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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban. 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 Durban. 2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 5 reviews for upholsterers, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 4 upholstery projects. 3. Choose from 24302 trusted and high quality professionals in Durban 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 22 upholsterers in Durban who are skilled and vetted.

Upholsterers in Durban

Simply Kitchens And Building Renovations

Durban South, Durban

Client satisfaction is our highest priority. Multifaceted, dedicated, honest and reliable services provided by a team of professionals with first grades and years of experience in creating and designing #WE DO IT ALL ...show more

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Ubuntu Management And Training Consultancy

Durban

Your Leading Human Resources Consultancy and Training Services. Ubuntu Management & Training Consultancy (UMTC) is a 100% black-owned company, with a Level 1 BBBEE rating. We have been operational since 2018 and are driven by an entrepreneuri ...show more

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Ubuntu trained my stuff to par, will definitely be using them going forward, very professional team. Keep it up

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Dreamery

Windermere, Durban

Live in your Dreams. We are a decorating design lab. Your dream factory. We make the impractical practical, turn your dreams into reality. We create and curate unique spaces to help you reflect your personal style in your home or office. W ...show more

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Frank Panelbeaters

Umgeni Business Park, Durban

IF MOTORING IS YOUR PRIDE, LET FRANKMEN BE YOUR GUIDE. Frank Panel Beaters with uncompromised quality and the finest products offers a lifetime guarantee on paintwork and 24months on repair work. This offers to all our most valued clients pea ...show more

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Vinyls & Upholstery

Durban

car upholstery and stretch tents manufacture. supply of genuine and imitation leather. supply of foam, lounge fabric, PVC. supply to industrial and private sector. manufacture of stretch tents. manufacture of gazebos. ...show more

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Manock Naturals

Durban

We are a family business, offering quality goods, manufactured in our own workshop. Skins are from strict species control, that are government controlled. The skins are disease free, tanned to international standards, and supplied with the ...show more

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Arterior Auto Trimmers And Upholstery

Mayville, Durban

• Complete Motor Vehicle Renovations; • Specialising in Sagging Hood lings; • Re-covering of car seats and Repairing; • Window winders, Tonic covers for bakkies; • Re-carpeting cars, water leaks; • Re-covering of door pads. ...show more

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MAT Interiors

Durban

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Benze Upholstery & Cleaning Services

Mayville, Durban

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Geembiliza Pty Ltd

Durban

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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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban 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 Durban. 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 Durban.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 5 reviews for upholsterers, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 4 upholstery projects.

3. Choose from 24302 trusted and high quality professionals in Durban 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 22 upholsterers in Durban who are skilled and vetted.

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