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January 4, 2019January 26, 2019

Buy Upholstery Fabric in Baltimore

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Do you live in Baltimore? Did you know that the very best place to buy upholstery fabric in Baltimore, is in Baltimore? Do you know that The Baltimore Upholstery Company is located in Baltimore? Do you know that The Baltimore Upholstery Company sells upholstery fabric in Baltimore? Do you know that The Baltimore Upholstery Company has an online upholstery fabric store. Well, if you didn’t know, now you know.

The Baltimore Upholstery Company is one of the few upholstery companies that still have upholstery fabric for our clients to buy. We have dozens of upholstery fabric sample books. We only carry the best and most durable upholstery fabrics, with lifetime guarantees, such as Charlotte Fabric, Greenhouse Fabric, and many more. Our clients range from Hospices, Marina’s, Homeowners, Empty Nesters, Expectant Parents, Pet Parents and More!

Now, the question is how do you get all of these great fabrics at a discount? Just call us. If you mention this blog post, you will receive $5 off each Yard of Fabric, anytime you decide to buy fabric with The Baltimore Upholstery Company. We always run specials, and discounts because we believe in paying it forward. We appreciate our clients’ and value them sincerely. We want to provide the best customer experience we can conceive, and for us that is passing along the good vibes, and of course the discounts.

Are you interested in Chenille’s? Leather? Microsuede? Ultrasuede? Machine-washable fabrics? Do you have children or pets? Do you eat or sleep on your furniture? Will this furniture be used inside or outside? These are all of the questions we ask our clients to ensure that they are not just buying fabric, but buying upholstery fabric that best suits their needs.

For instance, you may love the ivory chenille fabric, that goes perfect with your draperies; but if you have a curious and clawed cat, or a grandson that loves to take a nap on the sofa after he comes in from Football Practice (and before he showers), then we may need to consider some different options such as leather, or imitation leather. And that is a service that The Baltimore Upholstery Company provides to our clients when they decide to buy upholstery fabric from us.

Call The Baltimore Upholstery Company, and we will come to you with the upholstery fabric sample books that fit your needs. And in case you’re not quite sure what to pick, or how to pick upholstery fabric we provide all of our customers with a free fabric consultation. If you want to buy upholstery fabric in the Baltimore area, call The Baltimore Upholstery Company at 410-870-9187.

December 28, 2018December 27, 2018

Furniture Upholstery: Sentimental, Odd, or Antique Furniture

Sentimental Odd Antique Furniture Upholstery Collage

Many of our customers who get furniture reupholstered categorize their furniture in one of these three categories: sentimental, odd, or antique. Over the years, I’ve had more than a few customers ask me “Constance, should I upholster my furniture?” Therefore, I created this article for all of the folks who are having a hard time figuring out if the furniture in their home is worth reupholstering. We’ve been in the industry a long time, over 50 years and we have a few tips that we would like to share with you to help you and your families decide if furniture upholstery is a good option.

Sentimental Furniture

The first two pieces of furniture that I received; I got upholstered in Baltimore. It was a Duncan & Phyfe Sofa given to me by my mother, and an Armchair with a pillow back, given to me by my father. Growing up, I knew that most of my furniture, if not all, would be secondhand. I wanted the ability to take quality pieces of furniture with sentimental value and recreate it, over and over again. Thus, creating family Heirlooms that would stay in the family for decades and even centuries to come.

Odd Furniture

Odd furniture isn’t hard to find, but it is extremely hard to find again. Therefore, if you have a piece of furniture that is odd, and you haven’t seen anything quite like it, hold on to it. Odd furniture has the tendency to be great conversation starters, and the focal point of a room. In fact, this is why odd furniture is a great choice for furniture upholstery.

Antique Furniture

Antique furniture is self-explanatory. Not only do these pieces usually have extraordinary woodwork, they hold their value extremely well, sometimes going up in value. The quality wood frames are timeless, if kept free from extreme moisture and cat claws. You can modernize your antique furniture or you can maintain the same style, and types of fabric used when your antique was considered contemporary for its time. I’ve seen people put Denim on Duncan & Phyfe Sofa’s, and others who used classic rich velvets, with` traditional Bolster Pillows at each end.

