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SALES:"How can I obtain replacement or specialty light fixtures?"Bulbs such as LoAll bulbs, can be purchased at local hardware stores like Lowes, Home Depot, or Wal-Mart. WARNING: Make certain to use proper wattage in fixtures. Can you quote selling prices? We encourage you to contact us at sales@schmittfurniture.com or 812-944-2285 for pricing information. Can I get fabric swatches? Yes, to help you make the best fabric decision, we encourage you to work with our helpful sales associates in store to see the variety of fabric colors and options available. Schmitt Furniture can help guide you to your final decision by explaining the important differences in fabric wearability and cleanability before you make your final decision. What does veneer mean? Veneer is a thin slice of wood used on the face of the furniture to achieve a specific "look" for that surface. The fabric on my furniture has tiny fuzz balls. What are they? Pilling of a fabric occurs when groups of short or broken fibers on the surface of the fabric become tangled together in a tiny ball called a "pill". Pilling is not necessarily considered a manufacturing defect. Pilling results from rubbing (abrasion) of the fabric during normal wear and use. Normal pilling occurs when non-structural fibers work their way out of the fabric and "ball" up. Due to the strength of most fabric fibers, these pills are unable to break away from the fabric and collect on the surface of your furniture. (You may have also noticed this on some clothes like wool sweaters.) There are several factors that can affect the amount of pilling, including the actual fabric content and the weave. Since the pilling involves non-structural fibers, it does not affect the durability or strength of the fabric. Pilling will subside over time. While pilling cannot be eliminated, it can be minimized by using a sweater or upholstery shaver (usually found locally) to remove "pills" and restore the look of the cover surface. This may need to be done repeatedly, but the pilling on the surface will begin to diminish and ultimately stop. How do I know what type of leather is used on my furniture? What are the grades of leather? Finishes of leather? Leather is one of today?s most popular upholstery fabrics. Leather is soft, supple and extremely durable...it may actually outlast other upholstery many times over. Leather breathes and keeps cool in summer and warm during winter months. Leather upholstery is made from hides that are subjected to a series of chemical processes which is called tanning. This process softens, beautifies and protects these hides. Before purchasing leather upholstery, it is important to understand the features and benefits of different grades of leather. Top-Grain Leather Top-grain leather is the top layer of the hide. The top portion of the hide is approximately 3/64-inches thick and is the most premium grade of leather. Top-grain leather may be processed into full grain leather, which is not buffed or sanded, and maintains all of the natural markings that were on the hide or corrected grain leather which is buffed and sanded to correct surface markings. The surface of corrected grain leather is smoother and more uniform. Split Leather Split leather comes from the lower layer of the hide. It is then processed into suede, split or coated split leather. Coated split leather is stiffer and less durable than top grain and is often used to cover the portions of a sofa or chair that will not be seen and does not need to be as flexible as the top. |
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