FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ON FURNITURE RE-UPHOLSTERY
Both the questions and the answers should give you an insight into the truths of re-upholstering furniture.
Q. Is my furniture worth re-upholstering?
A. In most cases it will be. If it has a good solid wood frame, is sturdy, has lasted for 10 years or more and is comfortable, then re-upholstery is a good choice.
Q. Isn't it cheaper to buy new furniture?
A. You get what you pay for! Re-upholstery can cost as much as moderately priced new furniture. When comparing make sure they are of similar quality and that the fabric is of a comparable quality.
It is doubtful that you will find a new piece of similar quality to your old piece and if you do, the cost would be far greater than re-upholstering. Beware of cheap new furniture. It is cheap because the fabric and the construction is cheap. Within a very short time you may well regret buying cheap furniture.
Q. Can I supply my own fabric?
A. I will work with your fabric. However I charge a cutting fee of $2.00 per yard in addition to my labor fee. I also cannot be responsible for the condition or quality of your fabric. I take the utmost care to provide you with the best possible results with the fabric that you provide.
Q. Do you supply fabric?
A. Yes. I have a good range of samples from leading fabric houses. All fabric supplied is guaranteed.
Q.What fabric should I look for?
A. Depends on your needs. If you have heavy traffic on your furniture then a good quality fabric that is durable, will wear well and last. Cotton will not wear well in heavy traffic applications. There is no right or wrong way in looking for fabric. It's all about personal choice. Do you prefer patterns? What colors make you happy? What textures feel right to you? On the practical side; how durable do you need the fabric to be? On the maintenance side; how cleanable is the fabric? Does it show up dirt and lint or stains? Mid tone fabrics with patterns show dirt less than a light coloured fabric. Dark colours will show dust and lint more easily, while solid fabric with no texture will show stains more easily. Ultimately the choice is yours. You must live with your choice. I will happily assist and advise you on choosing the fabric that meet your needs.
Q. What is Railroaded fabric?
A. Conventional upholstery fabric has the pattern going up the fabric roll. In other words, it runs on the length of the fabric, not the width. Railroaded fabric has the pattern running on the width, that is sideways up the roll.
Q. How much fabric do I need?
A.Does the fabric have a pattern repeat? Does the finished piece have deep buttoning? How will the fabric run - railroad or straight up? Is the fabric from the same dye lot and if not, will the color of the fabric be acceptable and consistent? These are some of the questions that an upholsterer has to take into account when determining the quantity of fabric. To measure for a dining seat, is easy. To measure for a lounge suite with the least possible waste of fabric, takes skill and experience.
Q. Do you strip the furniture before you recover?
A. Absolutely. I strip the furniture to the frame. All woodwork, springs, fillings, webbing and padding are thoroughly checked before I begin the re-upholstery process.
Q. If you find broken framework do you repair it?
A. Yes I do. It's important to have an structurally sound frame. Not only does it support the inner parts of a sofa but it also supports the person sitting on it. I inspect the frame carefully and inform the customer of any damage that would need to be repaired.
Q. Do you pick up and deliver?
A. I would prefer that you deliver your furniture. It will help keep your cost down. If this is impossible I will make arrangements to have your
furniture picked up and delivered at an additional cost.
Both the questions and the answers should give you an insight into the truths of re-upholstering furniture.
Q. Is my furniture worth re-upholstering?
A. In most cases it will be. If it has a good solid wood frame, is sturdy, has lasted for 10 years or more and is comfortable, then re-upholstery is a good choice.
Q. Isn't it cheaper to buy new furniture?
A. You get what you pay for! Re-upholstery can cost as much as moderately priced new furniture. When comparing make sure they are of similar quality and that the fabric is of a comparable quality.
It is doubtful that you will find a new piece of similar quality to your old piece and if you do, the cost would be far greater than re-upholstering. Beware of cheap new furniture. It is cheap because the fabric and the construction is cheap. Within a very short time you may well regret buying cheap furniture.
Q. Can I supply my own fabric?
A. I will work with your fabric. However I charge a cutting fee of $2.00 per yard in addition to my labor fee. I also cannot be responsible for the condition or quality of your fabric. I take the utmost care to provide you with the best possible results with the fabric that you provide.
Q. Do you supply fabric?
A. Yes. I have a good range of samples from leading fabric houses. All fabric supplied is guaranteed.
Q.What fabric should I look for?
A. Depends on your needs. If you have heavy traffic on your furniture then a good quality fabric that is durable, will wear well and last. Cotton will not wear well in heavy traffic applications. There is no right or wrong way in looking for fabric. It's all about personal choice. Do you prefer patterns? What colors make you happy? What textures feel right to you? On the practical side; how durable do you need the fabric to be? On the maintenance side; how cleanable is the fabric? Does it show up dirt and lint or stains? Mid tone fabrics with patterns show dirt less than a light coloured fabric. Dark colours will show dust and lint more easily, while solid fabric with no texture will show stains more easily. Ultimately the choice is yours. You must live with your choice. I will happily assist and advise you on choosing the fabric that meet your needs.
Q. What is Railroaded fabric?
A. Conventional upholstery fabric has the pattern going up the fabric roll. In other words, it runs on the length of the fabric, not the width. Railroaded fabric has the pattern running on the width, that is sideways up the roll.
Q. How much fabric do I need?
A.Does the fabric have a pattern repeat? Does the finished piece have deep buttoning? How will the fabric run - railroad or straight up? Is the fabric from the same dye lot and if not, will the color of the fabric be acceptable and consistent? These are some of the questions that an upholsterer has to take into account when determining the quantity of fabric. To measure for a dining seat, is easy. To measure for a lounge suite with the least possible waste of fabric, takes skill and experience.
Q. Do you strip the furniture before you recover?
A. Absolutely. I strip the furniture to the frame. All woodwork, springs, fillings, webbing and padding are thoroughly checked before I begin the re-upholstery process.
Q. If you find broken framework do you repair it?
A. Yes I do. It's important to have an structurally sound frame. Not only does it support the inner parts of a sofa but it also supports the person sitting on it. I inspect the frame carefully and inform the customer of any damage that would need to be repaired.
Q. Do you pick up and deliver?
A. I would prefer that you deliver your furniture. It will help keep your cost down. If this is impossible I will make arrangements to have your
furniture picked up and delivered at an additional cost.
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