Chair Upholstery
Chair upholstery as we know it emerged during the renaissance, some 500 years ago. Today, we take the upholstered seat for granted and you would be hard-pressed to find a home that did not have many examples of richly upholstered furniture in the living room, bedroom, study and elsewhere. At Jerome Shorter, we are dedicated to the fine art of upholstery and strive to move the craft forward with every piece we create for our clients.
Why So Many Trust Jerome Shorter for Chair Upholstery
Whether you want to restore a precious antique or simply take a contemporary chair in a new direction Jerome Shorter have the expertise and experience to see the task through to a brilliant conclusion. We work closely with each client to determine the best look and feel for their piece and then employ the highest quality materials along with tried and true methods to produce a finished product that meets or beats the client’s most optimistic expectations.
Resist the Urge to DIY Upholstery
The proliferation of do-it-yourself videos on the internet makes it seem like anyone who is reasonably handy and able to follow directions should be able to create world-class upholstery. Not so. While we applaud the impulse to take matters into your own hands, the fact is there are some things that are better left to professionals, and chair upholstery is one of them.
Why is that? Because a quality upholstery job, one that will create that much-sought-after combination of visual satisfaction, comfort and long-term durability, requires the upholsterer to take a multitude of factors into consideration. Everything from the quality of the joinery to the springs, the webbing, the muslin, the type of foam and the type of fabric influence the look, feel and durability of the final product. If one is lacking in the necessary knowledge in any of those areas the finished chair will typically start to exhibit problems soon after the job is complete.
Popular natural upholstery fabrics
Leather: One of the first materials used as upholstery fabric leather remains a popular choice due to its timeless qualities and durability. However, if you want it to remain beautiful and supple you will need to perform regular maintenance.
Silk: Silk can produce some astonishingly beautiful finishes, but it is not a fabric you want to use on chairs that get a lot of daily use.
Wool: Wool provides good resistance to fading, wrinkling and pilling and when blended with certain synthetic fibres is also relatively soil resistant and easy to clean.
Cotton: The amount of wearability you get from cotton will depend in large part on the weave. For a formal look choose a Damask weave. For a more casual finish choose canvas duck.Linen: Linen can provide a beautiful, timeless look that’s easily adapted to just about any decor. However, it wrinkles and soils easily and it’s not for high-traffic furniture.
Popular synthetic upholstery fabrics
Vinyl: Vinyl is often selected as a leather alternative because of its affordability and because it’s usually easier to care for.
Acetate: Acetate is typically sold as a kind of imitation silk. Its big advantage over silk is its price. Not a good choice for heavy-wear furniture.
Acrylic: As acetate was developed as a synthetic silk, acrylic was developed as an imitation wool, and it does the job admirably. Wearability will depend on the quality of the acrylic.
Nylon: Nylon is most often blended with other fabrics. The result is one of the most durable upholstery fabrics available.
Microfiber: Microfiber is derived from polyester. It has a velvet-like feel but is normally much more durable than velvet. It also resists stains and fading, which makes it good for high-use chair upholstery.Olefin: Olefin is another good choice for heavy-wear chairs. It resists stains and abrasion and it doesn’t bleach out easily in sunlight. You’ll often find olefin on outdoor furniture.
For Expert Chair Upholstery Contact Jerome Shorter
If you want it to look great and the last chair upholstery is not a DIY project. If you have a chair you want upholstered contact the experts at Jerome Shorter.
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