Upholstery for Beginners - Learn How to Fix Your Sofa's or Chair's Platform Problems

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If you have ever had this problem then you probably know that it usually spells death for your furniture. The springs are ripping through the dust cover; there is absolutely no support and in fact you maybe sitting on the floor already! Well in this videos we'll show you how to fix the problem before it ever gets that bad. Learn a quick and easy procedure that professional upholsterers use to fix this problem!
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Jute Webbing, 3 1/2 Inches by 10 yards, Red
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Gooseneck Webbing Stretcher
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Ruby Italian Jute Spring Twine - 1 lb
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5-Ounce Magnetic Tack Hammer
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14 Tacks 2.00 oz-Pack
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7 Series 9/16" Upholstery Staples (which should work with 22 guage staplers)
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[@CWatME]

Thank you so much! This video helped make it possible for me to repair my 89 year old Dad's favorite chair without breaking his budget...very grateful!!!

[@thevintagemonkey4482]

Thank you so much for posting this! I have a sofa that I need to make the exact repair to. Most helpful was the makeshift gooseneck trick.

[@GraeMatterz]

I wanted to give you some feedback on the DIY workaround of stretching jute webbing using a piece of 2x4. In short, it worked! But I did it a little differently. Instead of stapling the jute to the 2x4 to hold it, I just wrapped it around the 2x4 one extra time then folded it over and brought it back around the 2x4 the way it came. I didn't have to cut the jute to attach it to the 2x4 that way so it saved some on the jute. I made sure the folded end of the jute went over the end of the 2x4 opposite the end that rests on the furniture so that the tension on the jute when stretching clamps down on the folded end of the jute to keep it from sliding. The extra layers of jute on the end that goes against the frame provides the padding to protect the furniture. You have to play with it a bit to get the length and tension right but I found that if you rest the 2x4 against the frame then bring the jute across the opposite end of the 2x4 and hold it in place as you wrap the jute around again, it gets the length about right. Worked like a charm! (Hope my description is clear.) Thanks so much!

[@bennybongosbigolebonanza894]

"Yeah just one tack nail like that, between your fingers" is what everyone of us had said to ourselves seconds before Thor-Hammering our own hand. 😜

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Yes! That hurts a lot. Thank you so very much for watching I deeply appreciate it. Please share the videos with others pass them on. God bless. Paul

[@sturner2915]

Thanks for the great tutorials. I love how you work as a father/son team.

[@WendyRobertsFineArt]

Thank you! This is just the thing to keep our second-hand sectional in service for a few more years! Someday maybe we will buy actual nice furniture - the type that lasts, but not with the cat we have now - she's scratchy and untrainable! New upholstery strapping plus a couple of slipcovers, and no one will know just how terrible our sectional has become! You are definitely saving us from a trip to the landfill. We would have to buy a new sectional if I couldn't fix this myself. It's just not worth salvaging otherwise. We appreciate it!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Wendy, we’re so glad to hear that we were able to help you keep your furniture in use. My grandfather used to joke that “pets and kids kept us in business.” If you have any questions, whether it is how to keep your sectional alive a bit longer or, when you are ready, what to look for in a new sectional, please let us know. All the Best, Grant

[@susannescott1630]

Thankyou to you two so much. The old couch has come out of hiding and an attempt will be made to make this repair. Have practiced the slip knot! Seriously, it was in hiding as my husband wanted to get rid if it! Will need his help tho as it weighs a ton. It will be re loved by both of us and hopefully be completely professionally reupholstered in time (saving up). I’d like it covered in a heathery tweed (pricey) till then, a throw will do. . Greetings from sunny Scotland. Thanks again.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello there Susanne, yes hold on to the couch.. 🥳 When it’s all finished and looks fantastic in the tweed fabric (awesome fabric) you can say to your husband I am the visionary in the family Lol... It’s most likely built better than what we can find in the average furniture store. It will be lovely and loved by the both of you. Thank you for watching cheers too Scotland.. Paul

[@patricklynch1962]

This is exactly the video I was looking for as I have to make exactly the same repair. The two by four stretcher tool is just the kind of improvisational engineering I like to see. Thanks!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Your awesome Laurie, Thank you for watching, please share it helps so much when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@debbydhill]

Awesome! Love the stretcher!

