How to Choose an Upholstery Fabric

By Beth Larson,

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Reupholstering an old piece of furniture is a great way to update it and help it to match with your decor. One of the most fun parts of upholstering is choosing the fabric. There are many different types of upholstery fabrics available to choose from. Here the benefits and downsides of some of the most popular upholstery fabrics to help make your decision easier and to be sure that you get a fabric that is perfect for your room.

Leather
Although leather is more expensive than other types of upholstery fabric it is extremely durable and can last for years. It also brings a certain elegance to a piece of furniture and helps it to look upscale and classic. Leather is one of the most popular choices in upholstery fabric because of its durability and simply because it looks beautiful.

Vinyl
Although vinyl upholstery fabric may seem like a good alternative to leather, it actually can be quite uncomfortable to sit on. Not only that but over time it has a tendency to crack as it ages which means it won't last nearly as long as many other types of upholstery fabric. The main benefit of choosing vinyl for your upholstery fabric is that it is easy to clean; however the uncomfortable texture and relatively short lifetime should be considered before choosing vinyl for your furniture.

Linen
Linen is probably not the best choice for upholstery fabric for most people. Linen wrinkles easily and also takes a lot of care to help keep it clean. The fibers in linen can have a tendency to stretch which means it will also require extra care to help keep its shape. When it comes to upholstery fabric there are much better choices than linen.

Denim or Heavy Cotton Fabric
Denim or heavy cotton fabrics are a great choice for upholstering a piece of furniture. Cotton fibers are durable and tough and stand up well to most types of cleaning solutions and to every day wear and tear. Look for cotton fabric or denim that is color fast for ease of cleaning. After you've upholstered the furniture consider treating the fabric with a stain resistant spray to help protect it.

Upholstery and Leather Care - The Done Rite Way


By John Gray on Aug 31, 2012 at 05:11 PM inUpholstery Cleaning

Upholstery & Leather Care

Malibu, CA upholstery cleaners, Done Rite Carpet Care offer state of the art cleaning techniques to remove set in stains and dirt from all upholstered furniture. The cleanliness of the furniture in a home is the first impression most guests form. If furniture is stained and dirty, guests may feel uncomfortable from the first moments in the home. Whether the furniture in your home is a one of a kind creation from a high-end designer or a thrift store deal, we will give it the most thorough cleaning ever.

Upholstery cleaning is different from carpet cleaning, and we should know because we have cleaned, repaired or restored more than 30,000 jobs since 1990. Whether your furniture requires dry cleaning by hand, solvent cleaning, or steam cleaning our certified technicians will make your upholstery or leather furniture healthy and clean, keeping all warranties intact. Expert technicians from Done Rite Carpet Care will inspect the upholstery and ask homeowners questions about materials and age before offering an estimate for cleaning services. 

Dust, mold, viruses, and fungus can live in dirty upholstered fabrics. While most homeowners would just throw out old, stained furniture, Done Rite Carpet Care can restore most upholstered fabrics to like new condition while removing dust and killing mold, viruses, and fungus. Not only will your furniture look better, it will be a healthier place to sit. 

As is the case with all Done Rite Carpet Care Thousand Oaks, CA upholstery cleaning services, you will get the most healthy and thorough cleaning ever. Call or click today for an in-house estimate and evaluation. We can clean, sanitize, and Stain guard most fabrics with little or no down time so you can use your freshly cleaned upholstered or leather furniture with less waiting.