Options upholstery upholstered furniture. Which to choose

When selecting a sofa or re-stitching old furniture, special attention should be paid to the upholstery material, because different types of upholstery have different performance characteristics, design, cost and other trifles. In addition, it is possible that the upholstery material, ideally suited for the living room, will be absolutely irrational to look on the kitchen couch.

Typesupholstery materials

Currently, there are 2 main categories of materials used for upholstery furniture - ethen textiles and leather.

Textile upholstery

The assortment of upholstery fabrics is increasing every year, amazing with its splendor. However, the performance characteristics of various kinds of textile upholstery largely depend on the fabric composition, among which is:

1. Natural textiles( cotton, silk flax, wool), consisting, at least, 50% of natural yarns.

Pros:

• environmental friendliness;
• breathability;
• does not cause allergies.

Cons:

• is likely to shrink the material;
• crushing;
• low wear resistance;
• short service life;
• high cost.

2. Artificial textiles( viscose), containing yarns obtained during the processing of natural raw materials.

Advantages:

• excellent air permeability;
• moisture absorption ability;
• pleasant to the touch softness of the material.

Disadvantages:

• crumble;
• poor wear resistance;
• fragility of use.

3. Synthetic textile, the basis of production of which is nylon, polyester, lavsan, kapron and others, are represented by 40% polyamide and polyester yarns.

Pros:

• increased wear resistance;
• no deformation of the material over time;
• the invariance of the original shade under the influence of ultraviolet;
• simplicity of care;
• durability.

Cons:

• poor air permeability;
• attracts dust.

When choosing a composition, it is worth considering that synthetic yarns impart strength to the web, thus increasing its wear resistance. As a rule, most of the upholstery fabric is produced by combining natural threads and synthetic or artificial, although there is often a combination of all kinds in one canvas.

In addition to the composition of the fabric, an important role in the formation of important properties of upholstery textiles is played by its production method:

• Woven. The front side of the fabric can be covered with villi woven into the fabric during the production of the canvas( chenille), or produced longitudinally cross-weave yarn without the use of a pile( jacquard).In this case, the pile fabric is distinguished by the softness of the material, and the lint-free fabric is distinguished by the stiffness affecting the duration of the upholstery operation.

• Non-woven( flock, suede).Materials relating to this type of textile are represented by pile fabrics. In this case, the nap is not weaved, but applied to the substrate with the help of an adhesive layer, after drying, the base can be completely removed.

Most upholstery materials with a fabric base are subjected to Teflon impregnation, which improves such characteristics as strength, resistance to mechanical damage, duration of operation. In order to save money, the Teflon coating can be sprayed onto the fabric, rather than applied in the form of impregnation. However, the quality characteristics are somewhat reduced.

Leather upholstery

The most expensive and respectable material has always been natural and artificial leather.

The natural skin, covered after the processing with a special composition, has better qualities than left without coating, although it does not look very natural.

At present, high-quality manufactured artificial leather is almost inferior to natural properties, and it costs even one order of magnitude cheaper.

At the same time, both natural and artificial leather, produced with a violation of the technological process, can quickly crack, fall apart at the seams, spoiling the whole aesthetics of design.

Thus, upholstery upholstery today is quite diverse, opening up great opportunities in choosing the right material. However, a variety of textile materials, as well as various types of leather upholstery, have their advantages and disadvantages, which must be taken into account when choosing or re-stitching upholstered furniture in relation to future operating conditions and interior space.

Upholstery versions for upholstered furniture

Any upholstery material has its own unique characteristics that determine its quality and properties.

The most demanded materials for upholstery upholstery:

1. Flock - is made by gluing polyester fibers to the fabric base. It is quite possible to find a flock imitating velvet, suede, chenille, velor, since the villi used in the production can have different lengths. Due to the high content of synthetics in the material, the placement of upholstered furniture in the bedroom is not a very rational solution. However, in the living room, such furniture will be very useful, especially if there are pets willing to thread their claws.

Advantages:

• variety of colors;
• has high strength properties before mechanical impact;
• relative abrasion resistance;
• does not burn;
• perfectly suits any type of cleaning with neutral detergents;
• unpretentious care;
• low cost.

Disadvantages:

• high static material requires constant treatment with antistatic agents;
• absorbs odors;
• operating period is limited by the quality of the material.