[@100smarties]

Thank you! This helped me fix my antique settee and I couldn't be happier with it :)

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching, we're so glad that we were able to help you with your project!

[@davidcook2172]

thank you for the tips it was easy and didn't take too long

[@kimdavis5272]

Wanted to say Thanks! Yours was one of the videos I watched to fix my Victorian style couch. The webbing underneath gave out and the springs we’re dangling from the top. Now it’s all back together and we can use it again. Thanks!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey great NEWS 😊. Thanks for watching and leaving a positive message. Made my day. Cheers, Paul

[@MariannaKatz17]

Oh thank you! I know what I need to do with this 149 year old sofa that was upgraded to springs 50 years ago.

[@sarahmcdonnell4417]

awesomely simple. Thank you very much!

[@Fioneenacockeen]

Brilliant! Thank you gentlemen.

[@Lizmcb]

Great stuff! Thanks for going over this for us. Now I can mend a daybed whose webbing is coming loose.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi there Liz, thank you for watching we appreciate it. Yes the method in the video should get you several more years without having to tear everything off and start over. Again thank you for watching, please share the videos it does help us when you do. If you need foam please visit our website at ucprivatecourses.com Cheers, Paul

[@JenniferWoellert]

Do you have a video on how to fold/finish a corner? We are doing our boat seats and I want it to look nice. It will have marine hidem over the staples but want those corners perfect. Thanks!

[@vickieharris5681]

Fun and informative! Thank you! I believe I can fix my chair💕

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Excellent! Thank you so much for watching, we're super happy that the video was fun and helpful!

[@glennianaro6594]

Great video. I have a chaise lounge that I can repair now and keep out of the landfill!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Glenn, So glad to hear that! Great job keeping the furniture out of the landfill!

[@mulokihna]

Do you have a video that shows how to replace zig zag chair springs?

[@Bylga]

Thanks for sharing 😍

[@susank.4945]

I have a Victorian sofa that is sagging so much I don't want to sit on it but I don't want to get rid of it either... I hope this is all it needs as I can't afford to have it done.

[@hannahbalch5763]

Thank you so much for this video! Would a staple gun that does not attach to an air compressor work as well as doing the hammer and tacks? Any suggestions for

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Hannah, Thank you for watching the video. We have been super busy here. I know your comment was a while ago you probably moved on but just in case you haven’t. To answer your question I would say no to the hand held stapler. Either a pneumatic gun 9/16” staples or webbing tacks and a hammer would be best. There are some inexpensive pneumatic stapler‘s however they’re not professional just depending on how much work you’re going to be doing with it, it won’t last very long. I like the Rainco staplers they are not expensive but our professional grade they last. I hope this has helped you 😊. Again thank you for watching the video please share because it does help us when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@rilbrianne]

Thank you so much for this video! I bought a recovered sofa but the springs were shot. They all need to be retied but your video gave me confidence to give it a go before I toss it. Do you think it's ok to use synthetic twine?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Sara, thank you for watching the video glad it was of help and that you were able to save your furniture. Sorry for the very late reply. We have become extremely busy from the virus people being at home we have more orders now than we ever before. I’m sure you’ve already moved on but I still want to answer your question. Yes you can you synthetic twine, that is perfectly fine it will last for years. Again thank you for watching. Cheers, Paul

[@susansutherland5527]

Excellent!

[@DavidSGW]

Good to see traditional crafts in action.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey there David, thanks for watching and leaving a positive message. Please share it helps when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@sandraquito3540]

Great info!!! Thanks!!! ✨

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

So happy to hear please share it helps us a lot. Cheers, Paul

[@karenraga3428]

So glad I found this helpful vid!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

We really appreciate you watching!

[@joew.3400]

Without this I wouldnt have a clue as to the tools of the trade or knowing what webbing is and the need to buy double red stripe webbing or the twine used to tie the springs to keep them in place thank you

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Glad to hear that we were able to help you with this project!

