Reupholster Chairs, Benches and Footstools

To reupholster an armchair, we must first examine what is underneath the fabric that you can see the support which you can’t. So we begin by stripping off the top material to look at the springs, webbing or foam that is beneath. Often it’s easy to see that the structure is damaged before beginning this process as there is sagging, tears, wear and other damage already visible.

However, there is little point in merely covering up the underlying issues with fresh fabric, the support must be fit for purpose. All supports and stuffings are examined and either cleaned and secured in the case of springs and horse hair or replaced completely with new items. This is often the case with older chairs, springs can retain their integrity but often webbing and hessian will need to be replaced. After a close examination, we decide what can be salvaged and reused. Customers are advised about the type and quantity of fabric required. Then there are options, customers may choose to replace the traditional materials with modern ones such as foam and wadding which may be quicker and more cost-effective. After a discussion with the customer about the way forward, we can start to rebuild the underlying structure.