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Warpy

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3. The spray adhesive might allow the ripped foam to be laid back in

Reply to X_Digger (Reply #1)

Sun Oct 20, 2013, 01:59 PM

Oct 2013

but a patch of material the same weight as the upholstery should be applied over it. The adhesive won't last by itself.

Then again, a trip to a thrift shop might net an intact couch to put under the slip covers. It's what I have, the upholstery under the slip cover pristine but butt ugly.

Most furniture being made today just isn't worth reupholstering, so slip covers are the way to go.

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Sofa nightmare [View all] CountAllVotes Oct 2013 OP

Depends on how much 'surgery' you're prepared to do. X_Digger Oct 2013 #1

Thanks CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #2

Oh I hear ya.. they don't make them like they used to. X_Digger Oct 2013 #4

The sewing machine is an ok idea CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #6

The spray adhesive might allow the ripped foam to be laid back in Warpy Oct 2013 #3

Thanks Warpy CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #5

Oh what a difference a slip cover makes ;) CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #7

Niice! n/t X_Digger Oct 2013 #8

My one remaining cat agrees CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #9

Any time! Another book recommendation for ya? X_Digger Oct 2013 #10

Thanks! CountAllVotes Oct 2013 #11