Should I reupholster my furniture or buy new furniture?

If you have a quality piece of furniture that has a longer life to live, then it is absolutely worth reupholstering. New foam and fabric can make an old piece of furniture look brand-new. Many furniture stores in Cape Town sell affordable pieces of furniture that you could buy instead of choosing to reupholster existing furniture. However, these pieces of furniture usually have flimsy frames and the entire piece will need to be replaced in a few years. On the other hand, old furniture will probably have a solid frame that the upholsterers will be able to work with. Your old furniture will have a completely new look and feel.

Can I provide my own material for upholsterers to use?

Yes, most upholsterers in Cape Town allow customers to provide their own foam and fabric. Sometime customers will find a fabric that they really want to use before the upholsterer has sourced anything. However, you cannot expect the upholsterers in Cape Town to take responsibly for the quality of the fabric. You should consider asking them if you think the fabric will work well.

Can upholsterers come to my house?

Yes, most upholsterers in Cape Town can come to your house upon request. However, they will have to evaluate whether the job can be done on-site or not. Generally, they will arrange their own vehicle to transport the furniture if needs be.

How is the cost of reupholstering furniture calculated?

The cost of reupholstering furniture depends on the price of foam, fabric, springs, thread, buttons, etc. In addition, the upholsterers have to consider the cost of working on the wooden parts of the piece. Tasks such as re-gluing, staining and cleaning the wood adds to the cost. In addition, there could be a tax or labour fee. Ultimately, all this information should be included in your quote. This will help you decide whether it’s worth it to reupholster the piece of furniture or save up for something new.

How does the upholstery process work?

Firstly, the customer will decide if they want to bring the piece to the upholsterer or have them pick it up in Cape Town. Afterwards, they will provide the customer with an estimated cost for labour and an estimated price for the fabric that is needed for the job. From this point, the customer can decide if they want to use their own fabric or make use of the fabric offered by the upholsterer. Once everything has been confirmed, the old fabric and foam is stripped from the piece of furniture. From this point, the appropriate foam type and fabric is used for reupholstering. The wood frames are re-glued and the springs are re-tied.

1. You never pay to use Snupit. It’s free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best upholsterers in Cape Town. 2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 34 reviews for upholsterers, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 34 upholstery projects. 3. Choose from 4610 trusted and high quality professionals in Cape Town who can assist you with just about anything you need done. 4. Don’t overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 63 upholsterers in Cape Town who are skilled and vetted.

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Creative Upholstery Pty Ltd

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5 Star Upholstery

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by Cassandra, 071****798

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Deco Urge

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by Jacks, 067****605

This guy's upholstery is top notch, he did a great job on my car

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Davechigs

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by Greg, 082****992

Reupholstered two chairs. Excellent workmanship and done on time.

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CAM Clean

Kenilworth, Cape Town

Carpet and Mattress Cleaning and Maintenance. Specialist in penetrating, deep extraction cleaning. All debris removed from carpets, Mattresses and upholstery. Quick dry shampoo (25 min drying time) Sterilising Scotch guarding Spot stain ...show more

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by Barry, 084****053

Camilla was the consummate professional. Friendly in her dealings with myself. She gave an awesome demonstration on mattress cleaning before doing an exceptional job in cleaning my mattress of dead skin and bed bugs. Feel so much happier go...

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Turbo Kleen Carpets And Upholstery Steam Cleaning

Services Cape Town

#We PAY attention to detail. Turbo Kleen carpets & Upholstery Cleaning Services. We specialize in the cleaning of: COMMERCIAL CLEANING Carpets Upholstery Pest Control Scotch Guarding Pre & Post Cleaning RESIDENTIAL CLE ...show more

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by Jordan-Lee, 074****966

Excellent service and excellent work done, I'll definitely make use of there services again.

