Slipcover Labor Prices
Rough Estimates (for modern Furniture)
The Slipcover labor chart gives a rough estimate for various types and styles of furniture. These Labor prices* and yardage amounts* are estimated, based upon:
- making standard slipcover styles on furniture that is in good condition
- when you purchase your fabric from us at the time the order is written and use our plain or allover pattern fabrics*.
- There is also an additional charge for supplies used in the slipcover process
- There is an additional cost when using Customer's Own Materials. For more info, go here: Using Customer's Own Fabric)
- The actual labor prices and yardages amounts could be different for your furniture. (See details at the bottom of this page.)
- These prices do not include unusual furniture or antiques, which are priced on an individual basis.
Sofa (Without Skirt) | (Subsidized) Labor (based on using fabric purchased from us) |
Yards | ||||||
........ | Plain Style with Plain Back* | $500 | to | $900 | & up | 10-12 yds | & up | |
With Loose Back Cushions* | $600 | to | $1100 | & up | 12-15 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* (covered as 1 solid piece on back) | $500 | to | $1000 | & up | 11-15 yds | & up | ||
... | *For our standard standard tailored skirt add | $120 | to | $250 | & up | 2-3 yds | & up | |
* For attached arm & back pillows add per each (covered as if plain arm) | $10 | to | $80 | & up | & up | |||
French Provincial (with finished woodwork) | ||||||||
With Plain Back | $600 | to | $1050 | & up | 10-12 yds | & up | ||
Loveseat (without skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
with Plain Back* | $450 | to | $800 | & up | 8-9 yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $550 | to | $875 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* (covered as 1 solid piece on back) | $550 | to | $750 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
*For our standard tailored skirt add | 120 | to | $190 | & up | 1 1/2-2yds | & up | ||
French Provincial (with finished woodwork) | ||||||||
With Plain Back | $500 | to | $900 | & up | 8-9 yds | & up | ||
Living Room Chair – (without Skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Plain Back* | $375 | to | $700 | & up | 5-6 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* | $450 | to | $800 | & up | 5 1/2-6 ½ yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $450 | to | $775 | & up | 6-7 yds | & up | ||
Wing Chair * | $450 | to | $800 | & up | 5-6 yds | & up | ||
Standard Plain | $450 | to | $650 | & up | 5-6 yds | & up | ||
with attached pillow back | $500 | to | $700 | & up | 6-7 yds | & up | ||
*For our standard tailored skirt add | $90 | to | $150 | & up | 1-1 ½ yds | & up | ||
Platform rocker – plain back with open arm | $325 | to | $500 | & up | 4-4 ½ yds | |||
French Provincial (with finished woodwork) | ||||||||
With Plain Back | $300 | to | $700 | & up | 5-5 ½ yds | & up | ||
For tufting in back add per button (covered over, no buttons | to | & up | ¼-½ yd for all | & up | ||||
For channelback add per channel (either covered plain or with seams) | $2 | to | $15 | & up | ¼-½ yd for all | & up | ||
Recliners | Labor | |||||||
Recliner - plain style | $600 | to | $800 | & up | 6-7 yds | & up | ||
Extra Cost Items | ||||||||
Attached Seat Pillow, per ea. | $35 | to | $70 | & up | 0-1/2 yd ea. | & up | ||
Attached Arm Pillows, per ea. | $30 | to | $60 | & up | 0-1/2 yd ea. | & up | ||
Attached Back Pillows, per ea. | $45 | to | $100 | & Up | 0-1 yd ea. | & up | ||
Attached Wing Pillows, per ea. | $30 | to | $55 | & Up | 0-1/2 yd ea | & up | ||
Outer Arm Pockets, per ea. | $30 | to | $45 | &up | 1/2 yd ea. | & up | ||
Button Designs, per button | $2 | to | $12 | & up | 0 | & up | ||
Any Other Extra Labor | Extra Charge Per item | |||||||
Dining Room Chairs | Labor | |||||||
Detachable Seat – wrap around** | $30 | to | $50 | & up | ¾ yds for 2 | & up | ||
(on solid plywood base) | ||||||||
Detachable Seat with cording** | $40 | to | $60 | & up | 1 yd for 2 | & up | ||
(on solid plywood base) | ||||||||
**For taking off & putting seats on frame, add per each | $5 | to | $10 | & up | ||||
**Custom fitting chair seats to drop in seats, add each | $5 | to | $15 | & up | ||||
Dinette Seat and back – Detachable | $50 | to | $100 | & up | 1 yd | & up | ||
Parson's chair (seat & back only, exposed wood legs) | $130 | to | $200 | & up | 2 yds | & up | ||
Parson's chair (seat & back only, with covered legs) | $170 | to | $240 | & up | 2 1/2 yds | & up | ||
