I have a leather loveseat that I bought from a cat-loving friend so it came "pre-treated." The launch-pad punctures (if there are any) don't show or perhaps I keep my kitties' claws clipped enough that they don't damage the leather when the jump off. However Mishi has taken to using a corner as a scratching post. I'm no-ing him, but he is still doing it. I think I will try some of that double-sided tape, but I won't switch back to a cloth couch. The cat hair doesn't stick to the leather so it stays much cleaner.