Thoughts and Ideas

Best Performance Fabrics for Upholstery:What are performance fabrics?Generally speaking, a performance fabric is exactly what it sounds like: any fabric engineered to perform, whether you’re in hot or cold weather, climbing a mountain, running a marathon, or playing a...

April 2019 La Costa Upholstery turns 40 years old.We want to thank all of the wonderful clients who have trusted us with their furniture, patio projects and family heirlooms . And with your continued support we will strive to keep your trust by providing you with...

Spring is here and now is the time to get your patio cushions recovered or if they are beyond repair have new ones made.La Costa Upholstery has sample books with all the Sunbrella Fabrics you'll need.Vista our showroom 

If you are look for Modern and Mid-century fabrics to do your furniture in come to La Costa Upholstery and see our selection of  fabrics

Here are some things to think about when deciding if it’s worth reupholstering a chair:How old is the chair? Has it been regularly used? If the chair has lasted many years, chances are it is well made, and sturdy enough to last.Is the frame solid, sturdy, and made...

1. Check the FrameA sturdy frame means a long-lasting sofa. Soft wood, such as pine, is low-cost, but it may warp or wobble after five years. Pricier hardwood (kiln-dried oak, ash, or beech, for example) is more durable. Avoid frames made of particleboard, plastic, or...

Factors that determine the durability of the upholstery fabric:Fabric weave – tight weave or loose weaveFabric content, percentage of synthetics and natural fibersDurability testing, aka double rubs testingFabric WeaveTight weave is good construction. Loose weave is a...

New Years Resolution , Get your furniture re upholstered by La Costa Upholstery and start the year with beautiful looking sofa chair patio cushions . We do it all with thousands of fabrics to pick from in the largest sample showroom opened to the public in North...

If your furniture cushions are feeling too soft or have gone flat we can help bring them back to life.Just today we have had 4 clients bring in their cushions for us to replace the foam in them,Don't buy a new sofa or chair fix what you have at a fraction of the cost...

Winter Deals ! Have your patio cushions done in January ! Be ahead of the game have your out door furniture done when you aren't using it. Like having your air conditioning serviced done wait until it gets hot! There lots of great fabrics from Sunbrella , Perennials...

 Double-Rub For designers, it's called abrasion data. It is extremely important when you are selecting your fabric for upholstered pieces that are going to be subjected to high traffic (ie. the family room).What it means is quite simple - double-rub is a...