$700 and $1,200
RusticChic. Hi, It will be very costly to reupholster a sofa, especially a leather sofa...and to upgrade your cushions. You will need to keep in mind the cost of the labor, but also the cost of the new leather. There are many great leather sofas on the market that are made of high quality materials in traditional to modern styles. I would think it is a better option to buy a new sofa. Restoration Hardware is a good option to consider. For a sofa, the starting price range for the upholsterers we spoke to ran $700 to $1,200, not including fabric; to have a dining chair seat re-covered, the starting range was $45 to $90, not including fabric. How much fabric will I need? What kind of shape the furniture is in, how much new fabric you’ll need and how much the fabric will cost are a few things that should be considered before making the decision. There is also the cost of labor, which varies from shop to shop because there is no industry standard. Reupholstering a recliner may seem daunting because you have to have to deal with moving parts, but the process is just the same as it would be for any chair or sofa. The key is to work slowly and to document each step with photographs and clear labels rather than relying on memory to tell you where all the pieces go. Once your recliner is taken apart, it’s a good time to check all of the working parts. Many people trash or donate a recliner if it gets a little wobbly when all it really needs is to have crucial screws tightened. Taking a few minutes to do some preventive maintenance will increase the lifespan of your reclining sofa. You will need to take your sofa recliner apart in order to get at all of the places that need to be reupholstered. This is accomplished by turning the sofa over on its face. Use a power drill and a square drill bit to remove the metal frame that holds the recliners pieces together. Label the pieces as you remove them. Once your recliner is taken apart, it’s a good time to check all of the working parts. Many people trash or donate a recliner if it gets a little wobbly when all it really needs is to have crucial screws tightened. Taking a few minutes to do some preventive maintenance will increase the lifespan of your reclining sofa. Before reupholstering a recliner, people should know how to choose new upholstery, take the recliner apart, remove the fabric, attach the new fabric, and reassemble the chair.  Total Cost. The total cost of reupholstering a couch includes fabric, supplies and labor. It varies depending on the size and style of the couch as well as the price of the fabric, which can range from about $11 to $40 per yard. Labor averages between $700 and $1,200, for a total cost of $1,200 for a small two-cushion sofa, up to $3,000 or more for a large sofa. The cost can rise if you decide to replace the stuffing in cushions, especially if you choose a pricey option like down feathers. Measure your recliner from every angle to ensure that you’ll have enough fabric. When you measure for fabric, use a cloth measuring tape and follow the contours of the chair closely. Most seam allowances are 1/2 inch, but leave at least 1 inch to give yourself a margin for error. Once your recliner is taken apart, it’s a good time to check all of the working parts. Many people trash or donate a recliner if it gets a little wobbly when all it really needs is to have crucial screws tightened. Taking a few minutes to do some preventive maintenance will increase the lifespan of your reclining sofa. Existing condition. Overall, the cost to upholster furniture will depend on the size and type of furniture as well as the fabric you choose. If you have children or pets, then investing in a stain resistant fabric will be worth the cost. Paying a lot for a silk cover might not be smart if it's just going to get ruined. Transport. If you're reupholstering an existing piece, then the amount of damage or wear and tear will affect the cost to upholster furniture. The more work that needs to be done to restore it, the more expensive it will be.
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