Wood CareThe useful life of an upholstered piece or recliner can be increased if the consumer follows a few simple rules. It is very important that a fabric be chosen that is appropriate for its intended use. For example, if velvet covers are available in cotton, nylon, and olefin, the nylon velvet might be appropriate for a large family for use in high-traffic areas. The olefin velvet could also take heavy use and would be an excellent choice for humid climates where mildew is a problem. The cotton velvet has less abrasion and soiling resistance and so might be more appropriate for moderate activity areas.Weekly vacuuming or light brushing helps to remove soil and prevent the embedding of dirt or grime between fibers which can increase abrasion and wear.The life of upholstered cushions can be increased through periodic turning. The weekly reversal of loose cushions will allow even distribution of wear over long periods of time. Consumers should also fluff up loose pillows to even out any lumps or settling in head or kidney cushions.
Broyhill also installs zippers in all our loose cushions in order to add or delete any fiber, which may be needed. Normal use will cause cushions to lose some of their firmness, and it should be expected.All our furniture fabrics carry the Furniture Industry’s cleanability code adopted in 1969. It gives the consumer information about the proper methods to clean specific fabrics. Care instructions may be found on the care and cleaning label attached with the Fabric Description Hangtag. When spot cleaning, it is always a good idea for consumers to first pretest fabric for discoloration and shrinkage on an inconspicuous part of the furniture. When overall cleaning is required, professional cleaning will often achieve the most satisfactory results. Never remove cushion covers or arm caps for separate cleaning. This may destroy the backing, cause shrinking, and color changes.W – To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean, using the foam only from a water-based cleaning agent such as a mild detergent or non-solvent upholstery shampoo product.
Apply foam with a soft brush in a circular motion. Pretest a small area before proceeding. Use a professional furniture cleaning service when an overall soiled condition has been reached.S – To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean using a mild water-free solvent or dry product containing carbon tetrachloride, which is highly toxic. Cleaning by a professional cleaning service only is recommended.WS - To prevent overall soil, frequent vacuuming or light brushing to remove dust and grime is recommended. Spot clean with a mild solvent, an upholstery shampoo or the foam from a mild detergent. When using a solvent or dry cleaning product, follow instructions carefully and clean only in a well-ventilated room. Avoid any product that contains carbon tetrachloride, which is highly toxic. With either method, pretest a small area before proceeding. V – Clean this fabric only by vacuuming or light brushing to prevent accumulation of dust or grime.
Water-based foam cleaners or solvent based cleaning agents of any kind may cause excessive shrinking, staining or distortion of the surface pile and, therefore, should NOT be used. We recommend the monthly cleaning to consist of warm water and mild soap only.Never use harsh chemicals or cleaning agents on your leather furniture. Avoid all products containing solvents or oils because they may negatively affect the surface of the leather.Wood comes from nature. There are natural variations in its texture and grain, including knots, mineral streaks, and sap runs that may affect the appearance of the finish. These variations are not defects; they are distinctions that make each piece of furniture unique.Broyhill applies a multi-step finish on all of our wood furniture to enhance the beauty of the wood’s surface. This finishing process uses lacquer-based products that are subject to damage by moisture, heat, or contact with alcohol-based and oil-based products. Take care of the multi-step finish Broyhill gives each piece and you’ll preserve the inherent beauty of your fine furniture.
Sure, you’ve mastered the painted chair, but reupholstering a chair may sound like a more intimidating task. We’re here to tell you not to fret — it’s toootally doable (and DIYable ;) Thanks to our lovely friend the staple gun (who helped us make beauts like these ridiculously easy wall art canvases) you will walk away with polished furniture every time. Head out to your local thrift store or garage sale and scout out a cheap set of chairs to turn from drab to fab asap. – upholstery or cotton fabric – protective finish paint – screwdriver and/or drill 1. Use a screwdriver to disassemble your thrift store chair. 2. If your chair is wood, sand it and apply about three coats of spray paint and one coat of a protective finish. If it is metal, use one coat of spray paint and one coat of protective finish. 3. Cut out a piece of fabric that will wrap around the seat of your chair. Start by putting a staple in the middle of each side. Then work your way out to the corners.
Once you’ve reached a corner, fold the fabric inward, pull tightly, and staple to hold the fold. 4. Attach seat cushions back to the chair using your screwdriver. We found this sad little chair at a thrift store for $5.99! It has clearly seen better days. Hey chair, lemme upgrade you. This chair only had four screws on the bottom, so it was super easy to disassemble. We recommend checking out how the chair is built before you buy it. Some have attachments that are welded together — stay away from those, because they will be a DIY nightmare. Grab some sandpaper and give your chair a quick rub down. Pro tip: once it’s completely sanded, wipe off the chair with a damp paper towel to get all of the dust out of the pores. Apply three coats of your favorite color spray paint to the chair and then let it dry. Make sure you get in all of the crevices. Once dry, apply a protective finish top coat. This will prevent the paint from chipping. For this chair, we used upholstery fabric from our favorite local fabric haven — Britex!
Cut a piece of fabric that will wrap around the seat of the chair and get stapling. Start by putting a staple in middle of one side, then put a staple in the middle of the opposite side. Make sure you pull the fabric tightly before laying the staples down. It isn’t easy getting them out once they are in place. After you get all of the middle staples in, follow the same pattern and work your way to the corners of the chair. Fold the fabric inward to create a nice corner fold. Pull tightly and apply a staple to hold the fold together. We love it already, and it’s not even on the chair yet! Figure out which way the seat goes, flip it over, and reattach the screws. The fabric will likely cover the holes in the chair, so you might want to re-poke the holes with a nail or an awl. We can’t even believe this is the same chair! Successful upgrade for sure. Our next chair is a sad, old-school waiting room chair. Thankfully we only spent $2.99 on this one. This chair had Phillips head screws attaching the seat back and seat cushion.
With a power drill they were easy to remove. For this chair we went with a cotton fabric that we absolutely LOVE. Fair warning — you might see some wear and tear with this fabric versus the upholstery fabric. The good news is that these chairs are so easy to upgrade, you’ll probably want to reupholster them with a new pattern before you even see the worn threads. For the bottom cushion we followed the same method as above. Cut a piece to wrap around the seat cushion and add staples in the middle of each side. Work your way to the corners, fold the fabric in and staple to hold the fold. The seat back will be seen on both sides, so we had to make the backside presentable. Cover the front section like the seat cushion and trim the extra fabric away from the staples. Trace your seat back onto a section of fabric to make the correct-sized panel. Lay the panel along the backside and attach with staples. Apply the staples in an even pattern all the way around the perimeter.