re-upholster my sofa

[adam young]

I am in Northern California in the San Francisco bay area.

I wish to re-upholster my sofa. This sofa comes in 4 large removable cushions (both seated and backs). Each Cushion size is around 2.5' x 2.5'. I wish to make major re-furbish and replace inner springs too.

How much money am I into and where do I seek good work?

[hallerb]

if it was a cheap sofa rto buy originbally just replace it, upholestry shops charge big bucks because its a big job

[Colbyt]

Unless it is an excellent piece of furniture or you have your heart set on a particular fabric, it would be cheaper to buy a new one.

Look in the yellow pages for an upholsterer. Ask at the store where you buy the fabric.

Labor is very expensive and there is a good bit involved in this.

[Norminn]

Upholstery shop. If you can sew, you can do it yourself. Common, plain fabric like heavy cotton (not very soil resistant) or hurculon wear well. "Designer" or large-pattern fabric cost more because of waste. Usually not complicated, and supplies readily available. Get estimates.