What should I know about upholstered furniture?
Besides determining the level of comfort, the raw materials used for your furniture's upholstery affects its looks as well. For example, if the rubber foam used is of bad quality, it crumbles very soon, besides emittinga foul stench and damaging your expensive upholstery fabric. similarly, inferior quality 'U' foam tends to sag and get compressed.

So, make sure that the rubber foam used has the ISI stamp, or matches their standards. 'U' foam needs to be of high density, as high as 32 density sheets, especially in areas that are subjected to direct pressure such as seats, armrests and the back. It is normally pink or yellow in color. What about the material used for my upholstery? Upholstery furniture is made up of a wooden frame with springs(in between the canvas and nevar), webbing, foam, cushioning, fillings(paddings) of cut foam pieces, and the cover. While choosing the covering of your furniture, you must have examined various aspects - durability, easy maintenance, and the ambience/colour scheme of your room's other furnishings(drapes, curtains, rugs, carpets and the wall finish). As regards materials, you certainly would have checked out all the options. Handlooms (normally of cotton), Natural products (like jute, etc.), and Synthetic materials (rexene, polyester, etc.), all have their own charm and advantages. Let's look in detail, at the Fabric you can use. As the type of favric used affects the cost of your furniture, the varying percentages of natural and synthetic yarns in combination weaves (for greater durability), will affect the cost of the fabric. Thickly woven fabric wears better, and thus is more expensive. Cotton is the mist appropriate fabric for all extreme climates, while synthetic fibres are avoidable for extreme hot weather. Make sure the cotton you choose has been washed once before getting it stiched, to avoid problems caused by shrinkage. Additionally, ensure that it is not stiched in an airtight manner, as that prevents the inner cushion from breathing. Adding a thin lining of cotton (markeen) between the fabric and the cushion, protects the life of the fabric. How can I best select Upholstered Furniture? A practised eye can quickly note any imperfections and defects. You too can develop this talent, just by making a few easy checks: check the seams and corners for unwanted tucks or dimples. check for rips and snags that can be caused by pulling the covering too tightly. check the corners and edges; if you feel the frame within, the cover or padding may wear out prematurely. ensure that the fabric patterns and decorative embroidery match, are centered and evenly spaces. the nap of velver fabric should be oriented consistently in the same direction. What do I need to know about the Frame of my furniture?
	Besides outlining the shape of your furniture, frames provide structural support. Make sure the arms and legs are sturdy, the legs are of the same size (it should not totter when weight is applied on any corner), and the exposed wood finish is smooth.
What do I need to know about the Cushions of my furniture? Whatever your preference in cushions, firm or soft, they should provide proper support. This is optimized when the cushions are smooth, uniform and in line with the back. The cushion should not hang over the front edge of the seat, and there should be no gaps between the cushions, arms, backs, and each other. Seats and backs ought not to have any shredded foam, as that leads to clumping later. Only dense foam should be used. What about the care of Furniture Coverings? Fabric - Cotton on sofa sets can be dry cleaned without having to remove the fabric. Only established dry cleaners can undertake this task. For daily care, one can use Commercial Fabric protectors or Spray Cans, easily available at upholstry shops or at good furnishing stores. Remember, always test any cleaner on a small inconspicuous corner first.
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