Upholsterer

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Upholsterer

Upholsterers make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

Tasks include replacing covers, discussing colour and fabric with clients, stapling, stretching and lacing.

Upholsterers usually work in one, or more, of the main fields:

  • Antique and Reproduction
  • Custom Upholstery
  • Production Upholstery
  • Renovation and Repair Upholstery

Working conditions

Upholsterers generally work in workshops but occasionally they may be required to work in clients' homes or other sites. Upholsterers stand for most of the day as the furniture is normally placed on a bench top while work is carried out.

Tools and technologies

An Upholsterer uses: sewing machines; staple guns; nails needles and pins; fasteners; foam; textiles; leather hides; webbing; sheers; hot knife cutters; press n snap fastener tools; glue guns; pliers; foam cutters; steamers; tack hammers etc.

Education and training

To become an upholsterer you usually need to undertake an upholstery apprenticeship. The apprenticeship usually takes 36 months to complete and is available as a school-based apprenticeship.

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