The great thing about furniture upholstery is that you can creatively and stylistically make your furniture completely your own. All the while, you are adding value to the furniture itself, and your household overall. If you have furniture that you love, for reasons such as sentimental value, oddity and rarity, or it’s oldness, chicness and antiqueness, don’t hesitate, invest, and keep them in good shape. Your children, and grandchildren will thank you. And, just remember no matter the reason you have decided to have your furniture upholstered, The Baltimore Upholstery Company will make sure we provide you with Quality Workmanship and Stellar Customer Service. Give us a call today.

December 22, 2018December 25, 2018

5 Things to Consider When Buying Fabric for Furniture Upholstery

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Buying fabric for an upholstery project can be a confusing and daunting task. For that reason The Baltimore Upholstery Company offers free fabric consultations. We realized that many of our customers didn’t have a clue about how to choose a good upholstery fabric, or where to buy a good upholstery fabric. In an attempt to help our customers and friends who may be looking for help on this topic, we have decided to share the top 5 things to consider when buying fabric for furniture upholstery.

Price

Need I say more? Unless, you’re a millionaire without a budget, more than likely price is a major factor whenever you make a purchase. Designer fabrics can go as high as several hundred dollars per yard, but you can also find discounted upholstery fabrics as low as $9.99 per yard.

Usage

How often do you use your furniture? Do you sit on it daily? Is it your favorite sitting chair? Is it a sofa your children like to sleep, play and eat on? Is it a piece of furniture that stays in a room that no one goes in? All of these questions you need to ask yourself and consider before you can determine what type of upholstery fabric you need.

Durability

Durability is directly correlated to usage. If your furniture is used a lot, then you want to make sure you choose a high quality, durable fabric. If you want a piece of furniture upholstered that is barely used, the look of the fabric will be more important than durability. A great way to determine durability in upholstery and home décor fabrics is by looking at the rub count or double rub count. The rub count as it pertains to upholstery fabric indicates how durable the fabric is. The higher the rub count number, the more durable the upholstery fabric is.

Children

Last, but not least children. Children pull on your heartstrings, but they can also thoroughly destroy furniture. Great fabrics to consider when you have children is anything that can be wiped off, or anything that has removable covers that is also machine washable.

Hopefully, these five tips will make buying upholstery fabric a little bit easier. If you have any questions about upholstery fabric, feel free to leave a comment below. We love to hear from you. Also, if you’re contemplating getting furniture upholstery, and you are in and around the Baltimore area, please give us a call at 410-870-9187, we would love to help, and remember Fabric Consultations are Free.

November 27, 2018November 27, 2018

Different Types of Furniture Upholstery in Baltimore

Furniture Upholstery in Baltimore showing four pictures arranged in a collage. Picture of three arm chairs and window seat.

Sofa, Arm Chair, Occasional Chair, Ottoman, Loveseat, Headboard, Cornice, should I go on? I can spend at least an afternoon, going through all the different types of furniture. The list is endless, but when referring to upholstery we are only referencing furniture that is covered with fabric. Now, I try not to brag, and I’m not biased or anything, but I’ve noticed that, The Baltimore Upholstery Company knows a lot more about furniture upholstery in Baltimore, than any of those other snazzy, jazzy upholsterers. And if you have a minute or three, I encourage you to sit back, relax, and take a read.

Sofa Upholstery

Are you ready to take nap time up a notch? Sofa Upholstery includes all styles, such as Loveseats, Sectionals, and Antiques.

Chair Upholstery

Arm Chairs, Antique Chairs, Tufted Chairs, Kitchen Chairs, Salon Chairs, Barber Chairs, Dentist Chairs and Occasional Chairs.

Chaise Lounge Upholstery

The Chaise Lounge was the first piece of furniture I ever bought, and my favorite piece of furniture in a home.

Ottoman Upholstery

This is also known as the working man’s slice of heaven. Just kidding, but it is what I like to call it. It’s nothing better than putting your feet up on furniture that is made specifically, for putting your feet up.

