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Upholstery Fabrics

 

We know Upholstery Fabrics . Have been in the fabric and upholstery business for ove 40 years we have seen what works best . For familyroom furniture patio cushions and breakfast nooks. Visit our showroom and we'll help you get the right fabric for your project.

New Foam for Your Sofas and Chairs

 Have your sofa cushions seen better days ? Has your family spent too much time at home? Does your furniture look like this? New foam in your cushions can make it all better.

La Costa Upholstery sells the best foam and poly fill to it all new again. Visit our showroom and see the different foams we have. Your fabric is fine it may last for many more years and so will your new foam cushions.  760-744-1360

The Best Upholstery Fabrics for Homes with Kids and Pets

The Best Upholstery Fabrics for Homes with Kids and Pets
“Growing up, my brother and I weren’t allowed in the living room; it was for company only,” says Mitchell. Today, though, there are plenty of upholstery materials that match good looks with durability. “For children and pets—and maybe red-wine lovers—we like the easy care of a faux suede or the durability of a Sunbrella indoor-outdoor fabric,” he says. “We’re also big fans of slipcovered upholstery. And distressed leather is great—you don’t have to worry about the occasional scuff or scratch.” If you have a busy household, stay away from delicate or textured options, like silk, which could pull and aren’t as forgiving when it comes to stains.

Why Should I Re upholster my Old Furniture ?

 I get asked that question by half the people I give estimates to.

Well I can buy a new sofa  for $ 700 or a new chair for $450 , why should  I pay to recover an old sofa my parents gave me , that they only paid $ 800 for in 1985? 

Here is why , today's furniture is made to be throwed away in a couple of years. Why ? Because the furniture stores want to sell you new furniture every few years so they can continue to make money.

Nothing today is made as well as it was 20 plus years ago. Back then furniture  was built to last for decades  not months . Old sofas  and chairs were made  from real wood not plywood . They had steel springs do elastic webbing and foam cushions that you could sit on for years  and they would hold they shape.

Re purpose that "old sofa " and keep it out of the landfill by reupholstering it .

To get a quote send photos to lacostaupholstery@gmail.com

La Costa Upholstery 760-744-13060

Revolution Performance Fabrics

 Revolution Performance Fabrics are here at La Costa Upholstery . Durable cleanable and beautiful. Visit our showroom and see the hundreds of great samples . Then have the best upholstery shop on North County reupholster your furniture

760-744-1360

lacostaupholstery@gmail.com

Is that Sofa worth Re Upholstering ?

 

YOUR FIRST STEP SHOULD BE determining whether the sofa is more than 10 years old. If you have a sofa that is older than 10-15 years then right off the bat you have better quality furniture. Younger furniture is usually not sturdy enough to upholster and should definitely be tested. If you’re considering buying from Craigslist, Facebook, or from a yard sale, ask questions, check whether it wobbles, rocks or makes noise, or feels unsteady, if it still feels sturdy, that’s a great sign and could be a good candidate.

NEXT, YOU SHOULD examine the frame. A sofa that is worth reupholstering should have a frame made of hardwood with relatively few knots. Joints should feel secure and steady. If you aren’t sure whether or not the frame is hardwood, remove the cushions and try to lift the sofa. It is heavy for its size, it is more likely to be high quality if it feels really light, the wood is probably not sturdy enough to reupholster, but always check with a good upholsterer if you aren’t sure.

IF POSSIBLE, take at the springs in the frame. Higher quality sofas have coiled springs tied with twine atop the platform. If the sofa looks like it has a thin spring webbing that feels flimsy and light, then it probably isn’t worth upholstering. Don’t be afraid to check the springs by patting the underside of the sofa and feel whether the dust cover is taut. A taught dust cover is a sure sign of good construction.

ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR GUT. If you love your sofa, then you love your sofa. If it is good quality and you’re on the fence about spending the money, ask yourself whether you are likely to find a piece you like as much. The perfect shape, size, and feel of your sofa are entirely up to you when you upholster. If you want something unique to your comfort level, then upholstery is a great choice. The care, quality, and craftsmanship that goes into upholstery is one-of-a-kind and is made by artisans who care about longevity and quality.

Need New Chairs ? Why Wait?

 If you are looking to buy new furniture , a sofa maybe some chairs . You may have to wait 12 to 16 weeks to get them. Why wait ? The best furniture you can buy maybe sitting in your family room right now. If you sofa and chairs are older then 10 years they are made better than anything you can but today. Older pieces were made with "real" wood not engineered wood that is plywood.

If you love your furniture and just want new fabric La Costa Upholstery will make your sofa and chairs new again. We have thousands of fabrics to choose from in the largest fabric showroom in North County.

Call 760-744-1360

Need a New Sofa ? Why wait ?

 If you are looking to buy new furniture , a sofa maybe some chairs . You may have to wait 12 to 16 weeks to get them. Why wait ? The best furniture you can buy maybe sitting in your family room right now. If you sofa and chairs are older then 10 years they are made better than anything you can but today. Older pieces were made with "real" wood not engineered wood that is plywood.

If you love your furniture and just want new fabric La Costa Upholstery will make your sofa and chairs new again. We have thousands of fabrics to choose from in the largest fabric showroom in North County.

760-744-1360

Textile Technology

Textile Technology

The complexity and breadth of textile terminology simply couldn’t be put into a single blog post. This sequel continues to explain some of the most popular terms you’re likely to run into if you spend time working with fabric. 

Double Rubs

Double Rubs is a term to describe a unit of measure for the standard abrasion test used in home textiles manufacturing. This test conforms to a strict procedure so that all results can be accurately evaluated and compared. The test is performed with an apparatus called a Wyzenbeek Abrasion Tester, in which 4 standard-sized swatches of fabrics are placed over an oscillating drum with an abrasive surface. The fabrics are placed against the drum with a standard weight to ensure the sample makes complete contact with the apparatus. The term “double rub” comes from the fact that a single measurement is equal to one back and forth movement of the device. Typically, heavy-duty fabrics are anything greater than 15,000 double rubs. Most upholstery fabrics are in the range of 50,000 double rubs and most vinyls are around 100,000 double rubs. It’s important to understand double rubs and to correctly match them to the project.

Finish

Finish is a term used to describe any treatment that alters either the performance or aesthetics of a fabric after manufactured. Finishes can include chemical treatments to increase a fabric’s flame resistance, mildew resistance, UV resistance, abrasion durability, antimicrobial properties, etc. Crypton® Home and Revolution® are well-known examples of fabrics with a performance finish. Finishes that alter the appearance of fabric include processes such as embossing or calendaring, which involve passing a fabric through weighted rollers, either with a smooth heated surface or with a raised pattern. The calendaring process increases the smoothness and luster of fabric, while the embossing process is used to press prints and designs into the surface of the fabric. Finishes are one of the most popular ways to add functionality and usefulness to a fabric.

written by Will Reiber, B.S. in Textile Technology