[@sunflower6434]

That looks like a small roller paint brush handle, with a block of wood on it with nails /tacks sticking out

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Yeah I can see that. 😀😀

[@eezecoversacademy8430]

Very good to watch.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you we appreciate it. Cheers, Paul

[@bennybongosbigolebonanza894]

So do you guys ever walk into the shop in the morning and hear music playing from your storage container of platform materials, because it's a "Jute Box?" (Okay, I'm done commenting now. 😏) Thanks for the awesome video! Will help a lot. My back hurts after sitting in my studio couch from the sag. I inherited a tack hammer and never knew about the magnet. Cheers!!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I hope your back problems go away when fixing the sofa. Thank you so much for watching the video. Please share the videos it helps so much. God bless, Paul

[@lindacox6551]

Thank You! Very helpful! And I will get a 2x4!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Linda, thanks for letting me know how you enjoyed the video,glad to hear it. 😊 Let me know if you have any questions on your project. All the best, Paul

[@tammyallen6515]

What about a leather sofa and loveseat? The back cushions are squished from us leaning back

[@rickterry208]

Thanks, very informative

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks, Rick! We coming out with a new series so if you would like to see that don't forget to subscribe!

[@DvorachekAnne]

Thanks for another informative video! The volume seems off but otherwise very nice.

[@bresilient]

amazing!

[@bkaczmarek100]

Video is very helpful. Thanks! A question about tying down the springs. On this beautiful old love seat, the springs are tied down on the platform; but none are tied down on the webbing side. You guys showed how to tie them down, but should they be tied down in all cases? What's the goal of tying them down? Easier to mimic as is and not tie them down... but what do I lose if I don't tie them down? Thanks!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Bill, thanks for watching the video we appreciate it. I think I understand what you’re asking. The springs you are working with are not tied to the wedding? When they’re constructing the platform they put the webbing on first, they need position the springs in place and they would use what is called clinch it. That’s a name brand. Or they would actually tie them with twine in place. So when they tie the springs on top (eight way tie) the springs stay in place and not move around. If they are shifting when you’re trying to tie the top of the eight way tie then yes you’ll need to stabilize them. I hope this address your issue.... Cheers, Paul

[@lindaloftus8780]

When you tie springs to webbing what type thread and size needle do you use?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Linda, It is called spring twine no size. Needle is 6 to 12 gages Thank you for watching please share it helps us when you do. Blessings to you, Paul

[@jeannawalton8107]

Thank you so much, just what I was looking for! But please make sure your kid wears his safety glasses!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Jeanna, We are so glad to hear that! And duly noted, I’ll wear my safety glasses 😁👍🏻 All the best, Grant

[@chill2195]

I have sofa that I brought used. The webbing looks okay. Would you replace if you don't see any tears?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Charles, great question, only if the webbing is sagging. But, keep the original webbing intact and cover it with the new webbing.

[@looking4ward559]

Do you give advise or instructions on how to reenforce the base of a chair or sofa.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

No unfortunately I do not. But If you talking about the webbing the method Is the same. Please share the videos it helps. Cheers, Paul

[@stacyrutherford2821]

Very informative but I do have a question. At what pressure do you run your staple gun?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Stacy, thank you for watching our video and leaving this comment that’s a good question. All pneumatic staple guns can be a little bit different from one another. Like my stapler runs with less air right around 60 PSI while Grant’s runs around 90. For all of them mostly 90 psi is the max you can use them on. Hope this addresses your question, please share a videos it helps us out when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@curban616]

I just purchased a chair at a yard sale for $20..it needs the springs tightened or something..maybe the strapping replaced but it has burlap stamped over everything so I can’t really see anything, but those sharp points are poking through!! Can I just put some strapping on it and then cover it with Dacron and a dust cover? Please help. Thank you in advance.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Cindy, Thanks so much for checking out our videos! You are 100% right in regards to how to fix this chair. All the Best, Grant

[@laurybatts6833]