Headboard and Footboard Upholstery

I think I hear an R&B song in the background (Just Kidding!). Sometimes and over time, upholstered headboards and footboards take a beating; if you know what I mean (wink, wink). All of those games of footsies wear over time. And if you’re anything like my youngest daughter, in the quiet of the night, those little finger will peel and dig a hole, right in the middle of it. Love her, but I’m glad those days are over.

Cornice Upholstery

This is not a vegetable. I repeat, this is not a vegetable. Cornice Upholstery involves covering plywood with fabric, and mounting it to the wall above the window. Many of our clients who order cornice upholstery have draperies or curtains.

Car and Boat Upholstery

Car and Boat Upholstery are for clients who have car or boat interior they need repaired, or changed for a new, custom look.

Outdoor Furniture Upholstery

Enjoy your summer nights in comfort and style. Outdoor furniture upholstery is most requested in Baltimore between March and August, the spring and summer months. Make sure you choose outdoor fabric, such as Sunbrella.

Children and Pet Furniture Upholstery

Last but not least, the little crumb snatchers, I mean children and pet furniture upholstery. Many people now have furniture in their homes specifically made in dimensions for children and pets. Even though the furniture is smaller, it can be reupholstered like any standard size furniture.

Got it? If so, you should now know all about the different types of furniture upholstery in Baltimore. As you can see, you have many different options to choose from. And just remember, any piece of furniture that is covered with fabric, can be upholstered. If you are interested in receiving a free estimate and fabric consultation, contact us today at 410-870-9187.

November 18, 2018January 26, 2019

Where to Buy Upholstery Fabric in Baltimore?

Are you looking to buy Upholstery Fabric in Baltimore? If you’re here, I’m assuming the answer is “yes”. Therefore, my friends, fret no longer I am here to share with you the best places to buy Upholstery Fabric in Baltimore.

The Baltimore Upholstery Company – Upholstery Fabric Store

The Baltimore Upholstery Company is a great place to buy upholstery fabric in Baltimore. We offer high quality fabrics from companies such as GreenHouse Fabrics and Charlotte Fabrics. All of our upholstery fabrics are sold at discounted prices, and are shipped directly to your home. We sell Contract, Residential and Hospitality upholstery fabrics. We have new Crypton Upholstery Fabric, Indoor Residential Upholstery Fabric and Outdoor Upholstery Fabric for the 2019 Spring season. So please take a minute and take a look at our Upholstery Fabric Store, and don’t forget if you mention this article, we will take $1 off each yard of upholstery fabric that you buy.

Joann Fabric and Craft Stores

This store is fantastically amazing, and it has a great selection of Upholstery Fabrics. You can find fabrics on sale for as low as $8.99 per yard or as high as $59.99 per yard. Now, I’m pretty sure you may be able to find some fabrics that are lower or higher in cost, but this a general price range that most fabrics will fall within. The employees at Joann can also special order upholstery fabrics for you if they don’t have enough in stock, or at the very least check with another local Joann store to see if they may have it.

Upholstery Shop Sample Books

Many Upholstery Shops around Baltimore have sample books of different designer fabrics. Keep in mind though, some of these books have been kept for years, so even though you may be looking at beautiful fabrics, more than likely they have been discontinued and no longer in stock. My experience with Upholstery Books has always been a hit or miss, usually a miss. If you choose this route, make sure you are looking at books that are no more than 6 months old.

Thurmont Fabrics/Discount Fabrics

This store isn’t in Baltimore, in fact it’s quite a distance from Baltimore. But, I had to mention it, because it’s a great resource to have when buying upholstery fabric. It’s located in Thurmont, Maryland, and has rolls and rolls of designer upholstery fabric at discount prices.

Hopefully, with these three resources you will be able to find upholstery fabric in Baltimore. However, if the first two fail, Thurmont is about an hour and thirty minutes away; and in my opinion well worth the drive considering the prices and selection. Remember, always to talk to your Upholsterer before buying fabric because they will give you insight into what kind of fabrics will work best for your furniture. With that said, if you have any questions about Upholstery Fabrics, give us a call, we’re in Baltimore and we are ready to help in any way we can.

November 14, 2018November 27, 2018

Dear Baltimore, Upholstery Supplies Are In Stock!

