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>

What else should I consider when I ship my bedroom furniture?

• <div><p>You should consider the time needed to clean and prepare your bedroom set for transit. A few days before moving, vacuum, dust, and clean your furniture with a mild cleaning solution. Depending on the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-services-you-didnt-know-movers-offer.htm">movers and the services</a> you pick, you might need to pre-pack the mattress and box spring in boxes designed for beds and disassemble some furniture by removing doors and hardware. Finally, don’t forget to take plenty of pictures documenting the pre-move condition in case you need to file a claim.</p></div>

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Q: What maintenance does upholstered furniture require?

• <div><p>Regular vacuuming, spot cleaning, and protecting surfaces from sun exposure prevents wear and fading, preserving longevity.</p></div>

Q: Can I upholster furniture myself, and what skills are needed?

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

Q: Is it better to repair or replace old furniture?

• <div><p>When deciding whether to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">reupholster, repair, or replace old furniture</a>, consider its age, level of wear and tear, and overall value. It&rsquo;s usually better to repair old furniture because older pieces tend to be made out of hardwood, like oak and maple, whereas newer furniture is more often made out of plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and other less durable materials. When determining whether it&rsquo;s worth the price to repair a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture repair services.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2024
Fernando and his crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of my home which included the lanai. They moved the furniture off and back on to the lanai. Fernando was in contact every day. We ran into issues with the weather but Fernando came every day to let me know what the plan for the...
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Reviewed in April 2024
TJ at cutting edge and his team not only are experienced and able to adapt to every challenge I put in front of them and execute perfectly. Our business has been working with TJ on several projects both commercial and residential applications. We have collaborated with Cutting edge for custom...
Cutting Edge Furniture & Design
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Reviewed in December 2017
We communicated with him our deadlines for each project at the point of sale, and continued to update him as the home was built. Frank does beautiful wood-working, however he is terrible at communicating, time management and most of all, ethics. He took full payment in advance for the butcher...
Wood Butchers of WNY
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Reviewed in July 2017
Extremely happy with the services. Very professional. Completed the job ahead of schedule. Showed up each day on time. Moved furniture, painted the walls and replaced furniture. Cleaned up each day. Highly recommend Deluca painting.
DeLuca's Painting
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Reviewed in October 2016
It went great, surpassing all expectations! They contacted me by email and phone, first to get the addresses and find out what was needed and then later to confirm details and date. The day before the move, they called to say that they had a conflict and we agreed to have them come in the...
ARKO Moving
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Reviewed in May 2016
We were pleased with the wide selection of material choices in this shop. Although we were told our furniture would take 2 1/2 months, it was done in 2 weeks. Some of the work was not done correctly when I went to pick them up and they fixed it and apologized. I would go back here again.
UPHOLSTERY UNLIMITED
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Reviewed in April 2016
The owner was very good at calling me back when I left messages to arrange. This was a lifesaver service! I don't know what we'd have done without them! We were to have three guys, but one could not come, so the rate/hour was adjusted accordingly. The young men were wicked hard workers, very...
Conjerti Moving Co
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Reviewed in October 2014
The 2 people who came were very pleasant. I told them I would let the carpet dry for a day before putting the furniture back. I didn't look at the carpet until the next day. I noticed the next day that there were 2 large stains that weren't there before the carpet was cleaned, not sure if it...
Spotless Carpet Cleaners
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Reviewed in August 2014
Terrible. Avoid these scam artists at all costs! They told me the furniture was American made, but when I got it home it had "Made in China" printed on the bottom. The said some of the tables I ordered would take 8 weeks to come in. Every 8 weeks a table would show up broken, and they would...
CAROLINA FURNITURE
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Reviewed in October 2013
Their installers were on time and professional. They were neat and clean. Covered all of our rugs and moved furniture to make sure there was no damage. Did a perfect install job. Our existing stone work was in perfect condition when they were finished. In fact they grouted an area, where...
Countryside Stove & Chimney
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