Couch reupholstery advice, before you call an upholsterer
In short
Straight answers to what you'll ask us anyway: what it costs, how long you'll be without your couch, which fabric survives your house, and when to buy new instead.
Prices
What does it cost to reupholster a couch in Johannesburg?
What couch reupholstery costs in Johannesburg depends on fabric, foam and frame repairs. Here's what goes into a quote and how to get one from a photo.
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Turnaround
How long does couch reupholstery take? What 18 customers told Google
How long couch reupholstery takes: from the next day to 7 working days. We lined up every turnaround our customers wrote in their Google reviews.
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Worth it?
Reupholster or buy a new couch? How to decide
Reupholster or buy a new couch? When re-covering beats buying new, when it doesn't, and 4 checks you can do in your lounge tonight.
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Fabric
Choosing fabric for a couch that gets used every day
Velvet, weaves, leather or leather-look? How to choose couch fabric for kids, dogs and a sunny lounge, and why we bring the samples to your house.
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Collection and delivery
What happens on couch collection day, and how to get ready
From the first WhatsApp to the couch coming home. What happens at the sample visit, on collection day and during the rebuild, and 6 things to do beforehand.
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Foam
7 signs your couch needs new foam, and what to check first
Sinking seats, flat cushions, one low seat. How to tell whether your couch needs new foam, new springs or a new frame, with checks you can do at home.
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Before you book
8 questions to ask an upholsterer before you hand over your couch
8 questions to ask an upholsterer before they take your couch: fabric stock, foam, frame repairs, lead times, updates and paperwork.
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Questions we get asked
My question isn't answered here. What now?
WhatsApp it to 074 019 9297 with a photo of the piece, and Kwanele will answer.
Are quotes free?
Yes. Send a photo of the piece on WhatsApp and we'll quote you.
Tell us about your couch
Send us the details and a photo, and Kwanele will get back to you with a price. Not sure what it needs? That's fine. We'll look at it and tell you.
- Call or WhatsApp
- 074 019 9297