Dear Baltimore, Upholstery Supplies can be found locally, and here’s a list of what they are and where to find them. As humans evolved, so did the fact that tools are a necessity to being able to create a civilized life. In fact, the trade of upholstery cannot be done successfully unless you have the proper tools. So Baltimore, lets take a tour and explore the many places you can find Upholstery supplies in local stores.

THE BASICS

Scissors are needed to cut fabric, cording, strings, and anything else that needs to be further shaped or cut away to achieve a professional look. This product can be found at any Joann Fabric and Craft Store located in Baltimore.

Yard Stick is needed to line and measure your fabric, foam, Dacron, and cording. It will always be 36 inches long. This product can be found at any Home Depot or Joann Fabric and Craft Store located in Baltimore.

Chalk is used to mark measurements, and directions (front, back, top, bottom). This product can be found at any Home Depot or Joann Fabric and Craft Store located in Baltimore.

Razor Blade is used when removing old fabric from furniture. It can also be used as a seam ripper. In fact, this is the best tool you can use for ripping seams, and opening seams in upholstery. Razor blades can be found at any Home Depot, Joann Fabric and Craft Store or General store.

THE UPHOLSTERY BASICS

Upholstery Staples are used to attach the fabric to the furniture base. These can be found at Tedco.

Cutting Table is a long and wide table used to cut fabric and anything else you may need. Many times you will be working with a lot of fabric in excess of 5+ yards, therefore you will need a long and preferable wide table to cut on. Try to find a table at least 6 feet in length; but if all else fails you can use a card table, the floor, or your dining room table. You can buy a cutting table at Home Depot, Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club.

Work Horses or Work Benches are used to hoist furniture off the ground, so that you can begin the upholstery process. This product can be found at any Home Depot located in Baltimore.

36 X 36-Inch Board is placed on top of the workhorses to create a platform and workspace. Mainly used when upholstering smaller pieces of furniture such as armchairs and kitchen seats. It can be dually used as a cutting board. This product can be bought and custom cut at any Home Depot located in Baltimore.

TOOLS

Air Compressor is a machine that compresses air, and powers the staple air gun for heavy-duty upholstery. This product can be found at any Home Depot located in Baltimore.

Industrial Sewing Machine is a heavy-duty sewing machine, used, mainly in factories to sew industrial grade fabrics, such as upholstery fabrics, leather, vinyl, animal skins, etc. This product is found at Tedco, a store previously located in Baltimore. It is currently located in Halethorpe. Supplies can be bought in store and online.

Long Nose Staple Air Gun is used for getting in tight areas and corners. Used on very detailed, intricate pieces of furniture. This product can be found at Tedco.

Short Nose Staple Air Gun is an all-purpose air gun. Most projects can be completed successfully with a short nose staple air gun. This product can be found at Tedco.

Staple Puller is used to pull staples from the furniture base and fabric. This product can be found at any Joann Fabric and Craft Store or Tedco.

Pliers are used to pull broken staples from the furniture base. You can buy these at your local Home Depot.

Rubber Mallet is used to smooth tacking strip on the outside back of different types of furniture. This product can be found at Home Depot or Tedco.

Upholstery Hammer is a slender hammer with a magnetized head. It’s traditionally used to hammer hard nails into furniture. It’s mostly used today to flatten staples that can’t be pulled from the wood; which if left could create an injury or a snag in the new fabric. This product can be found at Tedco.

PADDING AND TRIM

Foam Rubber is padding. It comes in different sizes, and used mostly in seat cushions. This product can be bought and custom cut at House of Foam, as well as, Joann Fabric and Craft Store.

Dacron is used to wrap foam rubber, and also helps to in fill in corners for a smooth, professional look. It can be found at House of Foam, as well as, Joann Fabric and Craft Store.

Upholstery Welt Trim is fabric covered cording used as trim for furniture, seat cushions, and pillows. This product can be found at Tedco.

THE FINISHERS

Silicone Spray is used on foam and Dacron so they can easily fit into its seat cover or pillow cover. This product can be found at Tedco.

Fabric Spray Adhesive is used to bind two pieces of foam rubber together, or Dacron and Foam rubber together. This product can be found at Tedco.

