Furniture Reupholstery
First thing we like to do is to make sure wether your piece needs regluing.
Rewebbing or extra padding, an itemized estimate will explain all the details and scope of your project,Including labor cost, recommended yardage to be ordered, and cost for materials.
Some of reupholstery services we do:
- Hand tied spring seats, Tufting , Channel Backs, Throw pillows, bolsters.
- Fillers / Paddings available:Cotton, Dacron, Feathers, Foam, Hypoallergenic Fiber-Fill, Horsehair ( natural or synthetic ) and Down mixes of 50/50 or 80/20.
- Trims: single or double cord, Twisted rope, Brass tacks, Gimps, fringes, Tassels and more.
Check out our collection of fine fabrics, Vinyls and leathers imported and domestic, your Furniture transforms at an unhurried pace. Tack and hammer upholstery carefully hand fitted to deliver results that will impress.
Your fabric or ours, same price.
Leather is sold in full hides only, over 300 leather samples to pick from !
some FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will refinishing hurt the value of my item ?It depends on several factors: Age, Origin, Maker, Provenance , Pedigree, Condition. In very general and loose terms, if your item is just aged and old there probably is no value to be concerned about. On the other hand, if you have a Fine Antique that has not been disturbed for the past Century, then you may have good reason to be concerned and the best thing is to Restore the old finish.
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What is French Polish ?It is basically Shellac.Thinned and applied by hand with a rag ball, rubbed to a High Gloss.
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Is Lacquer always shiny and glossy ?No. Lacquers are made in several different sheens: Gloss,Semi-Gloss,Satin and Matte or Dull.
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What’s the difference between Restoring the finish and Refinishing ?When you ask for refinishing: the item is stripped down to bare wood. When you ask for the finish to be Restored, the old finish is not removed.
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What causes White spots on my Dining Table and how can I remove them ?White spots on the finish are commonly caused by placing either a cold or hot item on a top. If the damage is on the outermost layer of finish, it can be rubbed out, if it’s under the top coat, the best solution may be to strip and refinish. Rubbing Compound will remove some of the finish along with the white cloudy spot, the whole top has to be rubbed.
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Can Veneered furniture be refinished ?Yes, only the old finish is removed, and then the piece should be sanded by hand.
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What kind of damage is produced by Dipping furniture to remove old finishes ?Discoloration, Glue Joints fail, Veneers lift and bubble, Warpage, ,Cracking, Moisture loss , Corrosion and more. It should be avoided.