What are the pros and cons of reupholstery?
As with any project, weighing the pros and cons of upholstery can help determine if that is the right choice for you. The ultimate question is whether it’s worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.
Pros:
Preserving a family heirloom
Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition
Reinventing an old piece of furniture
Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill
Cons:
Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture
Finding out the frame is beyond repair
Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done
What does it cost to reupholster furniture?
Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new furniture?
Videos
Never tried it before and wondering where you guys think I should start. ie, specific videos, websites, stores (in or near Niagara Falls Ontario). Thanks