There are many people who like to do things around the home for themselves. These type of people would rather learn how to do something than pay a company or an individual to do it for them. For example, many homeowners enjoy doing their upholstery whether it be a chair cushion, a favorite chair, or the living room sofa. This article will explain a few of the more important upholstery tips which can help you to reupholster any piece of furniture in your home.
The first thing to remember is to purchase fabric which has a thickness that makes it difficult to pull. It does not need to be upholstery fabric, but it does need to be strong and durable. For example, a cotton fabric will not do the job because it is not tough enough. It is also important to have a helper when doing upholstery. For most upholstery jobs you will need two set of hands. One set will pull the fabric tight while the other set staples fabric into place. Besides, there is an old saying that says two are better than one and this will be true in this case.
When upholstering it is a good idea to have a "roll with the punches" attitude. Upholstery work can often be quite challenging, and you may become frustrated at times. Every piece of furniture that you upholster will have a different challenge, and it is best to learn how to deal with those challenges by having a good attitude.
It is not necessary to purchase expensive fabric. Purchasing expensive fabric may mean that the chair that you are recovering will cost more than buying the chair brand-new. This does not make a lot of sense because you will also be spending a fair amount of time to do the job. Look for an expensive fabric that is on sale which you can live with. It is cheaper to purchase fabric at an actual retail store rather than online.
If an upholstery project requires tufting, it is important to remember that you will have to tuft first and then afterward pull the fabric tight. It is a three stage process of pulling the button through, securing the buttons tightly, and finally pulling the fabric tight. Finally, always purchase 1 to 2 yards of extra fabric so that you have enough in case of mistakes.