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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. 2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 90 reviews for upholsterers, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 84 upholstery projects. 3. Choose from 6755 trusted and high quality professionals in Johannesburg 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 48 upholsterers in Johannesburg who are skilled and vetted.

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Ursula's Re-Upholstery And Repairs

Regents Park, Johannesburg

Quality workmanship guarenteed!. Furniture upholstery and repairing .Our services include lounge suites, dining room chairs, recliners ,office chairs etc .Repairing recliners,springs etc.We have 26 years of quality service and our workmanship ...show more

4.8

61 reviews

by Marion, 079****099

I have never had such excellent customer service from any other company. Their work is perfect, their return time for re upholstering 10 chairs was less than a week. I would recommend them to anyone!

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Manoa Interiors

Robertsham, Johannesburg

If it’s made in wood, we make it look good. Manoa Interiors is a modern, African-centric interior designs creator and a boutique furniture manufacturer, bringing uniquely tailored pieces into homes and businesses. Inspired by the legacy of t ...show more

5 reviews

by Patrick, 072****646

Manoa Interiors spearheaded by Thomas Mpahlwa is an excellent service provider that offers value to its customers with tailor made offerings dedicated to individual needs as well as specific product outcomes. They are truly magnificent and ...

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All Interiors & Hospitality Projects

Observatory, Johannesburg

Professional custom made curtains, blinds & window treatments, onsite measuring & installations. Personal advice on styles, fabrics, tracks & poles. Expert furniture reupholstery . All Interiors & Hospitality Projects offer a full turnkey se ...show more

3 reviews

by Makgwanya, 066****609

Thank you Glenda, everything was on point. We love our new interior spaces with custom curtains, headboards, furniture and all the extra's that makes our house a home to be proud of. We can highly recommend Glenda from All Interiors, she wa...

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At First Electrical And Plumbing Pty Ltd

Johannesburg

At First Electrical & Plumbing (Pty) Ltd, we offer simple and easy solutions by working hand in hand with clients in residential, commercial, industrial and public markets. At First Electrical & Plumbing (Pty) Ltd is a young and vibrant comp ...show more

4.7

13 reviews

by B, 065****417

Great service! Totally happy with his work.

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Bettersteam Cleaning Services

Bramley, Johannesburg

Hi we clean all Carpets -Upholstery-Rugs-and Curtains while they hang .We don't cut corners we clean them. BETTER ON-SITE CARPET & CURTAIN STEAMCLEAN SPECIAL!!!!! ALLERGY FREE Action Carpet,Upholstery and On site Curtain and blind Cleanin ...show more

1 review

by jeff, 072****677

Bettersteam cleaned my carpets and curtains last month .they were friendly, professional and the quote was very reasonable the carpets dried within a few hrs . i was very satisfied. thanks Doreen

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Up-Cycled

Kew, Johannesburg

We give your furniture a new cool look. We pride ourselves in our excellent service and our quality workmanship when working with furniture. Refurbishing and restoring furniture allows us to reduce the carbon footprint on the environment. Up ...show more

0.0

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CKW Lifestyle Collections

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Bespoke Designer Living from our house to yours. CKW Lifestyle Design proudly launch our new furniture collections. Our designer furniture is stylish and modern, but suited to almost any application. Take a tour of our collections in our Gal ...show more

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Mshede Projects

Sophiatown, Johannesburg

100% workmanship quality,Always meets the target dates. Eyakho Creaxionz is an Interior designing company that has a workroom to manufacture all designs of curtains,blinds,couches,headboards and scatter cushions. With years behind us in the ...show more

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Milo Bloom Interiors

Johannesburg North, Johannesburg

... Interior Design, your vision, my passion and expertise. Interior Designer and home Stylist, Custom Made, Expertly Crafted Scatter Cushions, Curtains and Re-Upholstery. Call now for appointment and let us make your home a 'Dream Home" ...show more

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Wood Wall And Creative Projects

Linmeyer, Johannesburg

We love bringing your old and unused furniture back to life. We restore and renew all office and household furniture.From antiques to modern furniture.Installation of new kitchen and bathroom cupboards.Upholstery of dining room chairs couche ...show more

1 review

by Sharon, 082****989

Restoration and repair of furniture. Prompt and professional service and quality workmanship. Highly recommended.

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Levingers

Norwood, Johannesburg

Dry cleaning , shoe repairs and clothing alterations,rug and carpet cleaning, duvets and blankets too ... Nothing is too dirty for Levingers ...Let's keep it clean. We dry clean all clothing , suits, duvet covers, duvet inners, blankets, cur ...show more

1 review

by Sacha, 072****814

I took my designer shoes in to be repaired and revived. These shoes came back to me completely ruined. They were a completely different colour from when I took them in, the "dye" the had used (It was actually just polish) rubbed off on ever...

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24 Time Construction

Naturena, Johannesburg

Leaders You Can Trust. 24 Time Group specializes in Civil Construction, Interior design and Refurbishment. We work in Residential, Commercial and Retail sector. Our maintenance team in Electrical & Plumbing are on call 24/7. ...show more

1 review

by Renusha, 082****846

Absolutely great service.very professional and affordable.

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Figure It Out Furniture

Kew, Johannesburg

Figure It Out Furniture your choice designer hand made bespoke furniture. Our products are hand made, with much attention given to detail. Figure It Out Furniture your choice designer hand made bespoke furniture. Our products are hand made, ...show more

1 review

by Adrian, 062****157

My best online shopping experience. I received my order on time, the staff was very helpful. The quality is top notch. I’m really happy with my purchase.

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New World Concepts

Johannesburg

Where Innovation Meets Design!. New World Concepts (Pty) Ltd is a freshly founded company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are a company of diversity, with capabilities in a variety of areas that include project procurement, distributi ...show more

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SM Interiors

Bellevue, Johannesburg

Best Home improvements and quality. SM Interiors was established in 2013 and currently is within its 6th year of operation. There are currently twelve well trained and experienced staff members employed within the company. SM Interior’s ta ...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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 90 reviews for upholsterers, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 84 upholstery projects.

3. Choose from 6755 trusted and high quality professionals in Johannesburg 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 48 upholsterers in Johannesburg who are skilled and vetted.

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