Leather top desk

[GB]

The leather is badly torn - computer monitor and printer go on it, then
get moved around, and the leather has torn. It probably wasn't well
enough glued down.

There are loads of people offering replacement leather made to measure,
but quite pricey. Is there a sensible alternative that's cheaper and
perhaps more durable? It's just a repro desk, not antique or valuable.

 

[GB]

Rexine?

Maybe - quite hard to find. I can find it in book-binding grade, but
surely that's not going to be strong enough?

 

[The Natural Philosopher]

Maybe - quite hard to find. I can find it in book-binding grade, but
surely that's not going to be strong enough?

got to a person who does flight case stuff..
http://www.adamhall.com/en/ah_Hardware_0154_-_Imitation_Leather_Alligator_black.html

if you want tough, that's tough.

PVA and clamps /weights, or roll on using evostik solvent contact.

 

[Jon Fairbairn]

The leather is badly torn - computer monitor and printer go
on it, then get moved around, and the leather has torn. It
probably wasn't well enough glued down.

There are loads of people offering replacement leather made
to measure, but quite pricey. Is there a sensible
alternative that's cheaper and perhaps more durable? It's
just a repro desk, not antique or valuable.

Lino?
http://www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/Com...s-Technical-data/Linoleum/Furniture-linoleum/
Not sure how expensive it is, but it’s pretty durable.

 

[Andy Dingley]

Is there a sensible alternative that's cheaper and perhaps more durable?

Lino - the real stuff, made from cork dust and linseed oil. Linoleum or Marmoleum are still around. Whilst pricey as a floor covering, they're quite cheap as a leather substitute.

Linoleum was used for years as desk covering for draughting tables.