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AuSable Upholstery

2860 E Houghton Lake Dr
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AuSable Upholstery

2860 E Houghton Lake Dr
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For over 35 years, Ausable Upholstery located in Houghton Lake, MI has been your premier source for all of your automotive and marine interior repairs, restorations, and renovations. We specialize in residential and commercial custom upholstery work and our services include, boat seats, canvas boat tops, cushions, antiques and supplies, canvas fabrication, leather work, garage and boat enclosures and so much MORE! "No job too large or too small!" "Recover her lost treasures!" Proud Member of the Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Professional Upholsters.

For over 35 years, Ausable Upholstery located in Houghton Lake, MI has been your premier source for all of your automotive and marine interior repairs, restorations, and renovations. We specialize in residential and commercial custom upholstery work and our services include, boat seats, canvas boat tops, cushions, antiques and supplies, canvas fabrication, leather work, garage and boat enclosures and so much MORE! "No job too large or too small!" "Recover her lost treasures!" Proud Member of the Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Professional Upholsters.

Knitter's Custom Sewing and Upholstery

8895 W Gary St
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Knitter's Custom Sewing and Upholstery

8895 W Gary St
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12 years of experience

Here at Knitter's Custom Sewing and Upholstery we take pride in our work, weather it is a simple repair or a full boat interior, our customer service and quality always comes first.

Here at Knitter's Custom Sewing and Upholstery we take pride in our work, weather it is a simple repair or a full boat interior, our customer service and quality always comes first.

Ideal Reupholstery

1400
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Ideal Reupholstery

1400
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ideal Reupholstery is a family business with over 30 years experiance. We specialize in residential and commercial furniture upholstery. We are a Fabric Outlet with hundreds of custom order and clearance fabrics. We do custom window treatments. And we have years of experience in all of your interior decorating projects.

Ideal Reupholstery is a family business with over 30 years experiance. We specialize in residential and commercial furniture upholstery. We are a Fabric Outlet with hundreds of custom order and clearance fabrics. We do custom window treatments. And we have years of experience in all of your interior decorating projects.

JULIA'S UPHOLSTERY

315 E MAIN ST
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JULIA'S UPHOLSTERY

315 E MAIN ST
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you can sit on it I can upholster it. This is my motto and we do so much more. I reupholster all kinds of furniture, Restraunt booths seats, Boat seat and tops. Snowmobile seats and covers. I sew patches on leather vests and jackets. I put zippers in jackets. I even put binding on rugs.

If you can sit on it I can upholster it. This is my motto and we do so much more. I reupholster all kinds of furniture, Restraunt booths seats, Boat seat and tops. Snowmobile seats and covers. I sew patches on leather vests and jackets. I put zippers in jackets. I even put binding on rugs.

Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning

1313 Michigan Ave
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Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning

1313 Michigan Ave
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Customers say: Quality work
43 years of experience

Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning has two locations in Mid-Michigan to serve you - Alma and Mt Pleasant. We are a full service Awning, Graphics and Upholstery business with over 20 years of experience. Some of our services include: auto and boat seats recovered or repaired, retractable awnings, awning and canvas repairs, auto graphics, store signage and awnings, furniture re-upholstering and repairs, banners and design service. We work hard to give you personal service and attention and the best pricing.

Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning has two locations in Mid-Michigan to serve you - Alma and Mt Pleasant. We are a full service Awning, Graphics and Upholstery business with over 20 years of experience. Some of our services include: auto and boat seats recovered or repaired, retractable awnings, awning and canvas repairs, auto graphics, store signage and awnings, furniture re-upholstering and repairs, banners and design service. We work hard to give you personal service and attention and the best pricing.

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.

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

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.

In most cases, it is more affordable to reupholster furniture than it is to replace it, but it depends on the quality and age of the furniture you’re considering getting reupholstered. Antique pieces are always worth reupholstering, as it’s the only way to preserve the piece and extend its life. Newer pieces of furniture are more often made using lower-quality materials like medium-density fiberboard or plywood that don’t have the same lifespan as things like hardwood. For newer pieces, your furniture reupholstery specialist should be able to help you determine the best course of action.

DIY upholstery is feasible for simple pieces with the right tools and skills, though intricate jobs typically require professional expertise for the best results.

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