First of all I’d like to thank you! I’ve learned so much by watching your videos. I’m a DIY person, and because of watching your videos I feel like with your advice and the help of my husband we can fix our leather couches. The problem is the backs and seat cushions are all sewn together (like a glove). I’ve had this furniture for 15 + years. The leather is in excellent shape, however, the backs and seat cushions at the end by the arm rest are sagging. We would like to know if we can add stuffing to the backs and or if needed replace the cushions? Any suggestions on how to approach this would be appreciated? Thank you

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

YES! When the cushions are sewn together they are a pain. IF you a zipper to get to the inserts of the back cushions. Are the back sewn on to the back of the sofa? You may have a zipper at the bottom where you can pull out the insert. YOU CAN open the insert and put shredded foam in there which give great support.. The seat foam cushions after 15 years should be replaced check out our website. Ucprivatecourses.com I hope this helps you. Please share the videos it helps us to keep going. God bless, Paul

[@laurybatts6833]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Paul, I want to thank you for responding so quickly. I’m looking forward to working on my couch now that I have your advice. I will definitely check out your website for any supplies that I may need. Thank you

[@windylysiak7898]

Thanks gents! I'll be fixing an old leather chair with you help! Cheers! 😊

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Windy, you are welcome, thank you for the uplifting message please let us know if you have any questions. Cheers, Paul

[@windylysiak7898]

It turned out beautifully! You can check out my Facebook page for pictures posted! Really nice turn out! Thanks again for the tutorial! 😊

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Windy, I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for keeping us posted on the project! All the Best, Grant

[@heidigomez461]

Thank you ☺️

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Our pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@bkaczmarek100]

p.s. also am not clear how much tension when stretching the webbing? Any advice?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

That is a good question. You can pull too tight where you warp the frame or bow the wooden rail. You want it to be firm too sturdy, but not excessive. Maybe you can compare it to maybe a drum 🥁....

[@monicasantos8233]

do you have a recommended source for upholstery foam?

[@sherribrannon4633]

Do you have a video on attaching the dust cover for newbies?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you for watching our videos! We don't have a video on attaching dust covers, however I can give you a few tips. First you always want to start from the middle and work your way out to the ends. Second if you are working around legs cut the dust cover at the corner towards the center of the dust cover. So let's say this is the corner where the leg is: > you would cut like this -> just to get around the leg. Once you cut the dust cover from the tip of corner to the end of the other side of the leg, fold it under itself and staple it down. I hope this helps! All the Best, Grant

[@nicolealexander3463]

On your homemade stretcher you might be able to add a carpet tack strip to the 2x4 .... just a thought.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Nicole. YES! that's a very good thought to protect any finished or show wood. Thanks for the idea and for viewing Nicole, Enjoy your day. Paul

[@cryptocomplete]

Great video. I have a few questions: 1) It seems like the tiny "clinchers" are optional. Without the clinchers, how is the spring locked into position? Or are they simply not necessary? 2) If any of the straps of the old webbing are still good, then do you just leave them? Or do you cut them out after you staple on the new webbing straps? Thank you so much for your very informative video.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello there, no the “clinchits” need to be there to hold the springs in place originally when first upholstered. Before clinchits came along springs would be hand sewn in place. Having them secure in there place when building the seatplatform. If NOT the springs would start to shift fall over and so on, when tying the springs, it would be impossible to keep them still in place. Once they are established with the spring twine. The springs really shouldn’t be doing much shifting.The other question you had was, the wedding if it’s in pretty good shape but just lost its ability to support you do you take them out. You can just go over top of them you don’t have to take them out. Just as a reminder this is to get you by for a few years, it’s best to have it completely rebuilt but we just try to help people in every day life to keep their furniture as long as possible and save as much money, that’s the point. Thank you for watching the video and giving a comment. please share because it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul

[@cryptocomplete]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Thank you. That seems to answer my questions. I hope to get started on this project soon.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Our pleasure keep us posted if you need any help!

