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Should I reupholster or buy a new sofa?

The answer depends on your sofa. If it was made before 1995, has a hardwood frame (oak, maple, alder), eight-way hand-tied springs or quality sinuous springs, and the frame is structurally sound — reupholstering is almost always the better choice. The frame is the expensive part, and it's already paid for.

If your sofa was bought after 2010 from a big-box store, has a particleboard or pine frame, and shows broken joints when you sit on it — reupholstery may cost more than the piece is worth. We tell you honestly which category your piece is in during the consultation.

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