New Foam for your Furniture Cushions by La Costa Upholstery

If your furniture cushions are feeling too soft or have gone flat we can help bring them back to life.Just today we have had 4 clients bring in their cushions for us to replace the foam in them,Don't buy a new sofa or chair fix what you have at a fraction of the cost of new piece

Winter Deals!

Winter Deals ! Have your patio cushions done in January ! Be ahead of the game have your out door furniture done when you aren't using it. Like having your air conditioning serviced done wait until it gets hot! There lots of great fabrics from Sunbrella , Perennials and many others. Come in a see how your back yard can be one of a kind, not just what Home Depot or Lowes has in store.

Double-Rub upholstery fabrics

 Double-Rub 

For designers, it's called abrasion data. It is extremely important when you are selecting your fabric for upholstered pieces that are going to be subjected to high traffic (ie. the family room).

What it means is quite simple - double-rub is a testing method that uses a special machine that passes a testing pad back and forth over the fabric until it is worn out. Each back-and-forth pass is known as a double-rub. Domestic fabrics are usually rated at 25,000 double-rubs, so if you are purchasing one that is over 50,000 - you are good to go! Commercial-grade fabrics usually wear out after 100,000 to 250,000 double-rubs. You can't visually tell how well fabric will hold up until it has been tested.

What is the best Fabric for your Sofa?

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The upholstery fabric for a new sofa or armchair is a big investment—you don’t want to be second-guessing it a few months after the piece arrives on your doorstep. Choose the wrong material and you’ll find yourself battling snags and stains. Make a mistake on the color or pattern, and the whole room suffers (or you’ll wind up splurging to have the piece reupholstered). So before you pick your new upholstery fabric, read on to find out what you should consider in terms of durability, comfort, and style. Here's how to zero in on a fabric choice you’ll be happy to live with for years.

What Is Upholstery, Anyway?

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and grew in popularity during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Over the years, a wide variety of materials have been used, from hay to horsehair to wool. Modern upholstered items use metal springs and foam for greater durability. While the interior materials may not be visible, they make a big difference in whether the piece is comfortable . And though fabric can always be changed—and may need to be, depending on wear and tear—choosing high-quality inner layers will help make sure the piece will last for years to come.

How to Choose the Best Upholstery Fabric for Your Sofa (or Chair, or Headboard…)

As you shop for an upholstery fabric, let your practical needs lead, advise Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, cofounders of the home-furnishings company that shares their names. “First, consider how you live and who will use the piece,” says Williams. “This will help guide you on the type of material to choose.” You may love the look of that silk velvet, but it will quickly get destroyed in a house with kids or pets. Pieces in high-traffic areas, such as family or living rooms, will need durable fabrics, while furniture that doesn't get as much wear and tear, such as a bedroom settee or headboard, can sport any type of textile.