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>

Is it better to reupholster or replace furniture?

• <div><p>In most cases, it is more affordable to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">reupholster furniture than it is to replace it</a>, 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.</p></div>

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Q: Are there any warranties or guarantees for reupholstered couches?

• <div><p>Although it&rsquo;s not standard, many upholstery professionals offer warranties on their workmanship, typically ranging from six months to several years. However, most warranties don't cover normal wear and tear, damage from spills and other accidents, or problems with the original furniture frame. Before starting your project, be sure to ask about warranty terms, what is covered, and any exclusions. </p></div>

Q: Is it worth reupholstering an old or antique chair?

• <div><p>Reupholstering an old or antique chair can be worthwhile if the frame is still sturdy and the piece has sentimental or monetary value. Reupholstery often costs less than buying a high-quality new chair, and you can customize the look. However, extensive repairs or rare fabrics may increase the total cost.</p></div>

Q: Can you reupholster over old material?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t possible. You can ask your professional to see if this is an option for your piece.</p></div>

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Georgea, Antonio and Tobias did an excellent job with our move into storage. All of our furniture was wrapped in blankets and very well protected. They worked quickly, finished sooner than expected and were courteous and friendly. Weâ re in temporary housing for a few weeks but will...
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After a long distance move, I hired them to unload the truck into the garage, which was estimated to take four hours, based on loading time. They did a wonderful job and it was a pleasant surprise that they finished in less than three hours. We were very happy how easy they made it look, not...
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Chad and his guy were very professional and polite. Took good care of the furniture and other fragile household items. Ashlee Transport were very reasonable with prices. I canâ t thank them enough in doing a fantastic job. I look forward in doing business with you in the future
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They were very professional and overall friendly. Helped move some furniture in my garage, definitely will use again!
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Quick response, friendly interaction, flexible with timing. Removed some large furniture, and was very careful of the house in the process. Very nice.
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We had to move in the rain and these young men took good care to carefully wrap our furniture in plastic and deliver it without a scratch - impressive.
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When TikTok Moving came to pick us up, they arrived on time and the crew that was sent to us was more than ready to work with us. They depicted great skills in handling all household goods; putting furniture into boxes and putting electronics together. Their great care in packing and on transit...
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broke glass on one piece of furnature. replaced it but used another style of glass. truck not clean on the inside. this resulted in getting black dirt on some furniture which i am still trying to get out.
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Campbell Moving & Storage Inc, provided exceptional, high quality professional services to us, from the estimate (by Paul) through the farewells at our new home. Four moving specialists (Omar, Isroel, Wilson and Juan) and two trucks worked tirelessly to carefully pack and move our furniture and...
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Well they didn't move the all the furniture I paid for. I ripped all my muscles in my back cause they would not move a certain piece so I had to do it myself. Then they cut my cable wire in half and didn't tell me so I had to go out and buy a 100 ' cable and install it myself which was not fun....
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