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Avatar for RW Furniture Repair, LLC
RW Furniture Repair, LLC
5.0(
150
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Furniture - Repair

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"My call was answered within 20 minutes and we had an appointment. Richard was there the very next day, gave us an honest assessment and then proceeded to repair our table. So appreciative of his work, honesty and fairness. We even asked for e yea business cards for friends.."
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
candle burn
fill and refinish
scratches to bed rail

+6

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Two Shops Woodworking
Two Shops Woodworking
5.0(
3
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My experience was amazing from start to finish. I kept finding tables that I loved but not in the length I needed or the quality was subpar. I messaged Tom to see what could be done using the length I needed and what I liked. He was attentive and professional throughout. The table was to me in less than two weeks and far exceeded my expectations."
Pedestal Oak Dining Table
Oak Candle Stick Table
Farmhouse Style Home Office Desk
Floating Kitchen Shelves
Floating Kitchen Shelves

+11

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bailey Heiney
New to Angi
Upholstery and Furniture - Clean

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi! My name is Bailey, and I am a full-time graduate school college student looking for other opportunities to pay for my education. While no 'proper' housekeeping experience, I enjoy making homes, including my own, a clean and relaxing environment. Cleaning can take up a majority of one's day, especially on the weekends; however, I'd be more than happy to take that load off your shoulders! From laundry, vacuuming up dog hair in unsuspecting places, or dusting off blinds, whatever it is, just let me know and I'll be there! I'm also happy to learn, so if there's anything that you want done a certain way, please communicate it to me!

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Upholstering questions, answered by experts

It is possible to reupholster directly over old material in some cases, and it can save you a bit of money. If you are going to go this route, make sure you use a darker color than you had previously. Otherwise, you might see the old fabric beneath the new material. You should also keep in mind that reupholstering over old material is only possible with certain materials. For example, reupholstering over leather usually isn’t possible. You can ask your professional to see if this is an option for your piece.

The best way to test the quality of a leather couch is to put your hands on it. If the upholstery is soft and warm, that’s a good indication that the quality is higher. It should also smell like traditional leather. If it smells like chemicals, you’re probably dealing with low-grade leather.

Part of the beauty of academia decor is that most textures and materials will feel right at home, provided they’re dark. Some common textures include natural wood, dark metals like iron, velvet, and leather. Incorporating these into your dark academia decor will make them look right at home. Glass is another option in some cases, so fill in gaps in your decor with small glass jars, or really lean on the gothic roots of dark academia with stained glass.

Paying to reupholster a piece of furniture means you want to hire the right upholstery service, especially for a piece that’s expensive or carries a lot of sentimental value. In your search for the right upholstery company, be sure to:

  • Ask around to see if friends or family know of any upholsterers

  • Find reviews of the company or individual

  • Look at the photo gallery of their work to see if they work on furniture like yours and if you like their work

  • Check qualifications and references

  • Ask the upholstery service if they work on furniture like yours, what their schedule looks like, how they handle payments, and how long the job will take

As with any project, weighing the pros and cons of upholstery can help determine if that is the right choice for you. The ultimate question is whether it’s worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.

Pros:

  • Preserving a family heirloom

  • Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition

  • Reinventing an old piece of furniture

  • Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill

Cons:

  • Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture

  • Finding out the frame is beyond repair

  • Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done

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