The NZ Upholstery journal
Guides, how-tos & honest advice
Everything we’ve learned on the workshop bench — written for upholsterers, designers and first-timers alike.
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How to Fix a Sagging Sofa: Foam, Webbing and Springs Explained
A sagging sofa fix starts with diagnosis: is it the foam, the webbing or the springs? Step-by-step repairs, what each costs and when the…
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Memory Foam vs High-Resilience Foam for Seating: Which Is Better?
Memory foam vs HR foam for sofas and chairs: how each feels, lasts and handles NZ temperatures, where memory foam actually helps and why…
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Planning a Window Seat or Bench Cushion: Foam, Fabric & Cover Guide
Measure the bay, pick window seat cushion foam by use, choose a sun-safe fabric and design a cover with zip and piping. A complete…
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Foam Thickness Guide by Furniture Type: Sofas, Chairs, Stools & More
How thick should cushion foam be? A workshop foam thickness guide for sofas, dining chairs, stools, benches, headboards, boats and vans, with density to…
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Dacron, Wadding and Batting: What’s the Difference? An NZ Guide
Dacron wrap, polyester wadding, quilt batting, fibre-fill and cotton felt are not the same. Learn what each does, which weight to buy and the…
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Boat Squab Foam: Reticulated Dry-Fast vs Standard Foam Compared
Reticulated dry-fast foam drains and dries in hours; standard foam holds water and grows mould. Which to use where on your boat, plus cover,…
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How to Measure and Order Replacement Sofa Cushion Foam
Measure the cover not the old foam, add the right oversize, pick HR35 density and wrap in Dacron. A step-by-step guide to ordering replacement…
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Choosing Fabric for a Campervan or RV Interior: An NZ Guide
Vinyl, solution-dyed acrylic, performance weaves or wool? How to pick campervan upholstery fabric that survives NZ sun, condensation, sandy feet and years of use.
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Faux Leather vs Genuine Leather Upholstery: An Honest Comparison
PVC, PU and bonded leather versus real hide: how each performs on wear, sun, spills and cost in NZ homes, boats and cafés –…
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