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Directory membership plans

Breaking down membership tiers I’m focusing on creating a blog post that explains the free and paid membership tiers: Basic, Pro, and Elite. Each tier will include custom fields, with the more expensive tiers unlocking all the features of the…

What is upholstery? definition, jobs, and basics

What is upholstery furniture?

Upholstery is the craft of padding, springing, and covering furniture—and the people who do it are called upholsterers. Today the field spans living‑room sofas, car seats, and even airplane cabins, employs about 55 000 people in the U.S., and feeds a global…

Types of upholstery fabric: easy guide

Types of upholstery fabric: easy guide

Reupholstery fabric comes in three big groups—natural, synthetic, and performance—and each has its own feel, strength, and care rules. Cotton and linen breathe but wrinkle; microfiber and polyester shrug off spills; brands like Sunbrella and Crypton fight stains and sun fade. Use…

Is it worth reupholstering a sofa?

Is it worth reupholstering a sofa?

Reupholstering costs $600–$4,000 for most couches, while new sofas typically run $1,500–$3,000 for mid-range fabric and $4,000+ for leather. A high-quality leather redo can extend a frame’s life up to 25 years and keeps one more bulky item out of…

How much does it cost to reupholster a couch?

Cost to reupholster a couch: simple price guide

Short answer first: Reupholstering a couch usually costs $600 – $4 000. The price jumps with bigger pieces, pricey fabric, tough shapes, or leather. DIY cuts labor, but materials still run $200 – $900. Read on for a clear cost chart, quick money‑savers, and links to…