What are the pros and cons of reupholstery?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture</a>. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.</p><p>Pros:</p><ul><li><p>Preserving a family heirloom</p></li><li><p>Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition</p></li><li><p>Reinventing an old piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill</p></li></ul><p>Cons:</p><ul><li><p>Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Finding out the frame is beyond repair</p></li><li><p>Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How do you know which upholstery company to hire?

• <div><p>Paying to reupholster a piece of furniture means you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-hire-upholstery-pro-my-furniture.htm">hire the right upholstery service</a>, 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:</p><ul><li><p>Ask around to see if friends or family know of any upholsterers</p></li><li><p>Find reviews of the company or individual</p></li><li><p>Look at the photo gallery of their work to see if they work on furniture like yours and if you like their work</p></li><li><p>Check qualifications and references</p></li><li><p>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</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What size sofa fits through a standard door?

• <div><p>Interior and exterior door openings are typically 80 inches high, with openings 29&frac14; inches wide for interior doors and 35 inches wide for exterior doors. If your couch is smaller than these measurements, it should fit through the door frame.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to buy new furniture or reupholster?

• <div><p>It <i>can</i> be cheaper to reupholster a chair or other piece of furniture than to buy a new one, depending on how much it costs to replace. If the chair or couch originally cost less than $300, then reupholstery may not be the cheapest option. However, if the chair is expensive, vintage, or discontinued, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-reupholstery.htm">reupholstery</a> can be the more affordable option. This is especially true if the piece of furniture is out-of-production or holds sentimental value.</p></div>

Q: How long does the upholstery process typically take?

• <div><p>The process usually takes 1-2 weeks, and it is highly influenced by the materials, complexity of the project, and any customization desired.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2015
We had an old table that a family member rescued from the side of the road and gave to us. It was a nice, old table and the right dimensions for our living room. But it had a dark, old-fashioned stain and many mars in the finish. It was also wobbly. We thought that if we could find the...
Tim Tipsord
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Reviewed in May 2014
O'Brien's crew did superb work. The prep work included a great deal of sanding, and was done better than I could have done it myself. His crew painted many windows, which look great! They were very careful to protect the furniture and floors, and to close off the areas being sanded (in case...
O'BRIEN PAINTED TO LAST
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Reviewed in February 2014
They handled our furniture with care and lifted very heavy items for us. Thanks to them for being so helpful and professional.
A Friendly & Affordable Mover
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Reviewed in August 2013
There were 3 women who came on the day of cleaning. They were on time & very polite. They dusted my home from top to bottom including my ceiling fans & diningroom chandlier. Moved my furniture out, vacumned & mop then moved my furniture back. I have wooden floors & the women mopped my floors...
LD Cleaning Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
From the first phone call to the last box in this company was great.The people were caring,professional,and very helpful. We spent way more than expected on our drive here and were broke when our furniture came.I offered the guys checks (for the tip),but,they refused,saying it was their...
On Time Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in December 2012
The move went very smoothly and was done in a timely manner. They placed the furniture in the correct room and it went very well. The price was a little higher, since we used two truck loads but was still a bargain. I would use this Company again if I ever move again. And I highly recommend...
Ewing Lovett Transfer Co
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Reviewed in August 2011
I am happy with the carpet and the installation. FYI Don't expect to hear from the pricing personnel when they have indicated. Don't expect communication between the pricing personnel and the installer scheduler. . If you require more than one day of installation due to having to...
Home Depot Inc
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Reviewed in July 2011
They left my house in disarray. They didn’t put anything back where it was supposed to be. Somebody used my master bathroom and didn’t flush, really sickening stuff. They promised to be very cautious. However, my computer is no longer working since they’ve been there. I have difficulty...
AAA Painting Co
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Reviewed in June 2010
It took somewhat longer than expected to get the work scheduled, but there were some unexpected health issues among the crew. We were not in a rush, so it didn't bother us. The cost was high compared to other estimates we obtained, but we felt it was justified because of the professionalism and...
Precision Painting
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Reviewed in August 2009
The custom-built cabinets are gorgeous, with furniture-quality finishes and great attention to detail. Their prices were competetive, and in some cases lower than prices quoted by contractors who supplied stock cabinets. They were very reasonable for extras such as slide-outs and soft-close...
Country Craftsmen
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