Taking Down & Frame Inspection

Every piece of furniture Plumbs re-upholster is inspected to determine which layers of upholstery can be kept and which needs to be replaced. The top layers of upholstery are generally discarded while springs, padding & stuffing, if in good condition, can easily be repaired or tightened.

We start the process by removing all the bottoming, which includes all old tacks, staples or studs. The utmost care is taken to ensure the frame is not damaged. This allows us to start stripping the old top cover.

The top cover, if removed carefully, can be a great guide when it comes to measuring replacement fabric. Once the top cover is removed we can assess the quality and take note of the type of padding & stuffing used.

At this point, on more modern pieces of furniture we may be able to start the re-covering process. If, however, the stuffing and padding is too worn, or the springs (if any) and frame need attention, we continue the taking down process.

With most materials now stripped down, we are able to fully inspect both springs and frame for damage.

As part of Plumbs re-upholstery service we will replace any worn or damaged layers of upholstery. Minor repairs can also be made to the frame, such as tightening up or re-gluing of any loose joints. Major repairs can be made but with extra cost.

To restore your much-loved piece of furniture to its former glory we will re-upholster it using similar types of techniques with which it was made. The materials used will also be the same quality if not better!