Loose Cover Articles

Here you can find articles to help you learn about Loose Covers. From their benefits and how to care for them, to how best to use them in your home.

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Re-upholstery or Re-covering Furniture IS Recycling

Latest government figures say we in the UK send more than half our waste to landfill. That is a huge 62 million tonnes a year in England alone. Now the aim is to reduce landfill by at least 50% over the next 10 years.

Author: Chris Plumb | 19/01/10 | Environment | Plumbs | Re-Upholstery

50 years of heritage with Plumbs

Founded by Tom and Bernice Plumb, the company originated in Blackburn in the 1950s, where it began life as a market stall selling decorative cushions and ‘settee sets’.

Author: Chris Plumb | 19/01/10 | Plumbs

What to do with your old Sofa?

How do you decide what to do with your old Sofa? Do you give it a new breath of life by Re-covering, Reupholster or Replace it with a new sofa?

Author: Chris Plumb | 20/11/08 | Home Decor Ideas | Re-Upholstery

What fabric? When buying Loose Covers...

We're often asked by our customers, what is the best type of fabric to choose when buying furniture covers? The cheapest fabrics generally used to make furniture covers are nylon stretch fabrics.

Author: Simon Blackburn | 13/11/08 | Fabrics

Are you considering Re-upholstery or Loose Covers?

If things are starting to look worn and weary, the cushions are saggy and the fabric is wearing a bit thin... You are faced with a choice. Throw it away and buy new?

Author: Simon Blackburn | 11/11/08 | Re-Upholstery | Home Improvements

Spring Cleaning can help prevent allergies

Most allergy sufferers dread spring as it is the time of year when allergies begin their torment, however many don't realise that allergies in srping can be triggered by the poor quality of the air in their homes instead of the usual demon, pollen.

Author: Simon Blackburn | 31/10/08 | Household Tips & Advice | Curtains

How to care for your Loose Covers

If you own loose covers your concern will be to preserve their quality and good looks. As time goes by daily life can cause stains, damage and wear. It’s important to know how to remove, clean and refit.

Author: Simon Blackburn | 31/10/08 | How to...