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>

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Q: Is it worth reupholstering an old couch instead of buying new?

• <div><p>Reupholstering is often worthwhile for high-quality, antique, or sentimental couches, especially if the frame is sturdy. It can cost less than buying a comparable new piece and allows for customization, but may not be cost-effective for low-end furniture. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to reupholster furniture?

• <div><p>The average time it takes to reupholster a piece of furniture is around <b>eight hours</b>, but it varies significantly based on the piece. A professional can usually reupholster smaller furniture units like dining chairs or small ottomans in two to three hours, while an entire sofa might take several days or up to a week. Antique furniture tends to take longer to reupholster because greater care needs to be taken to preserve the piece. Your timeline might be a bit longer if you need other repairs done, like sanding and refinishing wood components.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of upholstering furniture instead of replacing it?

• <div><p>Upholstering allows personalization, extends furniture life, conserves resources, refreshes decor, and often costs less than buying new pieces.</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 July 2024
It was great working with Dave. I requested a custom cutting board for a Fatherâ s Day gift along with a primitive wooden star. Love the quality of the work! I would use Dave again in the future (possibly thinking about building a pantry and resurfacing some old furniture).
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Reviewed in October 2020
Recently and for the second time we had Craig work on our furniture. He had very limited time available but so did we and he came thru for us. His time estimate for completion was exact and his workmanship was truly excellent. Upholsterers these days are a rare breed and Craig is truly one of...
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Reviewed in March 2016
Painted interior and repair of drywall. The quality of the work was good. Could have been more fastidious in covering furniture on the first floor as painting ceiling on the second floor had dripped through stairway to first floor and had paint on a 250 year old piece. Could have vacuumed the...
SULLIVAN HOME SERVICES LLC.
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Reviewed in July 2015
The owner, Chris, responded on June 26th examined the furniture, and gave an estimate for cleaning and restoring the faded sofa and love seat. Because there was some "oil stains" on the top of seat backs he gave me the option of having the work performed on-site, or at his workshop. He was...
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Reviewed in April 2014
We hired Shively's to move us from a rental house to our new home. They came out and gave us a quote, and seemed courteous and honest. The day of the move, they arrived a few minutes early; three men, as discussed. After a little direction, they got to work. They were really polite, and...
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Reviewed in April 2014
Moved into a new home. Carpeting was finished when we moved in. Small pieces of something (pebbles maybe) in bedroom over area frequently used. When repairman came back for another issue, I asked what it would take to fix and he said oh we could do it but you'd have to move all your...
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Reviewed in August 2011
I was very impressed with Paul and his co-worker. They were on time and were careful to do a good job. I particularly was pleased to see that they were showing a lot of attention to detail to do it right and considered it a big point of pride in their work. They were careful when working around...
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