Replacing the fabric on a piece of furniture can dramatically change its appearance so it is important to choose your fabric with care.  We have a wide range of fabric samples for you to choose from in our Upholstery Department.  All fabric is fire retardant to comply with current fire regulations. 

There are a number of ways that a sofa or chair can be re-covered.

• Loose Covers
• Re-Covering
• Re-Upholstery

Loose Covers

These are made to loosely fit over the original chair, with a valance at the bottom enabling you to remove them for cleaning.

Re-Covering

This involves removing the original fabric and replacing it with new fabric.  A layer of fibre may be added to the existing filling and the woodwork would be re-polished if necessary before the new fabric is fitted.  

Re-Upholster

Every part of your furniture is checked and replacements made where necessary.

• All existing fabric is stripped off
• Frames are checked for movement and any loose joints will be tightened
• Webbings are checked and replaced if necessary
• Springs will be checked and replaced if weak or broken
• All foam, feather and felt fillings and padding will be replaced where necessary
• The furniture will be re-covered with your chosen material.
• Sofa and chair bases are upholstered with either hessian or a similar base cloth

This involves stripping down your furniture to the springs and frame and building up with new fillings.  When complete the re-upholstered furniture should be as good as the original.