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Dining Room Chairs
How much does it cost to reupholster dining chairs? There are several types of dining room chair styles. The one most people think of...
Kim Donovan
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Is it worth it to reupholster?
Is it cheaper to buy a new chair or reupholster? This is one of the most popular question asked of professional upholsterers. The simple...
Kim Donovan
Oct 3, 20232 min read


Tips for caring for MudPaint Brushes
We at MudPaint scoured the globe for the finest tools we could find. A tough and sturdy brush is one of the best investments in your...
Kim Donovan
Sep 21, 20232 min read


2024 Color Forecast #4
The Ongoing Evolution of Whites and Tints According to Sherwin Williams this paradigmatic color family plays a pivotal role in...
Kim Donovan
Sep 17, 20231 min read


2024 Color Forecast #3
A Gathering of Deeps and Darks Colormix Color Forecast According to Sherwin Williams Deep, dark colors are becoming a favorite way to...
Kim Donovan
Sep 12, 20231 min read


2024 Color Forecast #2
The poetry of reds and purples color mix forecast Sherwin Williams next colormix forecast: ravishing reds and purples put on a dynamic...
Kim Donovan
Sep 8, 20231 min read


2024 Color Forecast #1
Blues & Greens Colormix Color Forecast According to Sherwin Williams color forecast this palette revolves around a central color...
Kim Donovan
Sep 6, 20231 min read


What’s a good first upholstery project?
Choosing a first upholstery project that will help you build the skills slowly and get a feel for the process will make the experience...
Kim Donovan
Aug 30, 20231 min read


How much does it cost to reupholster a chair?
You have a chair you want reupholstered. So you call a local upholsterer and ask “How much does it cost to reupholster a chair?” The...
Kim Donovan
Aug 23, 20232 min read


Why are custom throw pillows so expensive?
Not an average throw pillow The average throw pillow is a square sewn on 3 sides, turned inside out, stuffed and machine sewn closed on...
Kim Donovan
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Menswear Inspired Fabrics
Inspired by the classic suit & tie, these plaids, pinstripes, herringbones, houndstooth & wool-looks add style and sophistication to any...
Kim Donovan
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Learn to Upholster: Part 6
Can a beginner reupholster a chair? This style would be great for a beginner. It's fairly straight forward. When learning to upholster...
Kim Donovan
May 29, 20233 min read


Learn to Reupholster: Part 5
Rebuild the support of your furniture Now you are down to the wood frame. What's next? I would argue that the support is just as...
Kim Donovan
May 21, 20231 min read


Preparing furniture for painting and the best paint for furniture
Clean thoroughly with a vacuum and a cleaner like Krud Kutter to remove dirt and odors. You can use old clean t-shirts which can just be...
Kim Donovan
May 8, 20232 min read


Is it cheaper to buy a new chair or reupholster?
Cost to reupholster a dining chair That question is harder to answer than people might think. There are many styles of dining chairs. ...
Kim Donovan
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Custom Throw Pillows
Can you get custom pillows made? Of course! Have you ever noticed that mass produced throw pillows have a funny shape with curved edges...
Kim Donovan
Apr 15, 20231 min read


Outdoor Day Bed
Snuggle up in your outdoor day bed! Imagine spending an afternoon lounging in a day bed porch swing reading your favorite book and...
Kim Donovan
Apr 11, 20231 min read


Outdoor Furniture Season? Yes!
Outdoor furniture cushions looking sad? DBD Upholstery can make any size, any style custom cushions for your outdoor furniture. Is the...
Kim Donovan
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Upholstery Fabric
How to care for upholstery fabric Note: Always pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding with any step below. Clean spots or...
Kim Donovan
Mar 27, 20232 min read


Learn to upholster: Part 4
Teardown Process Teardown is an important process and not one that should be rushed. You might think you can just rip off old fabric and...
Kim Donovan
Mar 7, 20234 min read
DIY Upholstery Lessons
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