{"id":30804,"date":"2020-11-06T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T06:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/?p=30804"},"modified":"2023-12-22T14:07:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T14:07:29","slug":"the-seven-most-impossible-upholstery-tasks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.vintiqueupholstery.com\/?p=30804","title":{"rendered":"The seven most impossible upholstery tasks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Very rarely does an upholstery project<\/a> come my way that I have to turn away. Usually, if someone brings me a piece of furniture, whatever state it\u2019s in, I can see its future potential. And I\u2019m flexible enough to work around even the strangest requests. But, every so often, there are things that are simply impossible or not worth the bother. Here are the enquiries that strike fear into the hearts of every upholsterer\u2026<\/p>\n

1) \u201cCan you fix a broken spring?\u201d<\/h2>\n

In theory, yes, but in practice, this is a nightmare! Someone recently contacted me about a snuggle chair. They loved its look but said it was too springy and uncomfortable to sit on. Now, the problem with this is that fixing a fundamental part of the seat\u2019s construction is a huge task. To get access to a seat\u2019s components, you have to strip back the outside fabrics and stuffings, the inside back and inside arms to even get in there in the first place. See, it\u2019s not that simple and it\u2019s costly as it takes time and precision to put the fabrics and stuffings back meticulously. However, it’s worth it if you love your chair and love the current fabric.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTackling one aspect of a chair in isolation is very rarely as straightforward as it sounds.\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019m the first to recommend a full overhaul of the insides if we\u2019re doing an entire re-upholstery project and taking things back to scratch. But, tackling one aspect of a chair in isolation is very rarely as straightforward as it sounds.<\/p>\n

\"Broken<\/p>\n

2) \u201cCan you re-upholster my sofa at home?\u201d<\/h2>\n

I get a few requests to upholster in situ. Maybe the prospect of transporting a hefty piece of furniture down to my workshop is too much trouble, or a customer wants to avoid the disruption of moving things around. I do understand, but at the same time, it\u2019s just not practical for me to do this.<\/p>\n

For a start, my workshop is set up to meet all the health and safety regulations. Plus, I have all my tools and kit to hand, such as a cutting table, tacks compressor etc. Re-upholstery is a seriously messy business. I\u2019m much better equipped to tackle any issues in my space with everything I need to get the job done around me.<\/p>\n

\"Reupholstery<\/p>\n

3) \u201cWill you make me some loose covers?\u201d<\/h2>\n

In short, the answer is no. I hate loose covers and these days we honestly don\u2019t need them. For me, it\u2019s like putting a lovely chair or sofa in a baggy jumper. The whole benefit of loose covers is that you can take them off and wash them, but they always lose their shape over time. Fabrics are so technical these days that you actually don\u2019t need the fallback of throwing something in a\u00a0washing machine. Stain-resistance is key when choosing a new fabric. So forget the loose covers, just go for fixed and find yourself a great, robust fabric for around the same price.<\/p>\n

\"Loose<\/p>\n

4) \u201cWill you re-upholster my Ligne Roset Togo?\u201d<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s a particular name that has the potential to bring every upholsterer out in a cold sweat: Ligne Roset Togo. Being honest, it\u2019s a nightmare! This chair may be the last word in relaxed seating, but it\u2019s virtually impossible to recover. Or at least it\u2019s as expensive as buying new. Whilst I always try to preserve the life of a classic piece of furniture, this one, in particular, is not worth the bother. The labour costs alone are through the roof and if you could see the complexity it involves, you\u2019d understand why.<\/p>\n

\"Ligne<\/p>\n

5) \u201cMy chair has woodworm. Help!\u201d<\/h2>\n

If any piece has active woodworm, however much you love it, I\u2019d advise you to run a mile. Whilst woodworm can be treated, there is always a risk it could become active again \u2013 especially in the joints. Even when woodworm has been previously active, there is usually a weakness that remains forever. I\u2019m a big believer that even the most unpromising, bashed up furniture should get a second shot and be fixed. But if it has woodworm? I\u2019d honestly leave it well alone.<\/p>\n

\"Old<\/p>\n

\"Red<\/p>\n

6) \u201cCould you create a bench seat for me?\u201d<\/h2>\n

Well, yes, I\u2019d love to. But this is arguably the most underestimated process an upholsterer can do. I guess it looks easy \u2013 how hard could it be to create one simple, straight cushion? BUT, people always seem to think it will be inexpensive and I\u2019m afraid to tell you it\u2019s not. There\u2019s the cost of foam and fabric of course, and then a wooden frame. The accuracy has to be spot on too. If you\u2019re a single millimetre out with your measurements, the whole thing will end up a disaster. So, by all means, plan a fabulous bench seat for your kitchen or outdoor space, but don\u2019t bank on it being a cheaper alternative to standard seating.<\/p>\n

7) \u201cMy sofa only needs new fabric, everything else is fine.\u201d<\/h2>\n

When I hear a customer say they \u2018only need new fabric\u2019, alarm bells ring for me. Your chair or sofa may look perfectly sound on the outside, but you\u2019d be surprised at what lies beneath. Until you start stripping back a piece, you never quite know what\u2019s going on inside. Sometimes it\u2019s just the fabric that\u2019s holding the whole thing together. It\u2019s very rare that a piece doesn\u2019t need some kind of repair, or even just better quality foam, stuffing, seats or padding.<\/p>\n

I always provide an estimate rather than a fixed quote for exactly that reason and I\u2019d never give something back without giving it a full \u2018service\u2019, if you like. What you end up with though is a fully refurbished piece of furniture that has a whole new lease of life.<\/p>\n

\"Reupholstered<\/p>\n

Have you got a (hopefully not impossible) project in mind? Drop me a line for an initial, no-obligation quote, by filling in the online contact form<\/a>. Alternatively, you can email me directly at hello@test.vintiqueupholstery.com<\/a>\u00a0or call me on 07764 182 783<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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