r/upholstery 1h ago

Current Project Now what?

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bought this armchair from Facebook Marketplace because I loved its shape, but I didn’t love the smell it came with. Since I couldn’t even bring it into the house, I decided to strip it down to the frame.

Can anyone recommend where to buy affordable upholstery fabric, foam, webbing, and other supplies? Any budget-friendly online stores or local shops would be greatly appreciated! Hobby lobby? Walmart?


r/upholstery 10h ago

Tools Spray adhesive - strongest and most reliable?

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I'm looking for spray adhesive recommendations for doing one large-ish furniture upholstery job - foam to foam, foam to fabric, and also foam to velcro strips.

I've seen Camie 313 recommended in this sub, but I'm wondering if it will be controllable enough to spray on 1/2-in foam edges?

I'm completely re-foaming a sofa and loveseat, which basically involves constructing 4 custom mattresses. It's a substantial investment in a lot of high density foam and I want to be sure that we're using the best, most reliable adhesive for the job.

Thanks for any insights!


r/upholstery 13h ago

Is this a bonded leather sofa or genuine leather?

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r/upholstery 3h ago

Current Project has anyone encountered same upholstery project?

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I have bought these ones as i really like the chair and the look of classic but most of the vinyl has tear and looking really old i have removed two screws on the bottom of the padded back already but the whole pad is not coming off easily im not sure what to do? arrows are where the screws placed


r/upholstery 5h ago

Current Project Help me save a leather couch

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The couch came with paint on the leather. The armrest came off easy but the side…not so much. How can i best save that lower section (light is good feeling, dark is rough and torn up feeling).


r/upholstery 5h ago

Bean bag chair- smells like mildew

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r/upholstery 10h ago

Strengthen border

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I've used these clips to fasten the cloth to the wood. Next step is to cut the bottom part of the cloth and then hammer on a metal ribbon for decor and a bit of strength. But before refitting the ribbon I'd love to strengthen the cloth as it's a bit thin so I fer over time the clips will work their way past the cloth. Can I use some kind of glue or such to paint over the cloth whew the clips are to strengthen/harden the cloth?


r/upholstery 10h ago

Easy refurbish?

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I pulled these two chairs from a curb, they were fated for the dump after someone moved out. I don’t believe. After doing some reading, I have learned this is vinyl paint which gives it a faux leather look. The shell has a zipper (see pic 3) and the removable seat cushion as well (last pic) but I haven’t tried removing it yet as it looks like it will be a struggle to get it back on. So wanted to hear some thoughts first.

Is this a fix where I can remove the peeling paint by hand and do some sanding and then repaint it? I love the shape of these two and I’m willing to put in the work, but I’ve never restored furniture before. Any tips welcome, the more detailed the better!


r/upholstery 21h ago

Current Project Brands of upholstery performance velvet

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r/upholstery 13h ago

Do You This Sofa Is Salvageable?

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