Journal
Guides from the workshop.
Practical upholstery guides written at the bench, not the keyboard: how-to walkthroughs, real prices from our own list, and honest advice on when recovering beats replacing. Upholstering in Greater Manchester since 1978.
July 2026
How to reupholster a dining chair: a step-by-step guide from professional upholsterers
The 7-step drop-in seat method we use in the workshop, plus tools, fabric quantities, UK fire-safety rules and when DIY stops making sense.
Read the guide →July 2026
How much does reupholstery cost in the UK? Real workshop prices for 2026
Live price ranges from our own price list: dining chairs, armchairs, sofas, foam and caravan cushions, and the five things that move the price.
Read the guide →July 2026
Is it worth reupholstering a sofa? The 5-point test we use in the workshop
Frame, springs, fit, history and the cost ratio: how we decide whether a sofa deserves recovering, and when we advise buying new instead.
Read the guide →May 2026
Upholstery for home offices, remote workers and streamers
Choosing the right chair recover, foam grade and fabric for a home office, streaming rig or hybrid-working desk.
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