Ales Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Saint Paul, Minnesota

(651) 699-08421531 Sargent Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105View on Yelp

About Ales Upholstery

Ales Upholstery is a Saint Paul, Minnesota upholstery shop specializing in furniture reupholstery for residential and commercial customers. Saint Paul's older housing stock, full of inherited sofas, vintage armchairs, and heirloom dining sets, keeps local upholsterers busy with work that ranges from simple seat cushions to full sofa recovers. The shop serves a city where people tend to hold onto quality furniture longer than average. If you've got a piece with good bones but worn fabric, this is the kind of shop worth calling.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery involves stripping the old fabric down to the frame, inspecting and repairing the underlying structure, replacing worn foam or batting, and then applying new fabric. Customers choose from a wide selection of upholstery fabrics, including cotton blends, velvets, performance fabrics, and leathers. Cushion replacement addresses the most common complaint about aging furniture, that sunken, flat feeling that makes a sofa uncomfortable. Full recovers give beloved pieces a completely fresh look without the cost of buying new.

Service Area

Ales Upholstery serves customers throughout Saint Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities communities. Neighbors in West Saint Paul, Maplewood, and across the river in Minneapolis frequently seek out skilled Saint Paul upholsterers for this type of work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in Saint Paul?
Sofa reupholstery in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area typically ranges from $800 to $2,500 or more depending on the size, fabric choice, and condition of the frame. Getting an in-person quote gives you the most accurate number.
How do I pick the right upholstery fabric?
Think about how the piece is used daily. High-traffic furniture benefits from tightly woven, durable fabrics, while a formal accent chair can carry lighter or more decorative materials. A good upholsterer will walk you through options that suit your lifestyle.
Can you reupholster antique furniture without damaging it?
Yes, experienced upholsterers work carefully with antique pieces, preserving original construction details where possible. It's worth letting the shop know upfront that a piece is antique so they can approach it accordingly.
How long does furniture reupholstery take?
A single chair might take a week or less, while a full sofa could take two to three weeks. Turnaround times also depend on how busy the shop is and how long fabric ordering takes.
Is reupholstering a couch worth the cost?
If the frame is solid hardwood and the piece has sentimental or quality value, reupholstering is almost always worth it. A well-built sofa that's been reupholstered can last another 15 to 20 years.
Do you offer fabric samples to take home?
Many upholstery shops will let you borrow or keep fabric swatches so you can see how a color looks in your home's lighting. It's a smart step before committing to a full recover.

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