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Inexpensive Furniture Re-upholstery Options
You bought a small chair
for only $50, and then realized that you want to make it blend with
your existing couch so you thought of having it re-upholstered. You
inquired in a number of upholstery shops and got quotes ranging from
$300 - $500! Would you go for that? Of course not! That is just
outrageous!
It’s a good thing there
are some alternatives - much cheaper options.
1. Take upholstery classes. Most communities offer this type of
class so check them out and enroll in one of the classes. Many of
these classes include materials to use. Not only will you get to
re-upholster your chair yourself, you will also be able to gain new
skills that can be useful in the future.
2. Read Do-It-Yourself Upholstery books. These books give you step
by step instructions on how to re-upholster a worn-out piece of
furniture. The book will also give you information on where to get
the tools and materials needed for upholstering.
3. Look for a newcomer in the industry; you might find someone who
is just starting in this industry. They probably will not charge as
much as established upholstery shops. Offer to buy the material and
just pay the labor fee. Being new does not mean that the work would
be of poor quality; it might be exceptionally good because a
newcomer is trying to establish a clientele. You can even be his
source for new customers.
4. Use slipcovers. Instead of having your furniture re-upholstered,
a slipcover may work for you. There are slipcovers being sold in
retail stores, on websites, and even in online auctions.
Alternatively, you could purchase a durable canvas drop-cloth. It
goes with any color and easy to use. Just buy a size that is a
little larger than the actual size of your furniture to allow for
tucking and pinning on the sides and cushion area.
Slipcovers or drop-cloths are also easy to clean. Just toss them in
the washer, then into the dryer.
There are other possibilities available for re-upholstering your
furniture at a low cost. The best option, of course, is to do it
yourself and save the labor fees. There is no harm in trying to do
it yourself, and chances are that you’ll even learn and benefit from
the experience. However, if you still get intimidated by this type
of work, then try the other options mentioned.
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