This is hard enough of decision. The sofa looks good, but the fabric is thin or there are lots of scratches of your pet’s nails. Maybe your sofa is fairly new, but it has a large tear in the back. The question is: When should you reupholster the sofa, and when should you take it off and buy a new one? There are a number of guidelines that need to known before reupholster the furniture. If you really like your sofa, but want to get rid of the signs of wear and tear, then a reupholster is a great option. However, there are a few questions to consider before getting started.
The key to know when to change upholstery is understanding what is required. Standard reupholster will also adding or replacing the pads, repair the frames and support systems, recolor the exposed wood, and add new fabrics and trim. If your furniture is in good condition, but has major stains or tears in the fabric, and it is new, you may just need to restore it. However, if you’ve had your furniture for a while and it feels like it’s in good shape, it’s best to replace the pad foam and the material underneath. Some say reupholster and replace are one piece, but it’s important to understand the difference.
One aspect of upholstery is if you have sturdy furniture that needs to changed, such as raising the back of a chair. Skilled upholstery will be able to change the chair in such a way as to raise the backrest and give you more support.
Last but not least, you need to know how long it will take them to complete the project, as well as how much it will cost. You need to consider whether it will cost more to reupholster or buy a new one. Factors that can contribute to cost are the padding that needs, the type of fabric, fixed the frame or leg. Upholstery companies are a good starting point for fabrics, but you may be able to save money by providing your own upholstery. Check with your upholstery to see if they allow you to use your own fabric; most will. Prices is widely depending on where you live, cost of fabrics and the work and time involved in your project. Be sure to get job estimates and understand exactly what is going to be done. If you want your item to be picked up and shipped, that will incur an additional fee as well.
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