Most Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I care for a leather floor?
A: Dust as necessary. Wax with a carnauba
wax (Butchers) and buff. The process is comparable to the care for
a hardwood floor.
Q: Are leather floor tiles more expensive or
less than a wood floor, or a wool carpet floor of the same dimension?
A: The cost of a leather floor is comparable
to excellent quality hardwood or custom wool carpet.
Q: Will the wear and tear on a leather floor
be greater or smaller than a hardwood floor?
A: Almost the same, however, leather will develop
a rich patina and age beautifully.
Q: To what surface is it best
to glue the tiles? What surface is not suggested/allowed?
A: New AC plywood is the best. Never apply
tiles on a finished surface, as the adhesive will adhere to the finish
rather than the substrate. Never apply to drywall or sheetrock.
Q: Are there adhesives we recommend to designers/installers?
A: Yes, Lokweld H2O.
Q: What are capabilities for custom embossing?
For example, a corporate logo?
A: Full. Leather takes embossing beautifully.
Q: Are there limitations to what Edelman Leather
will custom color? And for sizing?
A: Yes, custom color must be compatible with
our base colors. Limit on size is 18” x
18”.
Q: What is done to prevent a cloudy finish?
A: Buff with a soft cloth and/or electric buffer.
Q: How often should floor tiles be waxed if
they are applied to the wall?
A: Hardly ever, except on initial installation.
Q: How should an outside edge to be treated
on a wall application?
A: It can be framed with wood, leather or
brass; stained; or left as is to darken with age.
And, the number one question and answer in
regards to Edelman Leather Floor Tiles is…
Q: How do I clean my leather floor?
A: YOU DON’T.
Q: No really, how do I clean my leather floor?
A: REALLY, YOU DON’T.
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Leather tile for floors and walls