2. Velor - includes a variety of pile fabrics, among which the most commonly used knitted fabrics. At the same time, the velor, which has a basis and combines woolen, cotton threads with chemical fibers, considerably exceeds knitted pile fabrics both in price and quality. In addition, the pile of velor is either smoothed or formed by laying a certain type of pattern, embossing, combing through the stencil and other ways that give the material a special appeal.

Pros:

• variety of colors;
• refers to breathable materials;
• stretches, allowing you to pull furniture of complex shapes;
• has good wear resistance;
• is easy to care for;
• reasonable cost.

Cons:

• low tensile strength;
• high probability of moulting material during wet cleaning;
• fragility.

3. Microfiber - for tactile inspection is very similar to natural suede. In this case, microfiber is produced by weaving polyamide fiber, which gives the material a lot of positive qualities. To improve performance, the microfiber is coated with Teflon impregnation.

Advantages:

• wide range of colors;
• peeling resistance;
• does not change shade under long-term exposure to ultraviolet light, use of cleaning products;
• high resistance to abrasion;
• ability to pass air;
• prevents dust accumulation;
• recovery ability after minor mechanical impact;
• easy care;
• operating time.

Disadvantages:

• high cost.

4. Chenille is a fabric that has a high density, strength due to the complex interlacing of synthetic and natural fibers, but pleasant and soft to the touch, thanks to the Chenil thread that results from the interlacing of the nap between spirally threaded threads.

Pros:

• excellent abrasion resistance;
• does not attract dust;
• no shrinkage of fabric;
• is not prone to peeling;
• fabric does not crumple;
• does not absorb odors;
• resistance to fading;
• simplicity of care;
• operating time;
• is an average price category.

Cons:

• not resistant to moisture;
• is not suitable for pets.

5. Jacquard is an artificial silk, differing from natural material with a higher density, because it is produced by means of a longitudinal-transverse weave of natural and synthetic threads. However, many of the performance characteristics of the jacquard fabric depend on the way the pattern is given the volume:

• woven - the pattern appears in the manufacturing process by using threads of different colors;

• printed - color pattern printed on the finished fabric with a hot press.

Jacquard, obtained in the first way, has the following advantages:

• variety of colors;
• high strength to damage;
• resistance to ultraviolet;
• abrasion resistance;
• excellent air permeability;
• unpretentious operation;
• durability.

Disadvantages:

• lack of resistance to water;
• the difficulty of removing any kind of stains;
• high cost.

6. Tapestry - a fairly hard material, made of natural fabrics. The fabrication technique is similar to the production of jacquard fabrics, with the only difference being that thicker threads are used for tapestry. The similarity of production technology determines the superiority of the tapestry fabric over the jacquard on many performance characteristics.

Advantages:

• an abundance of diverse colors, textures;
• decorative effect;
• high abrasion resistance;
• resistance to fading;
• ease of care;
• long service life.

Disadvantages:

• high price.

7. Artificial suede - in appearance does not differ from natural, and by properties even surpasses it. Artificial suede is produced woven, as well as non-woven. At the same time, woven suede has greater strength and better operational properties than that produced by a non-woven method.

Advantages:

• air permeability;
• high wear resistance;
• color fastness;
• operating time.

Disadvantages:

• exacting care;
• price is above average.

8. Genuine leather is the embodiment of luxury and practicality.

Pros:

• ability to breathe;
• moisture resistance;
• high strength to physical impact;
• high abrasion resistance;
• durability.

Disadvantages:

• limited color gamut;
• the complexity of care;
• high cost.

9. Artificial leather is represented by a porous or monolithic layer of PVC, applied over cotton or knitted substrates.

Advantages:

• many colors;
• is a nice invoice;
• moisture resistance;
• breathability;
• wear resistance;
• simplicity of care;
• reasonable price.

Cons:

• relative abrasion resistance;
• lightness of mechanical damage;
• is not resistant to open fire;
• low light resistance;
• is a short service life.

Thus, the variety of choice of upholstery upholstery, the photos of which are present in the article, is very large, and the correctness of its choice is directly related to the type of room intended for the location of upholstered furniture, the presence of animals in the house, the activity of using furniture for the purpose, etc.

