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The Sewing Room

6 S. Main
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The Sewing Room

6 S. Main
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.light and heavy sewing including hemming, alterations, and fire fighter gear, upholstery for furniture, automotive, marine, and commercial seating.

.light and heavy sewing including hemming, alterations, and fire fighter gear, upholstery for furniture, automotive, marine, and commercial seating.

Draperies & Interiors by Design

1804 A. Woodfield Dr.
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Draperies & Interiors by Design

1804 A. Woodfield Dr.
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32 years of experience

Draperies and Interiors by Design is your one-stop destination for draperies, blinds, custom bedding, furniture, wallpaper, and accessories in Champaign-Urbana, IL and surrounding areas.

Draperies and Interiors by Design is your one-stop destination for draperies, blinds, custom bedding, furniture, wallpaper, and accessories in Champaign-Urbana, IL and surrounding areas.

Berger's Table Pad Factory

1501 W Market St
4.81(
1,196
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Berger's Table Pad Factory

1501 W Market St
4.81(
1,196
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our company was founded by David Berger over thirty years ago and David has been selling table pads direct to the public for over forty years. We know our table pads and we know how to design the perfect fit the very first time.

"price is better other places magnets do not work keeping panels connected"

Stephen F on August 2020

Our company was founded by David Berger over thirty years ago and David has been selling table pads direct to the public for over forty years. We know our table pads and we know how to design the perfect fit the very first time.

"price is better other places magnets do not work keeping panels connected"

Stephen F on August 2020

Upholstering questions, answered by experts

Not always—heavily worn or broken furniture often isn’t worth repairing or refinishing (if it’s even possible). While some damage can be repaired and some of the visual appeal restored, major flaws, such as structural issues, can’t be fixed as easily. If you still want a cost-saving furniture refinishing project rather than purchasing all new, consider shopping for similar secondhand pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.

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.

The time to reupholster a couch often ranges from one to three weeks, depending on the upholsterer's workload, fabric availability, and the complexity of your couch. This breaks down between 10 and 20 hours if you hire a professional, or 20 to 40 hours if you DIY. Custom features or repairs may extend the timeline.

Furniture made from materials resistant to sun fading includes metals like aluminum, stainless steel, and wrought iron, as well as certain synthetic materials like polyethylene (commonly used in outdoor wicker furniture) and resin-based products. Glass tables and accents are also sun resistant. These materials inherently withstand UV rays and are less prone to fading or discoloration. Furniture with UV-resistant coatings or finishes, such as powder-coated metal or UV-protected plastics, offers enhanced protection against sun-induced fading.

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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