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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.

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.

Your Guide to Professional Furniture Reupholstery

To update your leather furniture, reupholstery will save your favorite furniture pieces. Here's your guide to professional furniture reupholstery.

From Old to New: Re-Upholstery

Think twice before tossing your old furniture to the dumpster pile. Bring your pieces to Kurtz Collection for a custom re-upholstery. Quality furniture doesn’t have to be discarded because the fabric is a bit frayed. We have tons of fabrics and styles to choose from to make your old piece good as new.

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...

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.

The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Your Furniture With Upholstery

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…

Go for the Bold: 14 Great Ideas for Patterned Upholstery

Dare to distance yourself from neutral, solid furniture fabrics for rooms that spring to life

SPRUCE Upholstery Inspiration of the Week: Horses!

(Little Miss Sassy, a new member of the family)This weekend I spent some time with my dad out at a ranch that keeps and cares for cutting horses. If you aren’t familiar with a cutting horse, these are the kind that “cut” cattle away from the herd for various reasons like branding or giving shots. Cows like to stay close together, so it can be tricky coming into the herd and pulling out one cow at a time with just you and…

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. …

Clean Upholstery Stains with Whipped Detergent

Spills on your couch can be difficult to spot clean and many people go to using expensive and harsh chemical cleaners. Before you resort to that, try removing the spot using dish detergent that's been whipped by a hand mixer.

Now offering eco/family friendly upholstery

Shumake Furniture Company has been an anchor of the Decatur community for 85 years providing quality furniture to commercial and residential customers. This fourth generation family business continues to thrive with its unique designs, outstanding furniture options, and great customer service. When the time comes to furnish your room the options are endless on where […]

5 Ways to Work with Large Floral Prints on Upholstery

If you associate floral prints with grandma's house, it's time to reconsider. Large floral prints can go with many different styles if you know these tips.

Spruce Upholstery Blogging Tour & Exciting Giveaways

Finally, the book that is going to help me put my upholstery dreams to work and tackle what seems to be a daunting task has arrived! Earlier this year, I