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Reupholstering a sofa...

Rosa_Damascena
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...was never something I had previously considered, but now I am. Its a good quality sofa with a decent heavy oak frame, so possibly worth the investment compared to new from the furniture cheapies.
What kind of price should I expect to pay for a simple but hardwearing fabric? (I can go fancy with cushions etc). Simple design, dimensions roughly 1500mm (w) x 800mm (d) x 1100mm (h).
What kind of price should I expect to pay for a simple but hardwearing fabric? (I can go fancy with cushions etc). Simple design, dimensions roughly 1500mm (w) x 800mm (d) x 1100mm (h).
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I paid 50pounds for fire retardent fabric from and end of range shop.
I'm horrified at the cost of fabric these days even our end of range. But that does limit your choice- maybe.
It's a bit how long is a piece of string. Depends if you fall in love with chalfont or are just looking for colour.
It wasn't as hard as i thought. Intended to buy new later but when I looked they weren't as well covered as mine for a couple of thousand.
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Sorry I meant supply and professional fit!No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Have you thought of doing an upholstery evening class,my wife did many years ago and really enjoyed it.The chair that she reupholstered took pride of place in our daughters room for many years.1
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My Mum spent a ridiculous amount of money having her 3 seater and armchair done, she stupidly responded to an advert in a magazine and never shopped around. The man that dropped it off after said he'd have charged half the price. I can't recall just how much she paid but it was definitely over £1k.
I think you need to shop around and go with local recommendationsMake £2023 in 2023 (#36) £3479.30/£2023
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Eldi_Dos said:Have you thought of doing an upholstery evening class,my wife did many years ago and really enjoyed it.The chair that she reupholstered took pride of place in our daughters room for many years.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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annabanana82 said:My Mum spent a ridiculous amount of money having her 3 seater and armchair done, she stupidly responded to an advert in a magazine and never shopped around. The man that dropped it off after said he'd have charged half the price. I can't recall just how much she paid but it was definitely over £1k.
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Do you think you just want new fabric - is all the cushioning OK?I wouldn't expect much if any change from £1000.But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
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theoretica said:Do you think you just want new fabric - is all the cushioning OK?I wouldn't expect much if any change from £1000.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Is the cushioning fire retardant stuff? I'm not well versed in these things though.0
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naf123 said:Is the cushioning fire retardant stuff? I'm not well versed in these things though.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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