R Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Redwood City, California

4.7(58 reviews)
(650) 366-4637303 Convention Way, Redwood City, CA 94063View on Yelp
R Upholstery - upholstery in Redwood City, CA

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About R Upholstery

R Upholstery operates in Redwood City with a 4.7-star rating from 58 customers, combining furniture reupholstery with an in-house fabric retail offering. Redwood City is one of San Mateo County's larger hubs, drawing customers from neighboring towns like Menlo Park, Atherton, and East Palo Alto who want quality work close to home. Having fabric in stock alongside reupholstery services means clients can walk in, choose materials, and start the process the same day. That efficiency matters in a region where people's schedules are already packed.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Fabric Stores

Services & Process

R Upholstery handles furniture reupholstery for sofas, chairs, headboards, and dining seating, stripping pieces to the frame and rebuilding them with fresh padding and new fabric. The fabric store side means customers can browse and feel textiles in person rather than ordering swatches online and guessing. Cushion foam replacement is a common add-on service for pieces where the fabric is still good but the seating has lost its support. They likely assist with fabric selection for DIY sewers and decorators who need upholstery-grade material by the yard.

Service Area

R Upholstery serves Redwood City and the surrounding communities of Menlo Park, Atherton, San Carlos, and Woodside. The shop's location makes it easy to reach from both the El Camino Real corridor and the 101 freeway, covering much of central San Mateo County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy fabric by the yard for a DIY project at R Upholstery?
Upholstery shops with fabric retail typically sell material by the yard to walk-in customers, not just for shop projects. This is a convenient option if you're reupholstering a simple piece yourself and want a professional-grade fabric rather than a craft-store option.
How much fabric do I need to reupholster a standard armchair?
A standard armchair typically requires four to six yards of upholstery fabric depending on its size, the pattern repeat, and whether there are cushions. Staff at a fabric-stocking shop can help you calculate the right amount once you bring in measurements or the piece itself.
What's the difference between upholstery fabric and regular home decor fabric?
Upholstery fabric is woven or constructed to withstand repeated friction and pressure, measured by a rub count that indicates durability. Home decor fabrics used for curtains or pillows often don't have the structural strength needed for seating and can pill, tear, or fade much faster under daily use.
Does Redwood City have enough demand for upholstery shops to stay busy year-round?
San Mateo County's dense residential population and strong real estate market create consistent demand for furniture restoration and reupholstery. Homeowners moving into older homes, interior designers working on renovations, and property managers maintaining rental units all contribute to steady year-round business for local shops.
Can R Upholstery handle antique furniture that needs gentle treatment?
Antique pieces require extra care during stripping since original tacks and staples can be embedded in aged wood, and forcing them out can split fragile frames. A shop with experience on older furniture will use hand tools rather than air guns and take time to stabilize joints before applying new materials.
Is it possible to get a headboard reupholstered to match new bedroom furniture?
Absolutely, headboard reupholstery is one of the more straightforward jobs since the shape is usually flat and the fabric tension is simpler than a seat cushion. You can bring in a fabric sample from your new furniture to match the material or use a complementary color and texture that ties the room together.

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