Reupholster
- All old fabric is removed
- Repairs discussed during the estimate and that are in writing, are performed
- New welt cords, zippers, deck fabrics, and dust covers are used
- Thin layers of new padding are often used over the old paddings
- Seat cushion cores are rewrapped and reused.
- Small style changes are sometimes made
- Cutting, sewing, and application of the new fabric are warranted.
Rebuild & Reupholster
- Old fabrics, padding, and springs are removed
- We look far into the future and repair or replace what could fail within the next 20 years
- The frame is closely examined and repaired as needed.
- The seat and back springs are retied or completely replaced as needed.
- Padding supports are tightened or replaced as needed
- Paddings are either replaced or repaired on a case-by-case basis
- Meticulously we rebuild the piece from the frame up
- New welt cords, zippers, deck fabrics, and dust covers are used
- New high-quality seat foam is always used
- Arm, back and deck Padding repaired /replaced
- Outside arms and backs are padded
- Quality self-lined skirts are used (if of this style)
Repair
- We do furniture store warranty work for 5 different dealers in our area
- Also, we work directly with the customer whose furniture is out of warranty. We can repair anything that is wrong with any piece of upholstered furniture, with the exception being recliner mechanisms.
- A few of the common repairs we frequently do are:
Frame Repairs
Cushion core replacement - firmer
Cushion cover replacement
Zipper replacement
Broken or soft spring replacement/repair
Spring retie
Re-webbing
Padding built-up/repair/replacement
Arm shaper repair
Seam repair
Partial repair/replacement of cover panels
Button replacement
Broken frame repair
Squeak repair
Loose leg repair
Finish repair of show wood
Fabrics! Fabrics! Fabrics!
We have approximately 230 fabric swatch books at our workshop
You are welcome to shop for fabrics at our workshop or online
You are welcome to shop for fabrics at our workshop or online
***Thousands and thousands of fabrics to choose from***
Fabrics are delivered to us in 2 days or less
MOST OF OUR FABRICS CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE FROM THE DISTRIBUTOR LINKS ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDEBAR.
* UPON REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF YOUR INITIAL EMAIL ESTIMATE WE WILL GLADLY REQUEST THAT UP TO 5 MEMO SWATCHES, OF YOUR CHOOSING, BE SENT DIRECTLY TO YOU.
Do we work with customer-supplied fabric? Yes, we do, from time to time, but please keep in mind: We need a certain number of dollars to do your job. If you purchase your fabric from us, some of those dollars come from our sale of the fabric. If you supply your own fabric, we must add those dollars back in.
Howard’s Upholstery
17225 Akin Blacktop
Benton, IL 62812
618.439.7170
Want a free estimate? Email pictures to:
Email: tedhoward52@gmail.com
Web site: http://howardsupholstery.blogspot.com/
