Hello World! Welcome Friends! Your couch is surprisingly robust. It can handle people sitting on it all day, bouncing up and down. It can even accommodate children jumping on the couch (even when you’ve said not to), and a variety of forwarding rolls.
However, it is not so tolerant of sharp objects, such as high-heels, knives, and even corkscrews. These items can cause a tear in your couch and leave you trying to decide the best way forward.
You should note that regular leather sofa cleaning doesn’t just keep your couch looking great, it can also help to strengthen the leather, reducing the likelihood of tears.
Assessing the Tear
The first step is to take a better look at the tear. Straight-line tears mean a clean cut and there is a much better chance of rejoining the two pieces of fabric. Jagged tears are much worse to deal with.
It is possible to stop the tear from getting worse by using superglue. However, this may affect the ability of the experts to repair it properly in the future. Simply covering the couch with a throw maybe a better short-term solution.
You also need to consider where the tear is, the more noticeable it is the more limited your options are.
Considering the Cost
You can have your couch reupholstered which will certainly deal with the tear. However, this is usually an expensive route to take, it can cost up to $200 per yard of fabric. In contrast, a quality repair is more likely to cost between $100 and $300.
As you can see, the cost of a repair isn’t excessive, you simply need to speak to the right experts and arrange when it can be done.
Of course, this is an average cost, you’ll need to get a quote for your repair before you decide if this is the best option for you.
The DIY Patch
It can be tempting to get a patch and do a DIY couch repair. In most cases, this is not advisable. Patches can be ironed, sewed, or even put in place with sealant. However, they are only advisable for tears in places that aren’t usually seen.
The truth is that it is very difficult to match the exact color of your fabric. Your couch has been affected by light and pollutants in the hole, as well as use. That means the color isn’t the same as the original.
Using a patch will prevent the tear from getting worse. But, it will be noticeable and, if it is in your line of sight, you are likely to end up getting the professionals to change it or reupholster it.
Is It Worth Getting a Repair?
If you have purchased a used couch for very little money then you are probably better off looking for another couch. However, if you have any other couch, you’ll find that the cost of repair is significantly cheaper than replacing the couch. That makes it a practical as well as a viable solution.
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