If you MUST DIY here's some tips.

Last week we talked about  deciding whether to bring in a professional upholsterer or if you should try doing upholstery yourself.

Well if you have decided that your piece is ok to have a go at yourself, then here's a few tips to get you started.

Fabric

When should you call in the professional upholsterers?

Well it depends on what sort of finish you want, what the piece is and how sentimental you are about the piece.

You have probably read blog after blog on how to upholster a chair or a bench seat, and you're wondering if you should tackle it yourself. If you want to have a look at some resources have a look here.

Now if you are running a business, it's a no brainer, you can't afford to do anything that could compromise the quality of your business. There are so many cons against attempting upholstery for a business, from time, quality, durability. I recently wrote about a quick way to make upholstered furniture look cheap. In business you need your furniture to look good, for it to last a long time and be easy to care for. If you attempt to upholster anything for business, you really are taking a big risk.

What to put in your Cushions

We have talked about the shape of the cushions on your furniture before but what about the inside of them?

When it comes to furniture just like any building, it's the parts that you don't see that are the most important. You need a solid foundation for a solid house. Even the Three Little Pigs figured out it's quality that stands the test of time (and wolves).

With furniture, the most important part is the frame and how solid it is. If a couch is wobbly, squeaks, or springs are poking you in the backside, no matter how good it looks, you won't want to sit down. So if the frame is the most important what comes next? The cushions - if you are talking about a couch, banquet seating or chairs.