We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Staples, tacks, and nails should provide most of your upholstery's support, but a glue can help smooth down edges and add extra security.

Q: A family member’s cat clawed all four edges of two sofas that I bought years ago. The cat pulled the threads badly, but it looks to me as if there aren’t any holes. I love the pattern and colors of ...

Q: While shopping for furniture upholstery, I came across something called the “Wyzenbeek rating.” What is this, and how should I use it? A: Upholsteries need to be as practical as they are ...

Q: A family member's cat clawed all four edges of two sofas that I bought years ago. The cat pulled the threads badly, but it looks to me as if there aren't any holes. I love the pattern and colours ...

When it comes to upholstery, you may be ready to throw in the towel and simply invest in a new piece, be it a dining room chair, sofa cushion or recliner. But there is a greener solution that means ...