Why Reupholster?
Reupholstering is a smart alternative to the more expensive lower quality new furniture. There are varying reasons why many of our customers choose to reupholster, sentimental value, broad fabric selection, solid fame, monatary value, or a decorating change.
Reupholstering is basically a complete restoration of the furniture. The restoration starts by removing the old fabric and padding right down to the bones of the piece, the frame. The upholsterer works from the frame up which is the same as a new furniture maker. Once the frame is inspected and rebuilt if necessary, the finished wood is either stripped and refinished or cleaned and touched up, depending on the condition. Next, we turn our attention to the springs, broken springs are replaced and coiled springs retied, depending on the type of spring originally used. With the frame and springs rebuilt, the upholsterer is ready to add new padding and the new fabric.With the reupholstering or restoration complete the furniture is like a brand new piece again.
When Is it Worth It?
If your chair or sofa has a good quality frame, even though it's decades old, it would be worth reupholstering. A good quality frame will be made of hardwoods, and usually holds up the best over time. Newer furniture may not have a hardwood frame, but it may still contain a frame that is workable to reupholster. No need to worry if the springs or padding are deteriorated, they can be replaced in the process to make the furniture as good as new.