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. Quick answers are on the FAQ page, and pubs, restaurants and hotels can start at commercial upholstery.
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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