Description
Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the upholstery of objects with materials such as fabrics, leather, suede or cotton. Upholsterers install the webbings and springs necessary to cover the material.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
fasten componentssew pieces of fabricperform upholstery repairprovide customized upholsterysew textile-based articlesinstall spring suspensioncreate patterns for textile productsage furniture artificiallyestimate restoration costsfix minor scratchesrepair furniture partsidentify customer's needsmanipulate metalprepare furniture for application of paintsell furnitureapply a protective layerdesign original furnitureevaluate restoration proceduresdesign prototypesclean upholstered furniturehandle delivery of furniture goodsupholster transport equipment's interior piecesmanipulate woodpass on trade techniquesoperate furniture machinerydecorate furnitureapply restoration techniquespaint decorative designsclean furnitureadvise on furniture style