Confused about which service you need? You're not alone. Let's clarify the key differences so you can find the right professional for your furniture restoration needs.
Working with FABRIC, FOAM, and PADDING
Example: Your grandmother's chair has beautiful wooden legs but the fabric is torn and the cushions are flat.
Working with WOOD SURFACES
Example: Your dining table has water stains and scratches on the wooden surface that need to be sanded and re-stained.
We focus exclusively on upholstery. For furniture refinishing services in Metro Vancouver, we recommend searching for "furniture refinishing [your city]" or asking at local hardware stores for recommendations.
Absolutely! Many antique or vintage furniture pieces need BOTH services:
Example: An antique dining chair set might need:
Tip: Usually refinishing is done FIRST (to avoid getting stain on new fabric), then upholstery. We can coordinate timing with refinishing professionals if you're doing both!
This term can mean EITHER upholstery OR refinishing (or both!). Always clarify which service you need when calling a business.
Can include structural repairs (fixing broken legs, tightening joints), upholstery repairs, or refinishing. Ask specifically what types of repair they offer.
Specifically means replacing fabric and padding. This is our specialty! It does NOT include wood refinishing.
Another term for reupholstery - putting new fabric "covers" on furniture. Still doesn't include wood work.
Since 1996, we've specialized exclusively in upholstery - and we're very good at it!
Complete fabric replacement, cushion restoration, spring repair
Dining chairs, armchairs, office chairs, antique chairs
Headboards, ottomans, benches, custom pieces
Serving all Metro Vancouver with expert upholstery services since 1996.