Earlier this week, I talked about why you should choose furniture reupholstery instead of buying something new (hint: sentimental value). There are many advantages of reupholstering, including using what you already have. This becomes your contribution to the environment and goes a long way. Imagine what would happen to the Earth if everyone threw away their furniture and dumped it in landfills!
In return, you get to have the perks of choosing how your bespoke furniture will look. Pick different materials, patterns, and styles for a nice facelift! If you’ve found an old sofa, chair, or sofa you want to overhaul, you made the right choice. But before you get started, please take a look at these tips we’ve listed down on how to reupholster a sofa:
Know What to Mend
Your antique sofa has an obvious hole, and it doesn’t look very pleasant. Reupholstering is a great idea, but hold on; before you tackle your furniture facelift, we recommend you look at the damages. Perhaps it’s the dirty fabric you want to strip or just some tiny crack you want to hide away. Based on the mishaps found on the sofa, decide the degree of your reupholstery project.
Peek Through the Parts
You’d want to know whether the sofa’s skeleton is worthy of reupholstery. If the bottom frame looks decayed and unstable, maybe it’s better for you to purchase something new. The sofa’s construction must be durable with hand-tied springs, and the corner braces must be intact for steady support.
What Is Your Reason for Upholstery?
Does your sofa have sentimental value? Do you plan on choosing cheaper alternatives in buying furniture? Reupholstering costs vary from project to project. If you’re not ready to invest in this item, perhaps purchasing a new one is better.
Fabric Is a Big Factor
Most of the time, it takes a significant percentage of the cost. Upholstery fabric may cost $20 to $80 per yard, depending on the material and quality. If you will be using 7 yards on your sofa, it may cost you $140 to $560 to pay for the fabric alone. You have the freedom to choose which fabric will be used for your sofa, and you can go lavish or cost-effective whenever you wish.
Reupholstery Is a Labor of Love
Usually, artisans spend a lot of their time, skill, and effort putting together a furniture piece that you will love. Accents on your sofa, such as outlining seams, fixing zippers, aligning patterns, tufting, and other accessories, can increase costs.
Knowing these things can help you understand how to reupholster a sofa and the other factors that go with the project. Reupholstery is an investment that allows you to keep the furniture you love best in its paramount, newest form. It’s a decision you cannot go wrong with, as long as you know what goes behind the task and how your beautiful new sofa came to be.
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