View our latest TV ad Manufacturers list Employment opportunities This month's give-a-way Frequently asked questions Furniture Care Tips Map To Our Store Mission Statement Online credit application	Schmitt Furniture FAQ's page1  page2  page3      (continued from page 1) There are 4 finishes or treatments of leather: Full Aniline Dyed Leather Most tanned leather is colored with a penetrating aniline dye that is absorbed by the pores and permeates the surface of the hide, giving it color without covering over natural markings. Pure aniline dyed leather has a clear, protective aniline coating, but it does not have an applied pigmented surface coating or finish. This is the best quality and most expensive leather. It is used for hides with few natural markings and no need for correction. Only a small portion of hides are good enough for this treatment, which explains the higher prices, but these are the leathers that tend to develop a rich patina with age. Semi-Aniline Dyed Leather Semi-aniline leather is a leather hide with only a small amount of surface coating. It has the same amount of aniline dye as the pure aniline dyed leather. However, it is not recommended for excessive use, because the pigment could wear off. Nubuck Leather Nubuck leather, like top-grain leather, comes from the top portion of the hide and has a slight nap. It looks like suede, yet is more durable. Nubuck leather is frequently treated with chemicals to resist stains and water. Pigment Dyed Leather Pigment dyed refers to leather whose surface has been coated with finishing materials containing pigments or other opaque materials. The process is much like a painting process and the dye stays close to the surface. With years of use, pigment dyed leathers may require you to touch up scratches that have penetrated deep enough into the leather to reach the natural hide, which would be lighter in color. Which leather furniture would be best for me if I have children? Applications that may include heavy use or cleaning will require leathers that are durable and have a protective layer against stains. Schmitt Furniture can assist you in choosing the right leather for your application. Can I order my furniture in a different finish or cover than what I have seen? In most cases, yes. Allot of items shown at Schmitt Furniture may be special ordered in a large assortment of covers and colors. Exceptions may be those products such as advertised specials, or other limited production items. Email us at sales@schmittfurniture.com or call 812-944-2285 directly for more information on individual special order policies. Are all Schmitt Furniture products shown on the web site? Our web site is designed to show only a sample of the products we offer. We are constantly adding and removing images on the site but we do not show all products at one time. Why don’t you show any prices on your web site? The Schmitt Furniture web site is a web site designed to showcase our furniture products. Prices are not shown per manufacturers request. To obtain pricing please Email us at sales@schmittfurniture.com or call 812-944-2285.