PADUPHOLSTERY

PRACTICAL. ATTRACTIVE. DURABLE.

Whatever your upholstery needs, PADUPHOLSTERY is able to assist. Use the details below or, the contact page above.

Contact me (Ken) and I can provide a free quote and advice.

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A seat tends to have room specific qualities. These days rooms can be used for many activities. Gone are the drawing rooms and studies once found in large houses.

A mixture of chair types in a room can be a useful and appealing way of guaranteeing comfort. Whilst a room with minimal furnishing can encourage a heightened awareness of body posture.

Practicality is linked with the work that a chair does for the owner. The chair that is little used is best replaced or removed to allow for more floor space.

In general the padding should not be too soft and uneven; otherwise the fabric used will wear more quickly as a result of looseness. With upholstery, a fabric should be well presented on the chair frame. Patterns should be displayed to good effect. Excessive bulkiness is a waste of good material, and prevents the owner from cleaning and maintaining the chair's exterior.

Sitting costs nothing and somehow assists in the process of thought. The diversity of chair types conveys the wealth of ideas that men and women have had down the ages. Part of that drive for fresh ideas comes from the need to be attractive.

The function of a supportive platform is closely linked to attractiveness. Good height and stability come first. Then there is a myriad of shapes and colours to choose from. There is also the complex interaction between shaped material, and the manual labour on display in the complete seat. Material and labour indicate value, which is then attributed to the sitter and the owner.

The object is actually seen as an expression of taste. For example, a stripe fabric would suggest an orderly person who dislikes distraction. While a floral motif would belong to someone who enjoys various outdoor pursuits, disliking being alone. In this regard attractiveness is a function in itself.

The well arranged seating system should be safe and act as a reliable support. The best chairs have resilience. Which is the upholsterer's word for "springiness".

Fabric, wood, metal and plastic all have levels of springiness. So a good seat will build up these levels gradually. With low resilience working its way down to high resilience.

Fabrics undergo rub tests and are expected to be fairly even with a close weave. High protection from wear can be achieved using washable vinyl or acrylic fabric.

Durability can become over emphasized and lead to heaviness in appearance or lack of diversity in the overall character. Chairs with removable elements are a good way to add durability, because their usage can be prolonged. In addition, contrast will overcome the risk of looking heavy and monotonous. Upholstery is a good way to prolong the life of a seat and save on resources.

Contact details....

KEN LACEY

175 Coast Road, Pevensey Bay, East Sussex

laceykened@gmail.com

01323 769293