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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...

Photo: Ricardo Labougle The upholstery fabric for a new sofa or armchair is a big investment—you don’t want to be second-guessing it a few months after the piece arrives on your doorstep. Choose the wrong material and you’ll find yourself battling snags and stains....

Why look for fabrics at La Costa Upholstery ? There are all kinds of places to find upholstery fabrics for you furniture and out door needs. Not all of them actually do upholstery work, they don't know how to apply fabric to furniture and may not know how well a...

Why choose La Costa Upholstery to do your furniture upholstery , patio cushions and foam replacement ? With over 40 years in the furniture upholstery business we have seen everything and know what to do to make it right. We use the best threads, foams and fabrics , no...

 Find the right upholsterer Not all shops are the same . Some do cars well ,some do boats well and some do furniture well. La Costa specialists in furniture upholstery. If you are going spend your money don't you want to know that the project is being done by the...

Slipcovers done it a washed denim , gives you great way to have two sets of furniture in one. Washed denim and be a easy solution to the high trafficareas . When it's time to clean , just put them in the wash and they come out looking new.

Fall is here? The weather doesn't agree . The days are getting shorter and is time to start those fall home projects. Like patio cushions , slipcovers  and reupholstering that sofa  and chairs.Get things looking good for the holidaysLa Costa Upholstery can...