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This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

Can I paint upholstery fabric with regular paint or ?

Image via FlickrWouldn't it be nice if you could paint upholstery to match or compliment the paint you just put on your walls? Well it just may be possibl

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

Inexpensive, cat proof, upholstery fabric?

Vinyl Auto Upholstery Fabric: What You Need to Know

Auto vinyl upholstery like our Arctic line is a tough seating vinyl that is meant for cold weather. This is what makes vinyl such a great fabric to use: it can withstand the cold, heat, and basically weather that would make other textiles crack<br>In fact, auto vinyl is meant to be durable and easy to clean. Vinyl can also be combined with other textiles like polyester to create an even stronger fabric. In cars, vinyl is great for upholstery, especially in restoration…

Upholstery Fabric Guide

The fabric of an upholstered piece is the most visible sign of quality and style. Upholstery fabric also is the part most likely to show wear and soil. When choosing upholstery, you should be aware of its durability, cleanability, and resistance to soil and fading.

How Can You Choose the Perfect Upholstery Fabric for Chairs?

Learn about upholstery and slipcovers, and how to choose the perfect upholstery fabric for chairs.

How to Repair Furniture That Has Been Chewed On By A Dog?

Dogs are loyal, loving companions, but are also notorious for being mischievous. While puppies often chew on furniture while teething, even adult dogs are known to chew off a chair leg or gnaw on dining tables, dressers, consoles and couches. This usually happens when the dog suffers from separation anxiety and is

7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture

The furnishings in our homes are subject to a great deal of stress and strain. Legs get wobbly, and surfaces get dinged, dented, and scratched. Thankfully, most damage is reversible with very litt...

Should You Repair or Replace Your Office Furniture?

It’s a fact of office life: Even the best-constructed, most durable office furniture will eventually break down and fall into disrepair. The question for office managers is when to try to fix what’s broken, and when to call it quits … Continue reading →

How to Repair Dog Scratches on Your Floor or Furniture

Tips on how to repair dog scratches on floor boards and furniture, with some helpful hints along the way to make sure you get the job done right.

How to Get Office Chairs and Furniture Repaired On Site

Need to have office chairs or office furniture repaired? Learn how our mobile furniture repair services can tackle the project on-site, at your convenience.

When to Buy New or Repair Your Furniture

These are helpful tips for when you want to know whether or not you should buy new or repair your furniture.

Can I Clean My Furniture With Water? Furniture Cleaning Fort Lauderdale

Bruce White, Consumer's Choice Carpet Cleaning owner shows you ways that you can clean your furniture and upholstery. Sometimes cleaning you furniture can be a challenge resulting in water marks and damage to your upholstery fabric. Bruce shows you how ...

How To Clean Furniture Upholstery Fabric: 3 Simple Steps

Prolonging your furniture’s life after a spill can be easy if you follow our tips for how to clean furniture upholstery fabric when accidents happen.

Why Hire a Furniture Dealer?

While planning for our wedding, my wife and I decided we could handle putting together this very special event for 150 of our relatives and close friends by ourselves rather than hire a wedding planner. We’re both very determined people that like to try and do things for ourselves. In hindsight we probably would have... Read More

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