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Auto Upholstery: How to Repair Leather Car Seats & Upholstery

Repairing auto upholstery is one of the best ways to make an old car look new. Here's how to repair leather car seats and upholstered car seats and what it costs.

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

How to reupholster a couch in 6 easy steps

Need to know how to reupholster a couch? If you have an old couch that's in need of a revive, reupholstering is easier than you think.

What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

Revive Your Furniture with Reupholstery, Slipcovers, and Draperies

Now that you've chosen just the right fabric for your Spring interiors, it's time to think about where that fabric will be placed. Will your new fabric don your draperies, or will you use it to reupholster your chair/sofa or as a slipcover?

10 Trends in Wallcoverings

Wallcoverings are one of the easiest avenues toward generating design impact in an interior space. Read about the latest looks and trends the Wallcoverings Association is noticing.

The Perks and Perils of Reupholstering Old Furniture

Secondhand upholstered pieces can add character to a room, but beware of bugs, snakes and hidden costs

The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Your Furniture With Upholstery

Should You Reupholster Your Furniture?

Let us set the stage: You have an old armchair that accompanies a side table in your living room. It has been in your family for years, and frankly, has seen better days. Do you toss it or reupholster? The answer: It depends. Clients consult with us on what to do with old furniture often. …

Important Facts to Know Before Cleaning Upholstery

Upholstered furniture care tag gives you valuable suggestions to remove the stains from the furniture. If you find the care tag on the furniture it is well and good, ensure to follow each instruction properly to maintain cleanliness and quality of your furniture. If the care tag is not available on the furniture which helps… Read More »

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

psa--do not iron upholstery dust cover fabric

I'm almost finished making my padded headboard and wanted to make the back look finished so I was going to use that black thin fabric that they put under sofas, etc. I was going to iron it to get the wrinkles out.I had the iron on low, put it down and it immediately stuck and took a piece the shape...

AE Furniture & Upholstery Repairs

We provide a full re-upholstery service and in-home repairs service for most types of furniture - sofas, chairs, recliners, footstools, wooden

Tips for Cleaning Leather Upholstery

Leather is a popular choice in furniture, car interiors, clothes and accessories. Along with the cozy leather sofa and great shoes, comes the frustration of keeping them clean.

Getting Fun Foods Out of Furniture Upholstery

Summer time brings with it many fun foods, from pizza and soda to ice cream and popsicles. While fun to enjoy on a hot summer day, many of these foods can spell trouble for furniture upholstery. When sticky fingers and dripping snacks find their way onto the couch cushions, don’t despair – these simple techniques can be surprisingly effective. And don’t act too quickly before doing your research; some well-intentioned attempts to clean a spot may push the stain deeper, setting it into…

Easy Steps to Cleaning ULC Upholstery

We need to keep our hands clean, not touch our face, and keep the surfaces of our counters and furniture clean. This includes upholstered furniture. From wood and laminate to metal and steel, Unive…