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Sofa won't clean-up in used RV - Anyone try recovering a rv sofa??
JerrySue:
We bought a used Rexhall Aerbus about 18 months ago. It had very few miles, but had obviously been lived in a lot. The sofa is a jackknife style and the cushions and structure and function is fine. The only problem is it is very soiled. I've tried every type of cleaner and nothing really has much impact. I've tried just keeping a throw cover on it, but our two Boston Terriers think those are nice blankets that need to be rumpled into nests. Replacement sofas are pretty expensive, so my husband suggested I try to recover it or dye the fabric.
I don't have a clue as to where to start. Someone also suggested 'fabric paint' Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Sue
Joe Bee:
Can you sew and use a staple gun? You can recover the sofa if you are handy and have the equipment to sew heavier fabric. I can explain in detail but really just un-upholster the sofa, use the cut and sewn pieces as a pattern and re-upholster. Easily said but not easy to do. Don't have it done by a pro unless you check prices. Sometimes it's cheaper to buy new than redo. You might try to make a deal with a pro to give them the old pieces and you let them cut and sew and then you re-cover. You do the grunt labor. Again, you need to have some experience and be very handy.
I spent 40 yrs in furniture industry. Now it's all made in China. Flexsteel, the biggest Upholstery vendor to the RV Industry, is still in the USA.
Joe
Shayne:
Most of these sofas are the same size Why not go to the Library and check the list of RV salvage places and see what it would cost to replace the cover or the entire couch. In the Midwest of the Mississippi river there is Colaw's, close to Joplin, Mo. Worth a try anyway These places scattered through out the country do ship
Tom:
Here's the list of parts and salvage companies that Shayne mentioned.
Shayne:
Thanks Tom My head isn't on straight today and never even thought of listing it myself.
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