Rt Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota

(612) 354-34073709 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406View on Yelp

About Rt Upholstery

Rt Upholstery operates out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving homeowners and interior designers across the Twin Cities metro area. Minneapolis has a strong tradition of preserving quality furniture, and local shops like this one play a real role in keeping heirloom pieces and designer finds out of the landfill. Whether you've got a worn sectional or a dining chair set that needs refreshing, having a dedicated reupholstery specialist nearby means faster turnaround and the ability to see fabric samples in person before committing.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Rt Upholstery focuses on furniture reupholstery, which means stripping old fabric down to the frame, replacing worn padding or springs, and applying new material to factory-quality standards. This process works on sofas, loveseats, accent chairs, ottomans, and dining seating. Clients typically choose from a wide range of fabric options including performance fabrics, velvets, and woven textiles suited to Minnesota's dry winters and active households. Frame repairs are often handled during the process if any structural issues are discovered during disassembly.

Service Area

Rt Upholstery is based in Minneapolis and serves customers throughout Hennepin County and the broader Twin Cities metro. Clients from nearby neighborhoods like Uptown, Northeast Minneapolis, and Edina regularly bring in work. The shop's central Minneapolis location makes it accessible from both the north and south metro corridors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does furniture reupholstery take in Minneapolis?
Most standard pieces like sofas or armchairs take anywhere from two to four weeks, depending on the shop's current workload and fabric availability. If you're choosing a specialty or custom-order fabric, add another week or two for shipping.
Is it worth reupholstering an old sofa instead of buying a new one?
It depends on the quality of the frame. If the sofa has a solid hardwood frame and good bones, reupholstering is almost always the better investment since new furniture at the same quality level costs significantly more. A quick inspection by the shop will tell you whether the frame is worth saving.
What fabric types work best for Minnesota homes with pets?
Performance fabrics, tightly woven synthetics, and certain microfibers hold up well against pet hair and claws. These materials resist pilling, clean easily, and handle Minnesota's low winter humidity without cracking or shrinking.
Can Rt Upholstery match the original fabric on my furniture?
Exact fabric matches are rare unless the original material is still in production, but a skilled shop can usually find something very close in texture, weight, and color. Bring a fabric swatch or high-resolution photos when you visit so the shop has something to work from.
Do upholstery shops in Minneapolis offer pickup and delivery?
Many do, especially for larger pieces that are difficult to transport. It's worth asking upfront since some shops include this in the project cost while others charge a separate fee based on distance.
How do I know if my furniture frame is too damaged to reupholster?
Visible cracks, broken joints, or significant wobbling are signs the frame needs repair before or during reupholstery. Most reputable shops will flag these issues during their initial assessment and let you decide whether to proceed with repairs included.

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