Thompson Upholstery Services - Flash Intro

[[Category: Upholstery Terms To Learn

Piping Piping is the round decorative trim sewn onto the seam of furniture or cushions to conceal the edge of the fabric and nails]][[Category: an upholsterer must custom make it by sewing it around "welt cord."

Double-Piping Just like piping]][[Category: but it must be made using "double welt cord."

Pleating Just like the pleats on a pair of pants]][[Category: often used to add decorative trim to cushions or bed or chair skirts.

Arm Covers Chair or sofa arm covers protect the armrests of your seating]] [[Category: prolonging its life. a good idea to have your upholsterer make these for high-traffic seats.

Nailhead Trim Nailhead trim refers to a decorative embellishment that has the look of decorative metal tacks. The trim is used on the sides or edges of furniture upholstered in fabric or leather]][[Category: and ottomans. It's achieved by hammering individual tacks into furniture or using a strip of trim with many tacks strung together.

Deck The flat platform under an upholstered seat cushion]][[Category: and you should not be able to feel the springs.

Fabric backing The extra layer applied to certain fabrics]][[Category: they will stretch and sag. Look for fabrics marked "upholstery weight" or "all-purpose."

Interlining The fabric sewn between the inner foundation covering and the outer upholstery. It stabilizes lighter-weight upholstery fabrics and improves wear.]] This is an automatically generated AboutUs page for thompsonupholsteryservice.org. Click the "Edit" button at the top of the page to make changes. Please read our Getting Started page if you need any help.



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