Ready for a New Look? How to Protect Your Upholstery Fabric

22 November 2021
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog


If your current living room set is beyond help, and you think your only option is a total replacement, think again. You might not realise this, but you can reupholster your furniture for a fraction of what it would cost for a complete replacement. If the seats are sagging, you might think that new upholstery won't help, but that's not the case. To restore sagging seats, all you need to do is add fresh padding and upholstery. With the right care, your new upholstery will last for many years. Here are three simple steps to help you get the most out of your new upholstery. 

Know Your Upholstery Options

If you're going to reupholster your living room set, and you want your new fabric to last for as long as possible, make sure you understand your options. There are a variety of upholstery fabrics to choose from and each one has its level of durability. This is important to know, especially if you have children or pets. When you have kids and pets, you want your upholstery to hold up well under the pressure. To ensure maximum durability where kids and pets are concerned, be sure to choose an upholstery fabric that's made with synthetic fibres, and that's tightly woven. 

Don't Skimp on the Protection 

If you're ready to reupholster your furniture, and you want to protect against stains, don't skimp on the protection. If the upholstery fabric you choose is stain-resistant, you might think that's all you need to worry about, but that's not the case. Even the most stain-resistant upholstery needs some additional help, especially where stains are concerned. Once your furniture is upholstered, apply an additional layer of fabric protection to your upholstery. The added fabric sealant will help to protect against soil and stains. 

Avoid One-Sided Wear and Tear

If you've decided to reupholster your living room furniture, pay close attention to the seat cushions. Now that you're upholstering your furniture, you have the opportunity to prevent uneven wear and tear on the cushions. The best way to do that is to make sure that both sides of your cushions are usable. That way, you can flip the cushions at least once a week to ensure evenly distributed wear and tear on the fabric and the padding. 

Don't buy new furniture when you can reupholster instead. Use the tips provided here to enjoy your reupholstered furniture for a long time. 


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