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What do Upholsters do?

Upholstery Manchester services take your chair or sofa and strips them back to the bare frame. This frame is then checked over for strength and integrity. If the frame is sound then the upholstery will then recover the seats and backing to the piece with new cushions and fabric. Upholstery Manchester services use a mixture of traditional skills and modern materials. This can create attractive and durable items of furniture that can often be even better than the original.

Using an upholstery Manchester service can bring life back to chairs and sofas that have become faded and worn. New cushions can make sure your furniture is comfortable once again and new fabrics can bring the patterns up to date. You will be able to choose from a wide range of materials, colours and designs to ensure you get the right look for your current home decor.

Save Money and Reduce Waste

Too many people throw away good furniture that is still perfectly usable. They think just because the cushions have started to sag and the fabric faded that these items will no longer be suitable for their homes. However you can save money and reduce waste by getting your old furniture reupholstered. As long as the basic frame is still solid then there is not reason to throw away furniture just because the fabric parts are well used.

Good Frames

If you buy a good sofa or chair the first time around then it could last you many years. You will need to look for furniture that has a solid wood frame made from oak, ask, maple or another quality hardwood. These frames are strong and enduring and will weigh more than the less durable options. If you do buy a solid frame then you will be able to use an upholstery Manchester service in the future to replace the fabric parts when they become worn or faded. Here are some key ways to confirm that frames are solid and well made:

* Joints - these should be strong and crafted with double dowels (wooden pins) or screwed firmly into place. Good joints will last a long time and can also be mended easily.

* Seasoned Wood - wood that has been left to dry before construction can provide more durable furniture. This is because as wood dries it will shrink and draw back from joints and seams. However if the frame is made from a strong hardwood loose joints can be repositioned when you use upholstery Manchester services.

* Metal Braces - watch out for frames made with metal braces. This usually indicates that the wood is not such good quality and has had to be reinforced with metal for additional strength.