Lm Upholstering

Upholstery Shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

(412) 884-74043608 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227View on Yelp

About Lm Upholstering

LM Upholstering is a Pittsburgh furniture reupholstery shop that serves homeowners and others looking to restore their upholstered pieces rather than replace them. Pittsburgh has a strong culture of holding onto quality older furniture, and the city's mix of Victorian-era homes, mid-century architecture, and modern apartments creates demand for upholstery work across all styles and eras. A focused reupholstery shop like this one is well-suited to that market. Whether it's a worn sectional from a Squirrel Hill living room or a set of dining chairs that need refreshing, this type of shop handles the work directly.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

LM Upholstering focuses on furniture reupholstery, which means taking your existing piece and giving it completely new fabric, foam, and padding while preserving the frame. This covers sofas, loveseats, armchairs, ottomans, headboards, and dining chairs. The process involves carefully removing old material, assessing what padding needs replacing, and applying new upholstery in the fabric you select. Good reupholstery work also checks the webbing and springs underneath, since those affect how comfortable the finished piece actually feels.

Service Area

LM Upholstering serves Pittsburgh and the surrounding neighborhoods and boroughs throughout Allegheny County. Customers from areas like Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, and the South Hills, as well as Pittsburgh's East End neighborhoods, come in for reliable local reupholstery work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does sofa reupholstery typically cost in Pittsburgh?
Sofa reupholstery in Pittsburgh generally runs anywhere from $600 to over $2,000 depending on the size of the sofa, the complexity of the design, and the fabric you choose. Getting a quote with your specific piece and fabric in mind gives you a much more accurate number.
Should I reupholster or buy new furniture?
If your piece has a solid frame and meaningful value, either sentimental or practical, reupholstery often costs less than comparable new furniture of the same quality. Budget furniture with weak frames usually isn't worth the investment.
Can I pick any fabric I want for my reupholstered furniture?
Within reason, yes. Upholstery shops carry a range of fabrics and can often order specific ones. The main consideration is whether the fabric is rated for upholstery use, since some decorative fabrics don't hold up to the tension and wear that furniture demands.
Do upholstery shops in Pittsburgh work on commercial furniture too?
Many do, including restaurant booths, office chairs, and hotel seating. Commercial jobs often involve more pieces at once and may need more durable contract-grade fabrics that can handle heavy daily use.
What happens to the old foam and padding when furniture is reupholstered?
The old foam and padding are typically removed and disposed of, with new high-density foam cut to fit the piece. Replacing the foam is a big part of why reupholstered furniture feels noticeably more comfortable than the worn-out original.
Can an upholstery shop change the style of a piece, not just the fabric?
To a degree, yes. An upholsterer can add or remove tufting, change cushion shapes, or alter button placement to give a piece a different look. Structural changes to the frame itself are usually a furniture carpenter's job rather than an upholsterer's.

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