LEATHER TILES: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are leather floor and wall tiles?
Leather floor and wall tiles are made from vegetable-tanned cowhide. The floor and wall tiles are made from the same material used to manufacture shoe soles. Vegetable tannage, which uses tree bark as the tanning agent, creates a very durable and versatile product. After tanning the tiles are dyed with a combination of aniline dye and wax solution, which is driven into the tile under pressure to create a beautiful finish. Tiles are 100% full natural grain leather.

Why buy leather floor or wall tiles?
Leather tiles create a luxurious environment that is both warm and welcoming. Their versatility allows interiors to be either contemporary or traditional. As soon as you enter a room with a leather floor or wall, you are surrounded by a subtle, inviting aroma. Warm to the touch, your leather floor and wall tiles will provide years of enjoyment. Leather tiles help absorb sound, making them an excellent choice for boardrooms, screening rooms, libraries, dens and bedrooms. The leather tiles are also naturally fire retardant. Their design is timeless!

Is leather flooring right for every application?
We recommend the following applications:
Residential use: Bedrooms, Libraries, Dens, Family Rooms, Home Theatres, Living and Dining Rooms.

Commercial use: Hotels, Libraries, Executive Offices, Conference Rooms, Reception Areas, Retail and Hospitality, Galleries, Theatres, Museums
and Showrooms.

Are there any applications not suitable for leather floor and wall tile?
Leather floor tiles are not recommended in high moisture areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entrances and exits to and from outside. Environments that are extremely dry, with less than 20% average humidity, or in direct sunlight. Leather tiles develop a rich patina over time and are affected by traffic levels as well as sunlight and humidity, just like fine pieces of furniture.

Will my leather floor last?
Yes. Blackstock Leather has completed numerous high profile projects that look even better today than the day they were installed.

Is there a minimum order?
50 sq. ft for the standard colour palette (14 stock colours available) and 300 sq. ft. for custom colours. A 5% overage is suggested on all orders.

What sizes are available?
The leather tiles are available in 16 standard sizes. The sizes available are:
18, 16, 14, 12, 11, 10, 8, 6" sq., 12"x 18", 6"x 18", 6"x 12", 3"x 12", 2.5"x 12", 2.5"x 8" & 2.5"x 12" left & right chevron, 50cm x 50cm carpet tile inlay size.

Are custom sizes available?
Yes. Custom sizes are available with a one-time die charge. Please contact Blackstock for details.

Are custom colours available?
Yes. We can custom-colour your leather floor or wall tiles. Minimum order is
300 sq. ft.

How long will it take to receive my leather floor tiles
once I have placed my order?
> Standard Colours and Sizes - The lead-time is 4-6 weeks from receipt of purchase order and deposit. We recommend a two week acclimation period to properly adapt the tiles to their new environment. Note: for new construction, it is recommended to dehumidify the installation site before acclimating the tiles to prevent excessive shrinkage.
> Custom Colours in a Standard Size - The lead time is 4-6 weeks from receipt of purchase order + approved colour sample.
> Custom Colours and Custom Sizes - The lead-time is 4-6 weeks from receipt of purchase order + approved colour sample and custom die.

Please Note: Blackstock Leather requires 3 weeks to manufacture and send a custom colour sample for client approval. In addition, we require 4 weeks to manufacture a custom die to create a custom size tile. Please ADD this additional time to the lead times listed above.

How do I order my leather floor or wall tiles?
Please call Blackstock at 905 888 7070, 800 663 6657 or email
info@blackstockleather.com Inquiries received on weekends, holidays or after
5:00 PM, Eastern Time will be answered on the next available business day.

How do I care for my leather floor or wall tile?
A leather floor will take on characteristics of the environment and the lifestyle of the area in which it is installed. It will age beautifully and develop a lovely patina over time. Normal maintenance includes, vacuuming with a soft brush, damp mopping with a very well wrung out mop. We recommend using distilled water and, depending on wear, waxing 1- 2 times a year with a natural beeswax available through Blackstock Leather. Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section for more information.

How do I install my leather floor or wall tile?
Installing leather tile is fast and easy. We recommend that trained installers install the adhesive system. Blackstock Leather or your local distributor can assist you with finding an experienced installer for your particular project. With the magnetic system it’s simple enough to do yourself but we recommend a trained installer. We also suggest that our customers add a 5% overage to their order for both the magnetic or adhesive application.