Chair Reupholstery
in Ballymena & County Antrim
Dining chairs, occasional chairs and statement pieces — re-covered, repaired and restored to match your room.
Chairs carry the personality of a room. A worn dining set or a tired wingback in the wrong fabric throws everything else off — and replacing them rarely matches the quality of what you already own. We reupholster individual chairs and full sets in your choice of fabric, leather or velvet, with the same attention to stitching, piping and finish that the original maker would have used.
Most chairs take a week to ten days each, depending on complexity. For sets of four to ten dining chairs, we work efficiently in batch and keep the unit cost down.
SLAWO UPHOLSTERY · BALLYMENA & CO. ANTRIM
What’s included
- Strip-down, frame inspection and any repairs
- Replacement foam, hessian, webbing or jute as required
- Recovering seats, backs and arms
- Button tufting and piping recreated on traditional pieces
- Wood polishing and minor finish touch-ups
- Local collection and delivery for sets
Common issues we fix
- Worn seat fabric on dining chairs
- Sagging or split webbing on antique frames
- Pet or child damage to upholstered backs
- Loose joints in chair frames
- Outdated fabric on otherwise solid pieces
Materials we work with
- Hard-wearing dining-grade fabrics with high Martindale rub counts
- Velvets, leathers and faux-leathers
- Performance fabrics for high-traffic homes
- Period-appropriate cottons and damasks for antique work
From photo to finished piece
- 01
Send photos of each chair
A photo per chair, plus close-ups of damaged areas. For sets, just one representative photo plus a count.
- 02
Quote and fabric selection
Clear quote within 24 hours. We bring samples or post them — whatever suits.
- 03
Collection and workshop
Sets are handled in batch — typically two to three weeks for a set of six. Individual statement chairs around a week.
- 04
Delivery and placement
Returned cleaned and ready to use. We'll place them in the room if it helps.
From button-back Victorian carvers to tapered mid-century classics — we've covered them all.
Chair Reupholstery
questions
Common questions about this service. Can't see yours? Send us a WhatsApp message and we'll answer directly.
Can you reupholster just the seat pads on dining chairs?
Yes — drop-in seat pads are one of the most common jobs we do. They're typically straightforward, quick, and a great way to refresh a dining set without major cost. Send a photo of one chair and tell us how many you have.
Do you recover antique chairs without damaging the wood?
Yes. We use traditional techniques on traditional frames — hand-tacking rather than staples where appropriate, original-style webbing and natural fillings if you want a period-correct rebuild. Wood is masked and protected throughout.
How long does a single armchair take?
Typically seven to ten working days for a straightforward armchair. Wingbacks, button-tufted backs and pieces needing frame repair take longer — we'll always give an honest timeline upfront.
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