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 prevent leather furniture from peeling?

• <div><p>Ongoing maintenance of your leather furniture is the only way to prevent it from peeling and cracking. Real leather will peel and crack as it dries out. Leather conditioners are a great way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-protect-your-leather-furniture-years-come.htm">protect your leather furniture</a> from drying out, and you’ll need to apply it about twice each year. It’s also a good idea to keep abrasive materials away from your leather to prevent cracking and peeling, including belt buckles, shoes, and multi-surface cleaners, especially those that contain alcohol.</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: Do services include refinishing or upholstery?

• <div><p>Yes, many custom builders offer finishing and upholstery options tailored to your style.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to reupholster a chair?

• <div><p>The time to reupholster a chair varies by the type and the project&rsquo;s complexity. Simple dining chairs may take a few hours, while larger or more intricate chairs like wingbacks can take several days. Most professional upholsterers complete the job within one to two weeks, including material sourcing and scheduling.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
We had carpets and furniture cleaned and everything looks like new again! Very courteous and reasonable pricing.
Rainbow International Of East Central Missouri
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Reviewed in April 2024
Larry got my tables built very fast and his prices are cheap for the how beautiful the tables are! Larry is the only person that me and my husband have furniture built for us itâ s so beautiful and I absolutely love it!!!
Elderberry Wood Works
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Reviewed in November 2022
We will use Hillâ s from now on. They are the best we have experienced. All the furniture was moved even the really heavy chairs.
The Hill's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in December 2018
(1) Excellent work, neat, clean, efficient, timely done, and we’re very happy with the results. Tim’s friendly personality makes it easy to communicate ideas with and we appreciated his suggestions. We will definitely use Tandem Trades again in the future. (2) Great ideas for interior design,...
Tandem Trades LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
The gentleman who presented us with our estimate was very professional, and prompt with his arrival for the appraisal and with the presentation of the fee. The movers, three gentleman, were great. They were efficient, courteous, careful in the handling of our furniture, and punctual in arrivals...
Cord North American
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Reviewed in January 2016
Everything was done to our satisfaction. We felt like the cost was reasonable. They didn't try to "sell" us more than what we'd asked for which some places do. For example, the downstairs carpet was only "wrinkled" in 4 spots and instead of saying they had to stretch the whole carpet, he gave me...
Sams Carpet Cleaning & Repairs
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Reviewed in December 2011
Recently I purchased a "Rhythm Clock" from Nebraska Furniture Mart. Instead of going to the store myself, I decided to puchase the clock from their website. This every expensve (almost 500 dollar) clock was to be a Christmas present for my wife. During the checkout procedure I had the choice of...
Nebraska Furniture Mart
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Reviewed in September 2011
I suspected they were stealing. I found one of my items that were broken in the trash. They were throwing items away with out my permission. They ruined my antique mirror, brush and comb set that was my mothers. They ruined scrapbooks and lost precious memories. they also ruined my antique...
Servpro Intellectual Property Inc
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Reviewed in May 2010
The movers were right on time, and helped take my furniture apart. They also accommodated a stop along the way to a storage unit to unload some of my boxes and belongings. They were polite, careful with my things and made sure to position the furniture/boxes where I needed them in my new home...
N.L. Wilson Moving, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2006
He was very careful of our carpet. He put a cloth down so the carpet wouldn't get dirty. In addition, he moved the furniture and put it back in place. I thought he was timely and helpful.
Bain Oil Co
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