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ABA Cleaning

Services Cape Town

Double extraction system-Clean and dry!. We have been in the cleaning industry for 26 years. We use a double extraction system which ensures that your carpets and upholstery dry rapidly.We insist on service excellence! ...show more

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Brainwave Projects 190Cc

Kensington, Cape Town

We pride ourselves in Professionalism. Brainwave Projects is an Interior Decorating, Manufacturing and Installation Company with a BEE Level 1. Our team of highly professional consultants and staff offer a unique service to both the dom ...show more

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Extractor Clean

Services Cape Town

We are in the business of cleaning restaurant canopy, ducting/ extraction systems. W e are registered and we will provide you with a certificate of service after each service. J4 Cleaning in the business of: * Cleaning Restaurant Extractio ...show more

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Allyman Suppliers Cc

Clairwood, Cape Town

Sophistication Is Our Priority. At ALLYMAN GROUP we strive for the best services at a low cost Quote. We have been in the business of Supply, Cleaning, Marketing and Upholstery for over a 10years. With special quality furniture built from scr ...show more

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Mafuta Upholstery

Services Cape Town

Re upholstery work. All re upholstery work and repair and transportation of goods for my clients. ...show more

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by Gavin, 061****915

Excellent service. Emmanuel came out to collect and deliver the couch after it was completed. The workmanship was top notch and I will definitely use them again.

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Global Unique Fabrics

Tokai, Cape Town

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Headboards For Africa

Cape Town

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Chairfix

Cape Town

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Fabric Superstore-Workshop

Lakeside, Cape Town

?Whether it is an occasional chair to complement your living space or a headboard to finish off your bedroom, we create excellent quality workmanship, using sourced materials. It's that simple. We are proud of how we restore and upholster bo ...show more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I reupholster my furniture or buy new furniture?
If you have a quality piece of furniture that has a longer life to live, then it is absolutely worth reupholstering. New foam and fabric can make an old piece of furniture look brand-new. Many furniture stores in Cape Town sell affordable pieces of furniture that you could buy instead of choosing to reupholster existing furniture. However, these pieces of furniture usually have flimsy frames and the entire piece will need to be replaced in a few years. On the other hand, old furniture will probably have a solid frame that the upholsterers will be able to work with. Your old furniture will have a completely new look and feel.
Can I provide my own material for upholsterers to use?
Yes, most upholsterers in Cape Town allow customers to provide their own foam and fabric. Sometime customers will find a fabric that they really want to use before the upholsterer has sourced anything. However, you cannot expect the upholsterers in Cape Town to take responsibly for the quality of the fabric. You should consider asking them if you think the fabric will work well.
Can upholsterers come to my house?
Yes, most upholsterers in Cape Town can come to your house upon request. However, they will have to evaluate whether the job can be done on-site or not. Generally, they will arrange their own vehicle to transport the furniture if needs be.
How is the cost of reupholstering furniture calculated?
The cost of reupholstering furniture depends on the price of foam, fabric, springs, thread, buttons, etc. In addition, the upholsterers have to consider the cost of working on the wooden parts of the piece. Tasks such as re-gluing, staining and cleaning the wood adds to the cost. In addition, there could be a tax or labour fee.

Ultimately, all this information should be included in your quote. This will help you decide whether it’s worth it to reupholster the piece of furniture or save up for something new.
How does the upholstery process work?
Firstly, the customer will decide if they want to bring the piece to the upholsterer or have them pick it up in Cape Town. Afterwards, they will provide the customer with an estimated cost for labour and an estimated price for the fabric that is needed for the job. From this point, the customer can decide if they want to use their own fabric or make use of the fabric offered by the upholsterer.
Once everything has been confirmed, the old fabric and foam is stripped from the piece of furniture. From this point, the appropriate foam type and fabric is used for reupholstering. The wood frames are re-glued and the springs are re-tied.
Why Snupit?
1. You never pay to use Snupit. It’s free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best upholsterers in Cape Town.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 34 reviews for upholsterers, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 34 upholstery projects.

3. Choose from 4610 trusted and high quality professionals in Cape Town who can assist you with just about anything you need done.

4. Don’t overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 63 upholsterers in Cape Town who are skilled and vetted.

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