Lmb Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Tacoma, Washington

(253) 476-3763426 E 60th St, Tacoma, WA 98404View on Yelp

About Lmb Upholstery

LMB Upholstery is a furniture reupholstery shop serving Tacoma, Washington, one of the South Sound's largest and most established cities. Tacoma's mix of working families, longtime homeowners, and a growing creative community means there's steady demand for tradespeople who can give existing furniture a second life. The shop focuses on reupholstery work, suggesting a straightforward specialization rather than a generalist approach. For customers who've already done their research and know they want quality fabric work on a specific piece, a focused upholstery shop often delivers the most reliable results.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

LMB Upholstery handles furniture reupholstery for a range of residential pieces, including sofas, armchairs, recliners, and accent chairs. The process involves removing worn or damaged fabric, checking the internal structure and cushion fill, repairing anything that needs attention, and then applying the new material. Customers typically choose their fabric at the start of the project, and the upholsterer cuts and fits it to the piece's specific dimensions and contours. Finishing details like welting, piping, and button tufting can be added to match the original design or create a fresh look.

Service Area

LMB Upholstery serves Tacoma and the surrounding Pierce County communities. Customers from neighborhoods across the city, including Hilltop, North Tacoma, and the Proctor District, have convenient access to the shop. The Tacoma location also makes it reachable for residents in nearby cities like Lakewood and University Place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between reupholstery and slipcovers?
Reupholstery involves removing the old fabric and permanently attaching new material directly to the furniture frame, creating a tailored, built-in look. Slipcovers are removable fabric covers that fit over the existing upholstery, which is easier to replace but doesn't provide the same polished, custom fit.
Can a recliner be reupholstered?
Yes, recliners can be reupholstered, though they're more labor-intensive than a standard armchair because of the mechanical components inside. An experienced upholsterer knows how to remove and reattach the fabric without interfering with the reclining mechanism.
How do I find a reliable upholstery shop in Tacoma?
Looking for shops that specialize in upholstery rather than offering it as a secondary service is a good starting point, since focused craftspeople tend to produce more consistent work. Asking for photos of completed projects or stopping in to see examples of their finished work can also tell you a lot about quality.
What should I expect to pay for dining chair reupholstery?
Simple dining chair seats with no arms typically cost between $40 and $100 per chair depending on the fabric and whether any padding needs to be replaced. Chairs with full backs, curved shapes, or decorative details will cost more due to the additional cutting and fitting involved.
Is leather harder to work with than fabric for reupholstery?
Leather requires different tools and techniques than woven fabric, and mistakes are harder to hide since you can't fray or tuck leather the same way. Not all upholstery shops work with leather, so it's worth asking upfront if your piece is leather or if you're considering it as a fabric option.
Can I reupholster just the seat cushions without redoing the whole sofa?
Yes, cushion-only reupholstery is a common and affordable option when the rest of the sofa's fabric is still in decent shape. This works especially well when a specific cushion has taken heavy wear or been stained beyond cleaning, and the surrounding fabric still looks presentable.

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