Often time’s individuals need an upholsterer not to recover a furniture piece, but to repair it. This is one side of the upholstery industry that people tend to overlook. At Sis Upholstery, we are often able to repair the problem for far less than it would cost to recover the piece. With three generations of upholstering, we are master problem solvers and many times can find creative solutions and options to fix your problem.
The furniture industry has changed its manufacturing techniques over the last generation, making the furniture you purchase disposable instead of long lasting. This is accomplished by using lower quality materials - from the foam and fabric, right down to the wood structure. The furniture is made to last for about 5-10 years, far less than a lifetime. This type of manufacturing is intentional, so you as a consumer must buy new again. With this shift in the furniture industry, repairs are often needed.
First, a few tips when buying new furniture:
- Make sure the mechanism has a lifetime warranty
- Look for solid hardwood frames
- The fabric content should be nylon or polyester; these types of fabric add longevity to the piece (cotton is the worst wearing).
- Be sure to ask about the store’s warranty and where/how they make repairs while the furniture is under warranty (they should have it repaired by a professional upholsterer)
Next, when furniture repairs are needed, Sis Upholstery is able to fix the problem, often times making the piece better than when it was manufactured. We find cushions often wear down quickly because quality foam is not originally used. This is an easy repair – corrected by replacing the foam core of the cushion with high resilience 2.5# or higher foam. Estimates for this type of furniture repair are easy to calculate – Contact Us via e-mail with the number of cushions and the cushion dimensions (length, width, height).
There are numerous other furniture repairs; at Sis Upholstery we are equipped with the knowledge and tools to handle them all. The most effective way for us to provide an accurate estimate is if we can receive photos of the piece. Contact Us via e-mail, send pictures, a description of the problem and your contact information (phone number, name, etc.). Certain repairs can easily be handled by the customer, in those situations we will gladly provide instruction and answer any questions you may have.
Note: The best way for us to provide any estimate is by receiving an e-mail with pictures of the piece, a detailed description and a phone number where we can reach you at to discuss your needs and wants.
