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Leather Finishing Training

Course: Understanding Leather Finishing

Sale price$500.00

Understand how leather is made, how different finishes behave and how to identify common surface problems before beginning repair or recolouring.

This one-day technical course covers leather manufacturing and finishing, pigment and topcoat systems, peeling, cracking, fading and coating defects, along with basic finish testing and real-world problem solving. Ideal for technicians, upholsterers and detailers who want greater confidence assessing leather and diagnosing the cause of finish problems.

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About this course

Understand how leather is made, how finishes behave and how to identify surface problems before they become repair issues.

This one-day course provides a technical introduction to leather finishing, including how coatings are applied, why surfaces behave differently and how to identify issues such as peeling, cracking, fading, grading inconsistencies and coating defects. You’ll explore how leather is made, the different types of finishes used and how to assess surface behaviour before beginning repair or recolouring. Ideal for technicians, upholsterers, detailers and anyone who needs to diagnose leather problems with greater confidence.

Course Type

Understanding Leather Finishing

System

Leather Finishing & Assessment

Course Code

TC-1-003

Duration

1 day

Time

8:30am – 4pm

Location

LFPA Ormeau Training Facility

Suitable for

Technicians, upholsterers, detailers and leather repair professionals

Participants Receive

Leather samples, manual and certificate of completion

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Course modules

Module 1: How Leather Is Made 
Overview of hides, tanning, crust and finishing processes. 

Module 2: Types of Leather Finishes 
Understanding pigment coats, topcoats, semi-aniline, PU coatings and more. 

Module 3: Identifying Finish Issues 
Peeling, cracking, fading, grading inconsistencies and coating defects. 

Module 4: Understanding Complaints & Causes 
How leather fails in real-world environments and how to identify root causes. 

Module 5: Testing & Assessment 
How to perform basic finish tests and evaluate surface behaviour.

Module 6: Case Studies & Problem Solving 
Real examples from automotive, upholstery and commercial seating.

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What's Included

  • Full-day classroom-based session
  • Technical demonstrations
  • Finish test examples
  • Guide to common leather complaints
  • Manual with notes
  • Certificate of completion
  • Technician Q&A

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What You'll Learn

  • Understand how leather finishes are created
  • Identify common finish issues before starting repair or recolouring
  • Differentiate between coating failures and wear-and-tear
  • Recognise fading patterns, peeling causes and finish defects
  • Evaluate suitability for recolouring or repair
  • Build confidence in diagnosing problems in automotive, upholstery and commercial applications

FAQ's

Build confidence in assessing leather finishes

Understanding what you’re working with is an important part of achieving the right result. Learn how leather finishes are created, how they behave and how to recognise common surface problems before beginning repair or recolouring.

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Speak with the LFPA team if you’re unsure whether this course is the right fit for your experience level, industry or business goals.
Phone: 1300 554 209

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