Upholstery Guide Checklist

“I’m considering having some furniture reupholstered.  Where should I begin?”

Getting started on your project

This guide is an outline for obtaining the best results

We work together with you to realize your ideas

For the most satisfaction

Have a clear image of what you want

Knowing what you want to achieve

Limiting your idea to as close as you want

Having a clear image for yourself

Flowers, patterns, stripes, solid

Colors

Two different fabrics

Types of fabric

Style changes

Repair

Getting a quote and yardage (LINK TO YARDAGE PAGE)

Taking pictures for quotes

Rough measurements of cushions for quote 

Comparing quotes

Dirty side of upholstery

Half accomplished work

Individual performance. 

Getting your fabric 

What makes a good fabric for your project

Limiting the scope

Flowers, patterns, stripes, solid

Colors

Possible delays from getting fabric, each upholsterer is different.

Buy in an upholstery store/fabric store or from online.

Upholstery store/fabric store

Benefits 

Getting to see the fabric

Feel the fabric

Often can get it same day

Drawbacks

Cost

Limited choice

Some shops try to force work to be done with them

Online

Benefits 

Huge selection

Convenient 

Price

Drawbacks

Huge selection

Cost of shipping

Delays for samples

Paying for samples

Delays in shipping times

Scheduling a pick up or dropping it off yourself

Ask to see if they offer this service for free

Ask a friend to help

The way payment works

All sale items/fabric/foam are upfront and final

Labor costs are paid after work is completed

Getting extra fabric back

Caring for your renewed Furniture.