- What are the upholstery fabrics?
- How to replace furniture upholstery?
Upholstered furniture has become a faithful companion of almost every person, because it creates comfort in the house. You choose a new piece of furniture or you want to update the old set, it is necessary to determine what materials will be used to upholstery upholstered furniture in your home. It is from the used fabric depends on the appearance, the period of operation and how difficult will care for the interior.
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In furniture production only two types of fabric are used - upholstery and coverslips. What are they, and what are their features?
Cover cloth
This material is hidden from our eyes, because it is on the inside surfaces of furniture. The task of matter is to cover the spring blocks and the internal elements of the product. Also with the help of a cover fabric, the back panel is covered with a headset for further upholstery.
Important! In the role of cover, natural fabrics are used - satin, mitkal, burlap .
Upholstery fabric
These are the materials that we use to create "clothes" of furniture. It is her first of all to pay attention not only to family members, but also guests. Depending on what kind of upholstery for upholstered furniture we choose, will depend on its attractiveness, as well as its practicality in operation.
Important! Great popularity, for today, uses the creation of combinations of various fabrics.
Most often for the design of furniture used fabrics such as jacquard, flock, tapestry, leather, courtesan. To determine which fabric for upholstery upholstery to choose, you need to consider the characteristics and basic characteristics of the most common coatings.
Jacquard
Quite original, and also unusual, is like a natural canvas jacquard. This material is characterized by high mechanical strength, and therefore has gained popularity among fans of upholstered furniture. Matter is made using synthetic fibers and natural cotton.
There are two types of this upholstery fabric:
- "printed" jacquard - has the appearance of a monophonic cloth with a full pattern;
- "woven" jacquard - material woven from colored threads and in appearance resembling a tapestry.
Important! This material is very practical and unpretentious in care. It has good water resistance. Clean such a surface with the help of available tools.
Flock
The material is made by combining cotton and polyester, as well as applying napon or nylon to the surface of the nap.
Textile cloth has excellent strength and is resistant to tearing surfaces. The abrasions will also remain imperceptible, and care will be simple enough and will not require special efforts. Good waterproofness of the material makes it possible not to worry much because of the water spilled on the product.
Such fabrics for upholstery upholstery are very popular in use due to the variety of colors and design, as well as the velvety surface pleasant to the touch.
Important! Flock does not like detergents that contain alcohol and solvents. Undesirable is also the treatment of the pile with a brush, so as not to create a threat of its fall.
Leather
Upholstered furniture with leather upholstery is considered to be a sign of financial well-being and sense of style of owners. It is widely believed that leather is too expensive material, but in the modern market you can find similar materials at a very affordable price.
This is quite elastic, and most importantly - natural fabric, which is very convenient to use and care. The product with leather upholstery adapts well to the ambient temperature. On a cold winter evening, it can warm you, and on a hot, sultry summer day - will please you with a pleasant coolness. Such furniture will always delight the look, and the convenience in processing allows you to put on the material of any pattern, as well as paint it.
Important! Do not clean the skin with chemicals and solvents. Do not install such interior items near to sources of heat or in direct sunlight.
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In the modern furniture industry, new and new fabrics for upholstered furniture are used. But even despite the desire of the owners as long as possible to preserve the appearance of the product, over time any piece of furniture requires a constriction and renovation. You can make the upholstery of the structure with your own hands or ask for help from specialists.
Important! It should be borne in mind that furniture upholstery is a laborious and complex process, so if you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to turn to professionals.
The very process of product restoration consists of several stages:
Preparation of
First, disassemble the piece of furniture into its component parts. To do this, it will be enough to unscrew all the fasteners and set the components in different directions.
Important! In order not to forget the order of fastenings and to facilitate further assembly of furniture, use a digital camera, fixing each important moment of the process.
Remove the old upholstery
At this stage, you need to carefully remove the old furniture upholstery. Most often it is fixed with the help of furniture braces on the inner surface of the part. To detach the mount, use a flat( minus) screwdriver, proceeding as follows:
- Gently pry the bracket.
- Pull it out using pliers.
- Carefully remove the material to be replaced from the product surface.
Important! Do not cut or tear the old upholstery. Under the padding there is a filler made of foam rubber or a sintepon. If this layer is not damaged, then you can not change it. Be careful and make sure that there are no harmful insects in the filler.
Directly upholstery
If you decide to replace the foam layer, proceed as follows:
- Position the product frame with the outer side on the foam surface.
- Using a wallpaper knife, make a pattern so that the material accurately covers the entire frame and approximately half the inner surface of the product.
- Now pull the foam rubber and, wrapping around the ends, secure with a stapler using staples.
- Cut out the upholstery, focusing on the old upholstery as a template. Sew the parts by pulling them, fix them on the furniture from the inside. For fixing, again we use the furniture bracket.
The final stage of
Having pulled the parts with a new cloth, the most difficult and responsible thing left in the upholstery of upholstered furniture by own hands was to assemble the product.
Important! Examine the frame and main frame: if they are loosened or damaged - strengthen the structure with furniture screws or PVA glue.
You have to install and fix all the connecting mechanisms. Collect the piece of the interior is strictly in the order that you dismantled it before the constriction. After assembling the structure, check its stability and reliability.
In this article we told you how it is possible to make a constriction of furniture and from what material it is customary to make upholstery upholstery. Let your interior always be beautiful and attractive, and you are proud of your interesting ideas and the opportunity to do something with your own hands for your house!
