Upholstery Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Upholstery
A
Custom made -
ready made
reupholstered
2
Q
Construction
A
- fabrics
- frames
- suspension systems
- filling
- cushions
3
Q
Suspension Systems
A
- suspension systems (foundation for cushions)
- springs (more pulled down - more firm)
- 8 way hand tied - quality, coil springs, never give out
- marshall unit (looks like coke cans)
- helical or zigzag springs (s shaped; stiffer seat)
- webbing - supports springs of the sofa; nylon jute and polyester
4
Q
Filing
A
- down (plump, expensive; crushes - do a down and feather mix)
- blendown - great
- polyfiber - good for contemporary filling
- polyurethan - shpaing and stuffing
- hair - firmest - victorian sofas
- cotton - best because wears fell
5
Q
WAys to cover with upholstery
A
Railroad
Vertical
6
Q
Cushions
A
- separate from seat and back pads
- should have crown (center higher than perimeter)
- three things affect performance: density, indentation force deflection, compression modulus
- types of cushions: box, bench, t-shaped
