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Reupholster existing suite or replace?

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Jules29 Thu 06-Jan-22 16:59:41

Wondering if any of you have had experience of getting an existing suite reupholstered with a well known company which frequently advertises in newspapers and in flyers within them and magazines. We are interested in doing so to save our existing one going to landfill (it’s damaged due to cats scratching) or buying replacements. It would be cheaper to buy new from the quote we have had. I would be interested to hear others thoughts and experiences.

Humbertbear Wed 12-Jan-22 22:17:20

We had our Errol suite reupholstered by the company that advertises all the times and we are delighted with it. they checked that the wooden frame was in good condition. we could have put a sofa for less but we like the furniture and its every bit as comfortable as it was before they took it away.

Sloegin Wed 12-Jan-22 22:42:43

We bought a 1960s Scandinavian style suite in a charity shop as it was just the right size for our sitting room. I got a local upholster to reupholster the sofa and one chair and it looks great. He said that the frame was far superior to anything in modern furniture. I can't remember how much it cost to have it done but nothing like as much as some of the prices mentioned here.