curb here in Australia ,got top draw with leather,Made in Michigan cant make out makers name winitnse arts Co I have to send pic , where do you get the leather replacement from?

@johnsfurniturerepair Месяц назад

In order from DCT leathers

@pignapoke6772 2 года назад

Confused. Golden Oak and Mahogany are two very different colors. Also where is the leather? Was there another video?

@johnsfurniturerepair 2 года назад

Names of stains not of wood type the leather installation was in the video

@Katherine_02 Год назад

I'm sorry if you've already been asked this but where did you get the leather inlays?

@johnsfurniturerepair 11 месяцев назад

DCT leathers

@lvh4975 Год назад

How did you get the leather with the gilded edge? I have two end tables to refinish.

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

DCT leathers

@LaurieCouture Год назад

Can you tell me where I can get the leather inlay? I have a table very similar and have been unable to find replacement leather that is the shape and has the gold accents

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

DCT leathers

@johnhayes6414 Год назад

where do you buy the leather from. dosent look like normal leather. has a border pattern

@johnsfurniturerepair Год назад

DCT leathers