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Do you have a need for an upholsterer?
If so, you’re going to want to know what it’s
like to work with an upholsterer before you get into the game
of working with one. Knowing what to expect will arm you with
the knowledge you need to have a successful project with an
upholsterer.
Before you go to an upholstery shop, it’s a good idea
to prepare yourself with a list of questions and talking points
that you would like to go over with the upholsterer. Know
the piece of furniture that you’re asking the upholsterer
to tackle as well as possible. Jiggle the arms of a chair.
Check out the frame and know how solid the piece is. Don’t
go in blindly expecting the upholsterer to walk you through
every step of the process. Sure, he or she probably will,
but you also won’t be as commanding a presence in the
project as you should be.
When you’re at an upholstery shop, you should ask to
see examples of the upholsterer’s finished work. They
should have pictures and, depending on how busy they are,
they should also be able to show you pieces that they’ve
finished recently.
Be open about what you’d like to see happen in your
upholstery project. If you have particular fabrics or materials
that you’d like the upholsterer to use, let them know
that. Their default will be to do things how they usually
do it, but the upholsterer you work with should be willing
to discuss any option you bring to the table, and they should
be able to work with the specific materials you request.
You should be aware of the upholsterer’s process, since
every upholsterer is different in the level of service they
offer via their process. Some upholsterers will completely
restore the piece, fixing any issues in the frame once the
exterior fabric is removed and before reupholstering. Others
will not address any structural issues and will instead be
solely focused on replacing the fabric on the piece. It might
surprise you to learn that other upholsterers don’t
even remove the old fabric — they just put the new fabric
over the old and call it a day. You should be aware of what
your upholsterer’s intentions are and you should evaluate
whether or not his or her process lines up with your expectations.
It’s really important that you are aware of and are
clear about the expectations that you have for a project before
you engage in the actual reupholstery process. You should
have a very clear indication from the upholsterer of exactly
what will be included in the project you’re engaging
and for the rate you’re agreeing to pay. You should
be aware of whether or not, for example, the cushions and
padding in the piece are being replaced. Be sure to be really
aware of what the upholsterer is addressing and what he or
she is not willing to take on. This should be a deciding factor
in who you pursue work with. |
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