Why Re Upholster your Old Furniture?

Recover or Reupholster? If a sofa or chair is in good shape on the inside and all it needs is a fresh new fabric on the outside, that'srecovering. When a piece needs work on the inside, either partially or totally (new webbing, re-tied springs, new fillings, re-cushioning) that's reupholstering. Both are the province of the upholsterer, marine fabricator or auto trimmer. The upholsterer works from the frame, up... much the way the furniture maker does. So, if your old piece has a good frame, there's some significant initial saving to be had. Using modern materials with traditional skills can provide you with results that are even better than the original. In the hands of a good professional, you can get a full measure of value for your money, and quality that's hard to match. Reupholstery or restoration is one of the few professions in the domain of the hand skills that is alive and well in the assembly line age. So, if you have a lumpy old sofa, or a frayed chair that's beginning to shed its stuffing, take another look before dismissing it as a "has been". It could be the beginning of a beautiful new piece. This recycling of quality furniture will bring much pleasure in seeing a fashionable new piece bounce back out of the old one. If your old sofa (or chair) frame has stood up for ten years or more, it's probably good or it wouldn't have lasted that long. Good frames don't wear out. Over the years a good wood frame has jumped 100% OR MORE IN PRICE.

Hardwood, The Key to a Quality Frame Good frames are made of hardwood - oak, maple, ash, alder or mahogany. These woods are strong and enduring and the upholsterer can tell them by their weight. They're heavy! That's why salespeople will often lift up one end of a sofa when showing it to a customer. They are indicating a quality feature of the furniture, which is the frame's weight. You can do some testing yourself by lifting pieces similar to your own and comparing to see how they feel

New foam for Furniture Cushions

If you feel that the cushions on your furniture need some help , have they gone flat , lost too much down or feel lumpy , we can help . They may need to have all new foam , maybe just add some fill to them .
We do this all the time , if your fabric still looks good and you don't want to replace the whole piece just bring in the cushions and we can make them feel new again

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What to look for When Buying New Furniture

When shopping for furniture here are some things to look out for so you can make a good choice.
Jerry says " there is down in the pillows" that doesn't mean they are down pillows . They are made with poly fill and a small amount of feathers added in so they can say " down pillows ".
The problem is the feather stick to the poly fill and get lumpy , then look and feel cheap.
One more thing is " leather seating" , that means  is that the seat  back rest and arm rest are leather and the rest of the furniture is vinyl or recast leather .
The leather may hold up to wear but the vinyl or recast fails and starts to peel  or split .
Be informed , know what to look for when you are ready to spend a lot of money .
The phase " buyer beware" is very true

Chenille Upholstery Fabrics

If you are considering re upholstering a sofa or chairs and what a fabric that soft durable and easy to maintain , look at Chenille s .
We have many to choose from in all price ranges. When we get in new samples we check them to see how well they will wear and if they will hold up to sun light and pets . With over 40 years in the upholstery trade we have seen a lot . We know from experience and often see the same customers
over those 40 plus years and asking them how they furniture has held up .
We have a good incite of fabrics and how they preform.
Stop by and see our great selection of in door and out door fabrics

 

Fire pit Cushions

Hi
It's Fall in San Diego and soon the temperatures to fall , but we can still enjoy our
out door spaces . If you have a fire pit , outdoor TV or just a wonderful seating
space and are looking to beautify with cushions and pillows see what is new
in outdoor fabrics. La Costa Upholstery has lots of new Sunbrella , Out Dura
and Perennials Fabrics

Upholstery Fabrics On Line

When it comes to looking for fabric to do your upholstery project.
Knowledge is king , and finding someone who can guide you to the right fabric for you
project will make all the difference .

It's not just what you like in color or pattern but also will that fabric wear well , will it fade
will it hold it's shape on the family room sofa ? Or is it going to fail in a year or two ?
There  are many thing to consider when you are spending a good amount on something
you would like to last .

The on line stores are only there to sell you fabric , they don't  have the years of experience
of  do upholstery work , they don't know fabrics will wear in the real world.
Only a person with years in the upholstery business will have that.
You may have heard " how do you get to be expert at something " repetition.
For 38 years La Costa Upholstery has be doing furniture upholstery.
We have seen it all and we know what fabrics will preform best for you,
we are not here to sell you just any fabric

Mid Century Modern Fabrics @ La Costa Upholstery

If you are looking for fabrics that have that mid-century modern look , we just got more sample books from RM CO CO and Barrow Fabrics . There are great geometries Textures , solids and prints.
Visit our showroom for the largest selection of upholstery fabrics 
in North County