Furniture Upholstery Repair - DIY or Call In a Professional?
When it comes to furniture upholstery repair, some people are naturally gifted. Unfortunately, some people are not. If you have a furniture upholstery repair project coming up, there is a critical decision to be made. Will you do the work yourself or will you find an upholstery professional to handle the job? Here are a few thoughts to help you with that decision.
While the fact that you have never done any type of upholstery repair does not automatically mean that you can't do the job, it should be reason enough to pause and consider a few things. Do you have the proper tools to make the repair? Are you willing to learn how to make a furniture upholstery repair correctly, or are you more of the type who likes to do things on the fly and hope for the best? Keep in mind that upholstery tools are not cheap. That is not a big deal, if you see yourself using them several times over the next few years. Of course, that also implies you will learn at least the basics of upholstery repair. If you are not able to give an enthusiastic "yes" to both these questions, then you will be much better off hiring a professional to handle the repair.
Another important factor is cost. You may or may not be able to get a good price on the materials you need for the furniture upholstery repair, whereas a professional may already have everything necessary in stock. By the time you locate and purchase materials and tools, you may have already spent more than what you would have paid a professional for material and labor.
Handling furniture upholstery repair yourself is great, if you have the skill set and you alr
eady have the tools. But don't try to talk yourself into doing the work yourself, because you might save a dollar or two. Without the right materials, tools, and a working knowledge of how to properly handle an upholstery repair job, you could end up with mediocre results and spend more money at the same time.