Scotch Guard is a finishing product that protects the upholstery fabric from stains. This product can be found at your local Joann Fabric and Craft Store or Walmart in Baltimore.

As you can see Baltimore, upholstery supplies can be quite easy to find. If you buy all of these items, you will be well on your way to becoming a professional upholsterer. The best place to find these items locally are Home Depot, Joann Fabric and Craft Store, Tedco, House of Foam, and last but not least, Amazon. You can also visit our Amazon Store (Coming Soon!), where you can have these items shipped right to your home. And, if all else fails give us a call, we’re ready to work, we’re in Baltimore, and our upholstery supplies are in stock!

November 7, 2018November 14, 2018

Upholstery Quick Fix: Change Fabric on Soiled Kitchen Seats – Part Two

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Place your fabric front side down on the table, then the Dacron/Foam cushion, and finally place your seat cushion on top of that, front side down. Check to ensure that everything is centered and straight. You will also need to make sure that you mark the top and the bottom of both your seat and your fabric, so that all of your kitchen seats are identical.

Now, we get to the fun part, STAPLING! You will need your air compressor and a short/long nose stapler attachment. Begin stapling from north to south, and then east to west, making sure to pull the fabric as tight as possible as you go along. Please avoid stapling the corners. You will want to work your way towards each corner, starting from the inside and working your way to all four corners. Many times you will have excess fabric, especially on the corners. You will need to cut away some fabric so that the bottom of the seat is as smooth as possible.

Rinse, wash and repeat these steps until you have completed all of your kitchen chairs. Now, you will need upholstery dust cover fabric to go on the bottom of each seat. Make sure to measure twice, because you can only cut once. Once you have everything measured, staple the dust cover on the bottom of each kitchen seat.

Voila! You are done. And, hopefully what you have before you is a reflection of how superb you are at upholstery. And right about…now, you’re on Facebook showing your friends how much of a creative you are, and how you rock at all thing arts and craft. Am I close, or am I just projecting? Probably projecting. Anyhow, many of us Average Joe’s will not be able to complete this project with relative ease, but if “Joe” has the equipment and some guidance, why not try?

With that said, they don’t call us professionals for nothing. You can always call us at The Baltimore Upholstery Company at 410-870-9187. Kitchen Seat Upholstery is our expertise. Our prices start at $45 and up. Call us today for a free estimate.

November 6, 2018November 14, 2018

Upholstery Quick Fix: Change Fabric on Soiled Kitchen Seats Part One

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One of the easiest ways to change the interior design of your kitchen is by changing the fabric on your Kitchen Seats. The kitchen in many homes is the central place of socialization and congregation; and for most people that can mean the fabric on your kitchen seats can take a beating. Over time, the seats can become soiled, torn, lose cushion support, or all three.

One sure shot way to remedy these issues are to have your kitchen chairs reupholstered. This project can be daunting for the faint of heart, but can be completed if the right person assists you with the right tools, and at least intermediate knowledge of upholstery.

To start, we must remove the kitchen seats from the base, and then take off the existing fabric. You will need upholstery tools to do this with ease. If not, you can use a screwdriver and a hammer (Be Careful!). However, the easiest way to remove the fabric is to use a razor blade to cut around the seat. Try to cut on the flat portion of the kitchen seat, just outside of the staples.

Once you have removed the old fabric, you will need to cut the new fabric. If you plan to replace your padding, you will need to cut Dacron and foam. Just in case you’re wondering, what Dacron is, it’s used in upholstery to wrap and protect foam cushions, as well as, fill in the outer edges for a clean finished look.

Next, you will need to measure the seat to ensure you have enough fabric to cover it. You will also need to make sure that you give your self 2 – 3 inches extra fabric to work with. This is to make sure we have enough fabric to pull under the seats to staple. At this point, we’re going to start gluing some things together. Dacron has the tendency to move; therefore we are going to use Spray glue to bond the Dacron to the top of our piece of foam.

Want to see the finished result? Check out Part Two of this Article, titled: Upholstery Quick Fix: Change Fabric on Soiled Kitchen Seats – Part Two.