Selection criteria for upholstery material

The variety of modern upholstery material allows you to choose the best upholstery upholstery option, based on the following factors:

• Baby - environmentally friendly materials represented by high content of natural fabrics, among which are cotton, jacquard,or a tapestry.

• Living room - special attention should be paid to the wear resistance of the material, as in the living room the soft furniture is exposed to quite active use. Ideal are flock, artificial suede, velor, chenille, jacquard, microfiber, tapestry, natural leather. In this case, the composition of the material may not contain natural fibers, or be included in a small percentage.

• Bedroom - the optimal ratio in the composition of natural and artificial threads, necessary for furniture located in the bedroom, is 50%.The most acceptable options for upholstery are chenille, tapestry, jacquard, velor.

• Kitchen - the decisive importance lies in the undemanding care of the upholstery and the possibility of carrying out wet cleaning using detergents, since the formation on the kitchen furniture of the spots is an unavoidable problem. Among such materials are: shenille, suede, natural leather.

Of no small importance is the combination of upholstery with the overall design of the room. For example, leather upholstered furniture will be quite inappropriate to look in a room that is distinguished by its usual simplicity. At the same time, a leather sofa is ideal for a richly decorated living room, office or office.

If there are animals in the house, it is worthwhile to choose the flock, because the material has a high resistance to mechanical damage, especially to the claws of animals.

In general, you need to choose the upholstery, based on the specific conditions for the future use of upholstered furniture, and in the implementation of furniture pull-ups, one should also take into account the ease of work with a specific upholstery material.

Upholstery technology for upholstered furniture

Regardless of the type of upholstery, the sequence of work when replacing furniture upholstery is the same and includes several stages.

Dismantling

For quality work, we disassemble the design of upholstered furniture into component parts:

1. Dismantle the side backs.
2. Detach the backrest and seat from the frame structure.
3. Dismantle the overlaid decor elements present on some models over the upholstery.

All bolts and other fasteners should be folded in separate boxes so that when assembling the finished product, there are no unnecessary or missing attachments.

Removing replaceable elements

For fixing the upholstery of modern furniture to the frame, a furniture stapler is used, so dismantling the upholstery does not cause any special difficulties. In this case, you can remove the braces with an anti-stapler or, using a flat-head screwdriver, pull out the pliers with a flat-nose screwdriver. The main thing is not to break the old cover, because it is still useful.

After removal of the upholstery, the filler is likewise removed. In most cases, the filler is foam rubber, the service life of which is low and also requires updating.

After removing elements that require replacement, it is necessary to scroll and glue all the components of the frame, and strengthen the joints.

Cutting of filler and upholstery material

Due to the fact that the upholstery of upholstered furniture, the prices for which are high enough, requires maximum attention, then in the process of cutting, do not be distracted by extraneous things. However, first we cut out the filler:

1. The old filler is placed on top of the new one on a flat plane.
2. Circle outline and cut out.

For patterning of new upholstery:

1. We lay the acquired upholstery material on a flat surface with the wrong side up.
2. We put the old upholstery on top of the new face down.
3. Circle the contour, leaving allowances for the material's bend about 5 cm.
4. Cut.

If the upholstery consists of several elements sewn together in one piece, you will have to tear the seams and make a pattern of the individual elements, which then need to be sewn by analogy with the original version.

Upholstery of individual furniture parts

Before proceeding to the upholstery of upholstered furniture with your own hands, it is necessary to fix a new foam rubber on the frame of the product by means of a furniture stapler. Then:

1. Take the backrest and attach the upholstery, bending the edges, along the entire length of the part on one side, using a stapler.
2. We pass to the opposite side and, pulling the cloth, fix the upholstery first near the edge on both sides, in the center, and then pass along the remaining distance.
3. Similarly to the length, fix the width of the upholstery, leaving the corners free.
4. We fix the corners, keeping the folds evenly distributed.

Seat, sidewall, frame upholstery by analogy with the back.

Assembling

When all components of upholstered furniture are ready, you can start assembling, restoring the original appearance of the product.

After viewing the video upholstery of upholstered furniture, you can once again clearly see the simplicity of the technological process and try to change the upholstery of the sofa yourself:

Thus, a competent approach to the selection of upholstery material and high-quality work on the constriction of the product is a guarantee of the durability of the loved thing.