[@cryptocomplete]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Would you recommend staples with a pointy end, or flat end, or does it matter?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey there, Good question, if you are using a hand stapler where you press down to release the stapler. I believe those are pointed! You need that extra help there's not much force. A pneumatic stapler is flat no need for the point, it has great deal of force. Hey great to hear from you again. Cheers, Paul

[@SDavid-me8ie]

I watched your shows long time, now i am 67 year young and retired and would like to upholster my dining room seats (30 year old lost its compression ), it's look like exist. foam were 1.5" Medium Density with 1/2" cotton on top and bottom of the foam, on top of 5/8" MDF ( 3 out of 6 chairs are broken or shattered from center of the MDF). Now i would like to replace it with 3/4" plywood base, 1" Dacron+2" 2.8 high density , over 1/2" Dacron on top of 3/4" plywood. So i would like to order from you, 2"T x 22" x 22" 2.8 High Density with 65 compression! need to know how to order it and which site do i need to order it from, Please! I even looked up the site that you attached it in your videos HOW TO ORDER Foam but it did not work(may be because of old email address?! Please. You and your Family are great teachers!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi, We’re really glad to hear that you have been watching our videos! And we really appreciate you reaching out to us with your kind compliment. In regards to your question, the compression that you should use in that scenario is a 45 compression. This what we use when we are working on a dining chair. If you want a bit more support you can layer the foam using two different compressions in this case a 75 1” on the bottom and a 45 1” on top. You can order this at our store: ucprivatecourses.com/ucsolutions-products/ Or you can learn more about 26 compression foam here: ucprivatecourses.com/26-density-foam-custom-cut/ I hope this helps! All the best, Grant

[@78beevee]

information wonderful, but sound was very difficult to hear.

[@cryptocomplete]

Yes, sound very low. But thank you for the video

[@Raleighthechocolatelab]

Put some safety glasses on that kid! 😬

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

LOL, duly noted! Thanks for watching our videos! All the Best, The kid

[@johnrussell7385]

please turn your mics up on your future videos

[@Ron_EZ]

You need lapel mics, good info just hard to hear

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Ron, Thanks for watching and for the advice! Thankfully we did upgrade our sound in later videos. We’re glad you liked the info in the video. Let us know if you need any help on a project.

[@markb8024]

I love silent movies!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Mark, thanks for checking out the video we appreciate it. Cheers, Paul

[@claramaldonado94]

Hi Your mic is low or to far..

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Clara thank you for letting us know it’s tough sometimes to get it right. I am sorry if didn’t enjoy it. I appreciate you watching though thank you. Please if you would share the videos it would help me. Have a great day. Paul

[@rahulsofficial7992]

I am sofa maker

[@stephendraper8795]

I see a tool.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello there, thank you for checking out the video. Please look for other videos, again thank you. Cheers, Paul

[@rahulsofficial7992]

may I come for job your country

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I wish we could help!! We have no position available. I hope you are making KZbin videos if you’re not already!! The world needs more of this skill. If you do make videos send them our way, really would like to see them. Please share our videos as well. Again please consider doing videos. All the best, Paul

[@joew.3400]

Arent you a professional ?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Lol, that's what it says on our business card

[@stuarthardy3020]

Better still buy English webbing this will last beyond 50 years. And you guys are technically incorrect but it common place for what we describe in the UK as (cowboy) job. Sorry Americans in fact what you should do is replace one Web at a time.. And should also replace the natural wood oils which has evaporated over time due to the home heating. If fail to do this your frame will adventurely become brittle via dry rot. As I watch this video these guys like to cut their corners for the sake of speed. If you guys watching are keen DIYers then please watch Daivd James videos.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey there Stuart, thank you for watching the video and taking out time for the comment. I have no doubt what you’re offering is excellent, English wedding sounds amazing. But perhaps you missed the point of the video our aim is not to get master upholsterers. We make that very clear in the video, it is to help people save money and not throw the furniture in the landfill. You’re referring to master classes for making a career or restoration of the furniture to its former glory. Most people just don’t want to lift it up and take it to the curb and be happy to get some years out of it . We are helping the average cowboy. Most people won’t even wash and wax there own car and you are suggesting the average busy person to replace the rails of wood to keep the oil‘s because evaporation. Yeah I see that happening 😂😂. What you state as cutting corners, is in reality us helping people with little means to be able to have usable furniture. HEY!! Don’t knock cowboys after all they won the west didn’t they 🤔. Cheers, Paul