Round bar stool seat with cord | $35 | $50 | & up | 1 yd | ||||
Swivel Bar Stool, seat & back | $90 | to | $200 | & up | 2 yds | & up | ||
Sleeper Sofa (without Skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Plain Back* | $500 | to | $850 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $600 | to | $1,000 | & up | 12-13 yds | & up | ||
With Attached Pillows * | $600 | to | $1,100 | & up | 12-13 yds | & up | ||
*For skirt add | $150 | to | $250 | & up | 2 yds | & up | ||
Sleeper Loveseat (without skirt) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
with Plain Back* | $400 | to | $750 | & up | 8-9 yds | & up | ||
With Loose Back Cushions* | $500 | 0 | $850 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
with Attached Pillow Backs* | $500 | to | $900 | & up | 10-11 yds | & up | ||
*For skirt add | $120 | to | $180 | & up | 1 1/2-2yds | & up | ||
Cushions | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Standard square couch cushion | $55 | to | $95 | & up | 1-2 yds | & up | ||
Rocker cushion sets (seat & back) | $110 | to | $175 | & up | 1 ½-2 ½ yds | & up | ||
Chair pads (without ties) | $35 | to | $70 | & up | ¾ yds | & up | ||
per tie, add | $10 | to | $16 | & up | ||||
using customer-supplied Velcro or ribbon as ties | $0 | & up | ||||||
Window seats - width plus length, per inch | $1.40 | to | $2.25 | & up | ||||
RV Cushions, see RV Cushion Price page | ||||||||
Please call for quote with dimensions, description and quantity. | ||||||||
Footstools | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Plain style (small)* | $65 | to | $100 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
Standard footstool, solid top, no skirt* | $125 | to | $225 | & up | 1-2 yds | & up | ||
Standard Attached Pillow footstool, no skirt* (pillow-top made plain) | $125 | to | $225 | & up | 1½ -2½ yds | & up | ||
* For Skirts add | $60 | to | $90 | & up | ½–1½ yds | & up | ||
Throw Pillow Covers (Does Not include Filler) | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Covers Only (small to medium size) | ||||||||
Cordless knife edge* | $30 | to | $45 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
Corded knife edge* | $36 | to | $60 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
* Machine Sewn shut | to | |||||||
For zippers, add per each | $6 | to | $16 | & up | ||||
Filler cost | ||||||||
Standard filler, (loose) add | $10 | to | $40 | & up | ||||
Other fillers available at additional cost | ||||||||
Extra Cost Items & Services | Labor | Yards | ||||||
Standard Arm Covers – fitted, unlined, per each | $20 | to | $50 | & up | ½ – 1 yd | & up | ||
Seat Spring Tying* (padding extra) | ||||||||
Small chairs*, no cushion | $50 | to | $100 | & up | ||||
Living room chairs*, with cushion | $100 | to | $180 | & up | ||||
Loveseats* | $170 | to | $280 | & up | ||||
Sofas* | $225 | to | $400 | & up | ||||
Antiques on a per item basis | ||||||||
*Supplies or paddings additional cost, prices do not include antiques | ||||||||
* if furniture has welt on bottom of frame, it must come off if we put a welt on bottom of slipcover | ||||||||
δMaking Patterns: Whenever we need to make a new pattern | ||||||||
Channels | $25 | to | $100 | & up | ||||
Attached Pillow backs (simple styles) | $50 | to | $200 | & up | ||||
Any other type | Varies | to | Varies | & up | ||||
Local on-site consultation (first 30 min) | $100 | to | $125 | & up | ||||
Additional time, per hour | $60 | to | $80 | & up | ||||
Service Call | ||||||||
Minimum Local Service Call (up to 30 minutes) | $100 | to | $125 | & up | ||||
In-Home Hourly Rate (after 1st 30 minutes) | $72 | to | $90 | & up |
*All prices subject to change without notice. All labor Prices are based upon using our plain or allover pattern fabrics. All labor prices are based upon the furniture frame being solid, the springs and the padding being in good shape, and include doing the work with our standard materials and methods. Prices do not include supplies for doing the job, or new foam.
Extra charges apply for:
- Matching patterns
- Extra loose or attached pillows or cushions.
- Major repairs to the padding
- New foam or other cushion fill for the cushion or other padded areas
- Pick up and delivering
- Anything not normally supplied or done in our normal services and methods.
- Anything not specifically charged for or included on the work order.
- Customer's Own Materials
* if furniture has welt on bottom of frame, it must come off if we put a welt on bottom of slipcover |