Mike & Sons Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Skokie, Illinois

4.1(16 reviews)
(847) 673-02304201 Main St, Skokie, IL 60076View on Yelp
Mike & Sons Upholstery - upholstery in Skokie, IL

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About Mike & Sons Upholstery

Mike and Sons Upholstery is located in Skokie, Illinois, a dense suburb directly north of Chicago that borders Evanston and Rogers Park. With a 4.1 rating from 16 reviews, the shop offers a broad range of services including furniture reupholstery, furniture repair, and refinishing. That combination makes them one of the more versatile shops in the north suburban market. Skokie's mix of mid-century ranch homes and older bungalows means plenty of residents have solid older furniture that's worth restoring rather than replacing.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Refinishing Services
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Mike and Sons handles three service categories: reupholstery, furniture repair, and wood refinishing. Reupholstery covers full fabric or leather replacement on sofas, chairs, and other upholstered pieces. Furniture repair addresses structural issues like broken joints, cracked frames, damaged legs, or failing hardware. Refinishing is a separate but complementary skill, involving the stripping and reapplication of stain, paint, or lacquer on wood surfaces to restore their original color and sheen. Having all three services available means a customer with a damaged piece can get it fully restored in one place.

Service Area

Mike and Sons Upholstery serves Skokie and the surrounding north suburban communities, including Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles, Lincolnwood, and nearby Rogers Park on Chicago's north side. The shop's Skokie location puts it within easy reach of a large stretch of the northern Chicagoland market. Call (847) 673-0230 to confirm service availability in your specific area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Mike and Sons repair a sofa with a broken frame and worn fabric at the same time?
Yes, this is one of the advantages of a shop that handles both repair and reupholstery. They can fix the structural issues first and then apply new fabric, so the piece comes back to you fully restored rather than just cosmetically updated.
What does furniture refinishing involve?
Refinishing typically starts with stripping the old finish from the wood surface using chemical strippers or sanding. The wood is then stained or painted to the desired color and sealed with lacquer, polyurethane, or another protective topcoat to restore its appearance and durability.
How much does furniture repair usually cost in Skokie?
Simple repairs like re-gluing a joint or replacing a leg can cost as little as $50 to $150. More complex structural work involving multiple broken components, new hardware, or frame rebuilding can run higher, so it's worth getting a quote before proceeding.
Can you refinish a piece while also reupholstering it?
Yes, combining both services on the same piece is common and often makes sense since the furniture is already in the shop. Doing the wood refinishing first is the standard approach, so the upholstery work doesn't get damaged during the stripping and finishing process.
Does Mike and Sons work on commercial furniture for businesses in Skokie?
Shops offering reupholstery and repair services typically handle commercial work in addition to residential jobs. Office chairs, restaurant seating, and lobby furniture are common commercial requests worth asking about when you call.
How do I know whether to repair, refinish, or replace a piece of furniture?
A shop that does all three is the right place to ask this question. Generally, if the frame is solid hardwood and the piece has style or sentimental value, repair and restoration make sense. If the frame is particle board or the piece is mass-market with no particular value, replacement might be more economical.

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