[@stuarthardy3020]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Hey Paul, thanks you for the time out with your response my comments on your video, you make some interesting remarks & I appreciate your perspective & insight on the average Americans core aims.. You may well be correct in this regard. You also seem to have sound ideals in help the average citizen by saving must needed & hard earned dollar in their pockets. Perhaps.. Then you can appreciate my motives for making a comments I made in the first place.. Here in the UK we've been upholstering our furniture since the 16th century & the knowledge has been passed down from generations to generation & to this day we continue to listen & learn as we share this knowledge. Here in the UK we tend not to have D. I. Y upholsterers more like we keen hobbyist or young apprentice, not your average Jo who has no time or money, who's only motive is to save themselves a quick buck or two! As you guys know upholstery isn't cheap or an easy job. It takes years to learn the skills we have.. It's not like your asking your targeted audience to paint a wall! I wouldn't dream of taking a witch doctor course then go on the describe some medication to patient. As you clearly put it your trying to save people furniture going in the bin! ( sounds like a great motive) until you analyse those motives & the process you evacuate.. & I will admit we have our own cowboys here in the UK teaching as you currently do.. Only our cowboys aren't even real cowboy nor Indians.. Come to think of it.. :-) Nope.. Upmarket yourselves guys.. Give our professtion the respect it deserves. Don't waste your time trying to save poor quality furniture in first place just because there's a gap the market ( it may serve you well but what a out the Industry as a whole? The bigger picture here is not to make furniture more affordable but to make better quality furniture more cost effective & less environmental damaging.. We don't throw out the baby with the dirty water guys do we? Plus people tend to value their home more because its taken them years to paid for it via a mortgage in most cases. So don't compromise on the quality just the time it takes paid it off.. I hope I can appeal to your motivation not to solely make a reasonable living for yourselves nor save your customers a dollar or two.. Think of your legacy passed on to your grandchildren & beyond we have only the resources this planet has to offer us..

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The simple fact is we just clearly serve two different demographics. Jesus said you’ll always have the poor with you and he was correct. In a similar vein there’s going to be some people that are doing their best in daily life, I can understand their circumstances. Consider this fact when a car is damaged in a fender bender sometimes the more logical thing to do is repair the fender with Bondo, old-school lead was used, and blend the paint as close as possible. I worked in a body shop, it wasn’t low brow to do so. Although you could replace the whole entire fender, but the Bondo method worked just fine and saved people lots of money, not perfect, but suitable for now. Until they felt the need to remove that fender and replace it with a new one along with a whole new paint job. Almost everyone took the Bondo route. A thorough job using the Bondo method could last many many years. Some truck drivers retread their tires rather than buying new ones. Remember as I stated I’m not doing full restoration of furniture I know how to do that and I can teach them. I do have private courses to teach people reupholstering .But not all viewers are going to do that. That video you’re referring to is showing people how to get them past this one problem and that’s all the interest they will ever have in furniture. It does last for several several years under normal use,that’s a fact. Until a complete restoration can be performed either by them or they’re going to actually pay that kind of money to have it done. I don’t know about your experience, but here in the US about 96% of the people compare getting reupholstery done to buying new. Cheap overseas imports like Wayfair have permanently changed the upholstery industry in the United States. People are conditioned to throw away and buy new and they’re not going back!! Not in my lifetime. So keeping that furniture from going to the curb with millions and millions of tons being thrown away every year in the USA alone. If they’re going to throw it away and can’t afford to have it repaired or won’t do it themselves a full restoration. I’d rather them keep it for as long as they can and I’m very happy to be a part of that. Although your desire is admirable to pass on the tradition of upholstery you’re to be commended. I think that’s awesome. You service your demographics very well no doubt and I’ll serve my demographics under their particular circumstances. Perhaps you prepare fine dining, five course meal, and I’ll make my fast food as nutritious as possible. Cheers, Paul