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Buying an upholstered sofa means bringing comfort and style to your home, but how can you keep your sofa clean and free of impurities that it will certainly absorb over time? Investing in waterproofing for sofas is one solution!
This is a process that can be done by professionals or even by you. Learn more about the details of this service and decide if this is what your sofa needs!
Why waterproofing?
Most fabrics used in upholstery absorb dust and liquids, and can stain easily. The process of upholstery waterproofing occurs by applying a product that protects the fibers of the fabric, creating a kind of cover that surrounds the fabric and keeps any liquid on the surface.
Check out the advantages of this procedure so you don't waste any more time and waterproof your sofa:
- It prevents stains caused by liquids;
- It keeps the sofa looking like new for longer;
- It makes the cleaning process easier;
- It makes the fabric more resistant to sunlight;
- Recovers old sofas;
- It keeps the surface free of dust mites, fungi, and other bacteria.
If you have children and/or pets, waterproofing is highly recommended. Even if you have to redo it from time to time, your sofa will have a much longer life span.
How long does waterproofing last?
There are many factors that influence the duration of a waterproofing. It depends on the frequency of use, whether there is periodic cleaning, whether many accidents involving spilled liquids happen, and whether the sofa receives direct light or not.
On average, it lasts 2 to 3 years when used very frequently, and can last up to 5 years if the sofa is used infrequently.
You also need to understand if the fabric of your sofa can go through the waterproofing process. Fabrics such as polyurethane or synthetics cannot be waterproofed.
How much does it cost to waterproof a sofa?
As with any service, the price to waterproof your sofa can vary a lot depending on the region and the size of the piece of furniture. Most of the products used help maintain the color and do not alter the texture of the fabric. Unlike what many people think, hiring the service is not that expensive, but doing it at home is always a good way to save money.
The average price for a two-seater sofa ranges from R$240 to R$300. If the process is done at home, this price can drop considerably, depending also on the product chosen.
How to waterproof a sofa at home?
Before starting the process of waterproofing the sofa it needs to be very clean, since a layer is created to protect the upholstery, and if it is dirty, the impurities will remain.
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Learn how to waterproof your sofa at home in a fast way. By performing the process, the protective cover does not allow liquids or dust to penetrate the fibers of the fabric.
DIY: Waterproofing the Sofa
In the video you will learn tips to waterproof any fabric in a simple and inexpensive way. The product used here was 3M Scotchgard waterproofing.
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Are you still in doubt about doing the procedure yourself? Check out details on what not to do when waterproofing your sofa at home.
Now that you have all the information about the advantages of waterproofing your sofa, have a notion of prices and also learned how to do the process yourself, don't waste any more time and give your sofa that new furniture look!
