Knight's Auto Trim

Upholstery Shop in Kenner, Louisiana

(504) 466-39631312 Fulton St, Kenner, LA 70062View on Yelp

About Knight's Auto Trim

Knight's Auto Trim is located in Kenner, Louisiana, a city that sits between New Orleans and the airport and serves as a gateway community for the metro area. Despite the name suggesting an auto focus, the shop is listed for furniture reupholstery, which points to a craftsperson with experience working across both vehicle and residential upholstery. Kenner's location near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Lake Pontchartrain makes it accessible from multiple directions. Reach them at (504) 466-3963 to find out what they can do for your furniture.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery at a trim shop with auto roots often means strong technical skill in working with a wide variety of materials, including leather, vinyl, and heavy-duty fabrics that hold up under constant use. The work typically includes full stripping of old material, foam replacement or reshaping, spring retying or webbing repair, and precise cutting and stitching of the new cover. Craftspeople with auto trim backgrounds are often particularly precise with cuts and seams, since vehicle interiors demand tight tolerances. That same precision translates well to residential furniture work.

Service Area

Knight's Auto Trim serves Kenner and the surrounding Jefferson Parish communities, including Metairie, Harahan, and River Ridge. The shop's location near Veterans Memorial Boulevard makes it easy to reach from throughout the east bank of Jefferson Parish. Customers from the Elmwood area and parts of New Orleans also find it a convenient stop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work on leather furniture as well as fabric?
Shops with auto trim experience are typically very comfortable working with leather, since it's a common material in vehicle interiors. Leather furniture reupholstery requires specific tools and techniques, including proper edge finishing and sometimes color matching for repairs.
Can you match the original fabric pattern on my furniture?
Matching an exact original fabric can be difficult if it's been discontinued, but a skilled upholsterer can often find something very close or suggest a complementary alternative. Bring photos of the original piece when you visit to help with the sourcing process.
How do I know if my furniture frame is worth restoring?
Solid wood frames, eight-way hand-tied spring systems, and quality construction are signs a piece is worth the investment of reupholstery. The shop can inspect the frame for you and give you an honest opinion on whether it makes financial and practical sense to proceed.
What's the typical turnaround time for a sofa in Kenner?
A standard sofa reupholstery job typically takes one to two weeks from drop-off to pickup, though busy periods or custom fabric orders can extend that timeline. Always confirm the expected turnaround when you approve the quote.
Do you offer any warranty on reupholstery work?
Many upholstery shops stand behind their workmanship with some form of guarantee on the stitching and installation. Ask about this when you visit, and make sure you understand what's covered and for how long.
Can outdoor furniture be reupholstered with weather-resistant fabric?
Yes, outdoor furniture can be reupholstered using Sunbrella or similar solution-dyed acrylic fabrics that resist UV fading, moisture, and mildew. This is especially practical in Louisiana's climate, where outdoor pieces take a beating from sun and humidity year-round.

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