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Upholstery

A sofa with a solid frame and worn-out fabric deserves better than the curb. Aman Fix upholstery technicians re-cover, replace foam, repair springs, and redo headboards and dining chairs. Send photos of the piece when you order in the app.

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Upholstery

The sofa in your living room may well be heavier and better built than anything in a showroom today: a beech frame, joints put together by a carpenter who knew the trade. What's tired is the fabric. The arms have faded, the seat sinks a little more every month, and a small tear by the cushion keeps growing. That's exactly where upholstery earns its keep. The technician strips off the old fabric and foam, checks the frame and springs, and rebuilds the seat and cover around the same structure you already know.

Pieces an upholstery technician can bring back

  • Re-covering sofas, armchairs, and living-room sets, with the pattern lined up across the seams.
  • Replacing seat and back foam that has flattened or started to crumble, at a density that suits how the piece is used.
  • Repairing broken or sagging springs and re-tightening the webbing under the seat.
  • Headboards, plain or button-tufted.
  • Dining chairs: new seat pads and fabric without replacing the set.
  • Fixing a loose joint or a wobbly leg in the wooden frame before any new fabric goes on.
  • Small fixes like a broken cushion zipper, a lost button, or an open seam.

Choosing upholstery fabric for kids and pets

A fabric that looks lovely in the showroom won't always survive a spilled glass of juice or a cat's claws. In a house with children, tightly woven fabrics hold up longer, and mid-tones or small patterns hide marks far better than a plain pale color. Chenille and deep-pile velvet look rich, but they collect pet hair, and claws catch and pull their loops. Microfiber and stain-resistant treated fabrics wipe clean more easily. Good faux leather is practical with small kids, though it gets warm in summer and can crack if it sits in the sun all day. Before you commit, take a small swatch home and test it: a drop of water, a scratch with a fingernail, and a look under your own lights.

Simple habits that keep upholstery looking good

  • Keep the sofa out of direct sun, or draw the curtains at midday. Sunlight fades even strong colors.
  • Flip and rotate the seat cushions now and then so they wear evenly instead of sinking in one spot.
  • Blot spills right away with a damp cloth instead of rubbing, and test any cleaner on a hidden spot first.
  • Vacuum with a soft brush attachment once a week, especially down between the cushions.
  • Don't sit on the arms. The frame and padding there weren't built to take that weight.
  • If you have a cat, put a scratching post next to the sofa. It costs far less than new fabric.

Give a well-built sofa a second life: book upholstery work through the Aman Fix app.

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Common questions

My faux leather is peeling. Can it be repaired, or does it need re-covering?

Once faux leather starts to flake, the coating is breaking down across the whole surface, so patches rarely hold or look right for long. Re-covering is usually the honest answer, in genuine leather or a better grade of faux leather if the piece gets heavy use. A single tear in otherwise sound material is a different story, and the technician can tell you if it's worth mending.

Can I replace just the foam and keep the fabric?

On many sofas, yes, as long as the fabric is still in good shape and the covers come off and go back on without damage. On some pieces the fabric is stapled straight to the frame and won't survive removal. The technician can tell which kind you have from the way the cover is closed.

How do I settle the fabric choice before work begins?

Use the chat inside the order. Send pictures of fabrics you like and ask how many meters the piece needs. When the price arrives in the app, check that it names the fabric you agreed on before you approve.

Can the sofa's look change, or only its fabric?

Within the limits of the frame, both. You can add button tufting to the back, change the cushion style, or make the seat firmer or softer with a different foam. Anything that means reshaping the wood itself, like changing the arms, is worth raising during the visit so the technician can say if it's doable.

Which foam should go in the seat cushions?

High-density foam is heavier and springs back after you stand up, so it holds out longer under daily sitting. Regular foam is softer and lighter, which can suit back cushions or a piece that rarely gets used. Many upholsterers build the seat from high-density foam and wrap a softer layer on top for comfort.

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