Bob's Upholstery Shop

Bob's Upholstery Shop Upholstery Experts in Elizabeth City, NC Bob's Upholstery Shop has offered quality services to Elizabeth City area for over 40 years.

Our expertise is matched with our dedication to craftsmanship. It is this combination that ensures quality which is unsurpassed in the Northeastern NC region. Bob's Upholstery provides quality work and affordable prices to clients. We know your vehicles and boats are an investment. Our team of experts ensures clients get specialized custom cars and boat interiors.

11/02/2023

If you've always loved the idea of suede upholstery, newer microfiber materials have the rich texture and color saturation of suede but are easier to care for -- and less expensive. If you have young children, microfiber is a compromise that's stylish but practical.

10/31/2023

Both linen and cotton need to be blended with other fibers in order to have any kind of durability when used as upholstery fabric because of its lack of resilience and tendency to rip easily.

10/26/2023

The use of springs in armchairs and sofas is comparatively modern. It was not until the last part of the 19th century that individual coils were used to form the springy platforms on which loose cushions were placed to form the seat.

10/24/2023

When it comes to caring for your upholstery, the best way to protect the fabric is to take care of spills as soon as possible. This will stop them from being absorbed into the fibers and possible staining.

10/19/2023

When choosing upholstered fabric pieces for a small room or apartment, avoid overstuffed pieces that can look larger than they actually are. Another designer secret for making furnishings look perfect for smaller spaces is to prefer furnishings in solid fabric colors or small- to medium-sized prints.

10/17/2023

Sometimes you can find great bargains on furniture at local yard or garage sales or at flea markets. If you find an item with a frame that is still in great shape, but the upholstery is a little worse for wear, bring it to us for reupholstering.

10/12/2023

Does your antique furniture look too much like an antique? Is the fabric frayed or fading? Perhaps it just doesn’t fit the decor? Reupholstery with the fabric of your choice can make it look, well, like new. We can help cherished pieces fit right in.

10/10/2023

Did you know that fabrics made out of natural fibers absorb stains more quickly than artificial or man-made ones? Checking the tag of different fabrics will give you all the details about what they are made from, and how to clean them.

10/05/2023

Some fibers used for upholstery are not actually woven, like microsuedes. Rather, really thin fibers (micro-denier) are bonded together in an irregular tangle of fibers like felt and then sometimes adhered to a knit backing for stability.

10/03/2023

Some upholstery fabric designs are oriented in a specific direction because they contain elements that have a distinctive top and bottom. For example, think of a print with palm trees on it: the tree fronds will always appear above the trunks.

09/28/2023

Sometimes, even the most diligent among us can miss stains on furniture until after it's already impossible to remove. When flipping cushions simply isn't an option, we can help you make your furniture look like new.

09/26/2023

Keep in mind that when you have that chair or sofa re-upholstered, the entire piece can be updated as well. This might include creating a longer skirt or softening an armrest that is too hard-edged.

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1405 W Church Street
Elizabeth City, NC
27909

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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