How do you protect a leather sofa? Discover our protective wax and lacquer!

Sofolk products, made in France with unrivalled craftsmanship, are designed to preserve leather, the noble material that it is. By protecting your sofa effectively, they ensure a perfect finish and a pleasant feel.

Easy to use, our products let you extend the life of your leather furniture with no fuss and directly at home.

Our protection products for leather sofas

Why protect the leather of your sofa?

Every new leather sofa is sold with a colourless finishing lacquer or wax.

This surface treatment mainly protects the grain of the leather and its colour from abrasion. It also gives the leather a more or less glossy appearance.

Over time, repeated friction and the use of more or less aggressive household products will inevitably wear away this original lacquer. The exposed leather will then deteriorate on the surface very quickly.

First the colour will fade, then the grain of the leather will become porous, right up to the point of tearing.

Applying a wax or a protective lacquer regularly is therefore essential to keep the leather supple and also to maintain the shine of the leather on your sofa.

More than a care treatment, it helps you avoid premature wear and gives your leather better resistance to scratches and friction.

A protection to apply regularly to your sofa to considerably extend its lifespan.

How do you protect your leather sofa?

Fortunately, applying a surface treatment is not reserved for tanneries alone.

Whether it is our silky lacquer or our protective wax, our products have the same characteristics and raw materials as those used by tanners.

Quality criteria that make Sofolk products essentials recommended by our customers.

Sofolk Silky Lacquer preserves the colour of your leather while strengthening it to protect it from the various knocks and soiling of everyday life.

Available in a matt, gloss or satin finish, this lacquer suits all leather sofas. You can also add UV protection when you place your order if your sofa is heavily exposed to the sun's rays.

Sofolk Protective Wax gives a waxed feel that enhances your old leathers for a perfect finish and lasting protection.

You protect your leather from snags but also from stains, since liquids run off the leather after this treatment. With a satin finish, its formula lets the natural smell of leather come through.

These two products, available in a bottle or as an aerosol, will effectively protect your leather while giving it a silky feel. They are very easy and quick to apply, and should be renewed at least once a year.

If you are unsure which product best suits your situation, our team is available by telephone and by message through our technical support and our forum.

Here are the steps to follow for optimal protection:

1. Regular cleaning: use a cleaner specifically for leather to remove dirt and oils. Regular cleaning prevents the build-up of dirt that can damage leather in the long term. Discover our products for cleaning your sofa effectively.
2. Moisturising: regularly apply a nourishing leather oil, such as our Sofolk Nourishing Oil. This keeps the leather supple and stops it drying out and cracking. All our products for nourishing the leather of your sofa.
3. Waterproofing: use our Sofolk Universal Waterproofer to protect your sofa against stains and moisture. Apply this product at least twice a year for optimal protection.
4. UV protection: if your sofa is exposed to direct sunlight, apply UV protection to prevent fading. Our leather lacquer can be ordered with UV protection.
5. Applying the lacquer or protective wax: apply the Sofolk Silky Lacquer or Protective Wax described above, depending on the finish you want.
6. Caring for high-wear areas: armrests, the headrest area and seat cushions are particularly heavily used. Regularly apply protective wax or lacquer to reinforce these areas.
7. Avoiding non-specific products: do not use household products that are not specific to leather, such as body creams or nourishing milk. These products can clog and damage the leather.

By following these steps, you will ensure lasting, effective protection for your leather sofa. To go further, discover our complete renovation of your leather sofa.

Protecting or nourishing: what is the difference, and how often?

Protecting and nourishing are two complementary actions.

Protecting means creating a barrier film on the surface, using a lacquer or a wax, against friction, stains and UV rays.

Nourishing means moisturising the fibres deeply with an oil. The right order is simple: first nourish the leather of your sofa, then protect it.

Renew the protection once or twice a year on the most heavily used areas, and always after a recolouring, to seal in the new colour.

You can protect a new sofa from the day you buy it, to preserve its factory lacquer, or seal a renovation once the repair and dyeing are finished.

Cover, throw and pets: completing the protection of your sofa

In addition to the lacquer and wax, a few preventive habits extend the protection day to day.

A cover or throw placed over the most heavily used seats and armrests limits direct friction and spares the protective film between two applications; being removable, it can be taken off in an instant when you have guests.

Pets also deserve your attention: a cat sharpening its claws quickly marks the surface of the leather.

If snags are already visible, our dedicated guide explains step by step how to repair a cat's scratches on a leather sofa, to erase superficial marks before they get worse and reach the grain of the leather.

What is the best waterproof protection for leather sofas?

Two Sofolk products provide this water-repellent effect, already presented in the "Waterproofing" step above: the protective wax and the Universal Waterproofer, the latter also being suitable for nubuck.

This way you avoid stains from a spilled glass or from moisture that would damage the leather fibres and leave an unsightly mark.

Why choose Sofolk products to protect your leather sofa?

With more than 30 years of expertise in the field of leather since 1989, Sofolk is recognised for its preservation of leather furniture, guaranteeing its longevity.

Our products are recommended not only by many customers, but also by several national magazines.

These verified reviews and articles underline our dedication to slowing the ageing of leather while enhancing its shine and beauty.

Choosing Sofolk means choosing effective solutions for preventing damage, while maintaining the shine and integrity of your sofa.