Five Tips for Buying High-Quality Upholstery
When buying high-quality upholstery
dubai al quoz, how can you determine
the quality when the guts are under cover? One of the most distinguishable
characteristics of quality upholstered furniture is the construction. There are
certain key features to look for in a furniture’s construction and make up.
Here are five tips to help you know what to look for when purchasing
high-quality upholstery.
1. WHAT TYPE OF WOOD IS USED?
Hard wood is best for upholstery. Alder is a hard wood
that is moderately lightweight, perfect for machining, handles nails, screws,
and glues well. Alder has a medium density that has low-bending strength and
performs well with shock resistance. We use kiln-dried Alder sourced from
sustainably harvested forests on all of our frames and offer a lifetime
warranty. Our frames will stand the test of time.
2.WHAT TYPE OF SEAT SUSPENSION IS USED?
When shopping for contemporary or modern style
upholstery, look for a heavy gauge, sinuous no-sag spring or webbing suspension
system. These systems provide excellent and long-lasting seat comfort, yet
maintain the modern silhouette. We use heavy gauge sinuous no-sag spring system
and Pirelli webbing. The springs are mounted to specially-fitted fittings and
silencers that hold the frame in place and provide a comfortable ride.
3. HOW IS IT MADE? PRODUCTION LINE VS. ON THE BENCH.
It is important to know how an upholstery piece is made.
Does one upholsterer make the piece? Or, does a line of upholsterers each make
a part of the piece? If it is a production line, then one upholsterer makes the
outside back, another makes the arms, another the inside back and seat.
This speeds up the process and allows many pieces to be produced much faster.
If it’s upholstered on the bench, that means one upholsterer makes the entire
piece. This process takes longer and is usually for custom or complicated
pieces. High quality furniture will be made on the bench. The upholsterer will
be given time to perfect the furniture piece and pay attention to detail. Our
upholsters each have their own bench and each works on an entire piece from
start to finish. They sign off on the work order when they are finished. Our
furniture is produced with pride and it shows in the attention to detail each
artisan gives the piece. This is the mark of true craftsmanship.
4. WHAT TYPE OF FILL?
Fiber quality is important for padding the frame, comfort
against the body and longevity. Look for high resiliency foam 2.5 lb., cotton
padding and heavy fiber fill. Anything less will collapse after extended use. Also,
ask if the pillows are blown fiber or hand-stuffed. We use high resiliency foam
2.5 lb and hand stuff all cushions.
5. WHERE IS IT MADE?
It is important to know where the upholstery is made
because you want to be able to trust that the product was made with integrity
and if the build will stand the test of time. If you are an American buying
American made products you can rest assured American companies are held to
higher standards in terms of more transparency in what is put into the
furniture and getting a product on the market. Also, you have business
protocols and American laws to protect you if you are dissatisfied with the
product.
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