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Pros and Cons of Using Vinyl in Medical Upholstery

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Pros and Cons of Using Vinyl in Medical Upholstery
Working in Medical Upholstery for over two decades, we often get asked what are the best materials to use for the furniture at a healthcare establishment. Since there’s usually many things that we take into consideration for each job, we decided to break it down and share the pros and cons of using one of the most popular upholstery materials – vinyl.

Advantages of Using Vinyl in Medical Upholstery:

  1. Cost-effective – One of the most affordable upholstery materials.
  2. Easy to Clean – Any spills can be easily cleaned with a simple soap and water solution.
  3. Long-lasting – Maintained properly (away from the heat), vinyl remains a strong and stain-resistant surface.
  4. Sanitary surface – Many vinyl materials are designed to prevent growth for potentially harmful mold and bacteria.

Disadvantages of Using Vinyl in Medical Upholstery:

  1. Not attractive – Vinyl is considered to give an institutional feel rather than comfort.
  2. Chemical emission – Vinyl materials that are based on traditional PVC are considered the most toxic.
  3. Difficult to repair – Any tear will have to be patched, and there’s no way to avoid seeing the work.
  4. Poor ventilation – Vinyl is rather stiff and tends to stick to bare skin.

 

As you can see, there are many things to consider when choosing vinyl as your cover material for medical upholstery. Before making your final decision, we highly recommend checking out these two articles on How to Properly Select the Right Cover Materials as well as The Best Cleaning Practices you should know regarding medical upholstery.

 

Ready to invest in professional medical upholstery in Delaware or Tri-State area? Call us now!  Our staff has over 70 years of combined knowledge and experience in cleaning and repairs. In fact, there probably isn’t a job we have not done!

302.323.8844 | www.delawareupholstery.com

3 Reasons Why It’s Important to Invest in Commercial Upholstery

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As business owners, you probably already know that professionally upholstered furniture is an investment worth taking care of. Whether you own a restaurant or bar, the employees and customers use your space every single day. This is one of the main reasons why it’s crucial that the furniture people sit on all the time can endure heavy usage.

Commercial Upholstery DelawareAnother reason why your business should invest in commercial upholstery is the cleaning routine. Furniture at restaurants and bars faces a lot of spills and food mishaps on daily basis, which can cause the upholstery to fade or become discolored if not maintained properly. Having a proved cleaning routine established will ensure your furniture will look, feel, and retain its quality much longer.

Let’s not forget about staying on brand. You don’t want your customers to walk into your place of business and have a feeling like nothing makes sense inside, do you? If the furniture at your restaurant or bar is outdated or does not mirror your current branding, it might be time to hire professionals to update the commercial upholstery for you.

3 Reasons Why It's Important to Invest in Commercial UpholsteryThat being said, Rayco’s Commercial Upholstery Department provides our clients with superior upholstery restorations from bar stools to restaurant booths and dining chairs. We offer hundreds of color fabrics with choices from cloths, leather and vinyl. Our staff has over 70 years of combined knowledge and experience in commercial upholstery cleaning and repairs. In fact, there probably isn’t a job we have not done!

Ready to upholster your commercial furniture in Delaware or Tri-State area? Call us now!

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302.323.8844 | www.delawareupholstery.com

 

Anatomy of a Convertible Top: Where to Buy it and Why

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Anatomy of a Convertible Top Where to Buy it and WhyHaving almost 60 years of combined experience in classic car upholstery, here at Rayco we take pride in educating our customers and answering any questions they may have.

We know taking care of your classic car can be much sometimes. Especially, when it comes to upholstery. That is why we reached out to our trusted supplier – Electron Top Manufacturing Company – to talk all things convertible top.

 

 One of the least expensive tops you can buy is one that fits properly.

recited by Harold Pitman of Harold Pittmanns trim Piedmont, SC

Anatomy of a convertible top

Convertibles tops face a myriad of natural elements: snow, UV light, wind, high speeds, rain and cold temperatures, so it is imperative that the construction of the materials used in producing a convertible top are adequate and able to hold up.

Convertible tops, like clothing, rely on the quality of materials used and how good the patterns were made to fit the different body types/cars and the manner in which they were constructed. Needless to say, reinforcements are a must for areas of a convertible top that receive the most wear and tear.

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When you buy a top online…

When you purchase a top online with the intention of bringing it to an upholsterer to install, it is similar to bringing your own food to a restaurant and asking them to cook it. Yes, the upholsterers mark up they make on the products but that is only to ensure you will receive a warrantee for the product they supply. They will be willing to handle any problems you may have in the future and they will do their best to make sure you are happy with the job they do.

Reputable Upholsterers are fair and interested in maintaining their reputation. It is best to let them get the product for you. In addition, Upholsterers establish relationships with their manufacturers. If something goes awry with the product they have recommended, they have the responsibility of getting it taken care of with their supplier for you.

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Who will install it?

Upholstery shops are Craftsman that have spent their career learning to install convertible tops and do upholstery. They have built their reputation on the quality of their work and the quality of the products they supply. You can be sure they will use a convertible top that fits right and will hold up through their warrantee. Tops that fail cost upholstery shops both time and money.

What should a car owner do when they need their top replaced?

Find upholstery shops in your area, visit with them, ask questions and educate yourself. Question them as to how long they have been doing this kind of work, what is their warrantee, whose convertible tops do they use and why?

 

Ready to upholster your classic car in Delaware or Tri-State area? Call us now!  Our staff has over 70 years of combined knowledge and experience in auto upholstery cleaning and repairs. In fact, there probably isn’t a job we have not done!

302.323.8844 | www.delawareupholstery.com

What You Should Know about Classic Auto Upholstery and Interiors

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What You Should Know about Classic Auto Upholstery and InteriorsCaring for your classic cars such as convertibles comes with a lot of responsibility. Especially, if you love your car just as much as your child and you are not new to regular visits at the upholstery shop.

Truthfully, custom upholstery can be expensive, but there’s always ways to save money while still getting that quality job you need done properly.

Today, our experts share 4 things you should know about Classic Auto Upholstery and Interiors.

What You Should Know About Classic Auto Upholstery

 

  1. Plan ahead. Finding an upholstery shop early on in the process will ensure you get a better cost estimation, along with an experienced interior craftsman who can provide pointers on making sure body fabrication or paint work will match up with the interior work.
  2. Find the Right Upholstery Shop. It’s important to choose an auto upholstery shop that can back up its work. Check out the shop, talk to the owner or the manager, see the experts on site and if possible, do some research to find photos of their past work. The most trust-worthy and qualified upholstery shops will be happy to talk to you before you decide to go with their service.
  3. Use Quality Materials. Our #1 advice – DO NOT think you can save money on the materials that you bring to the shop on your own. More often than not, it will end up costing you more than you thought. Nobody will know better on what kind of covering materials your car will need to make it look and work best than the upholstery experts at the shop. If you decide to go with your own materials and something goes wrong, you’re on your own.
  4. Don’t Forget about the Upkeep. Getting your upholstery work at the shop doesn’t mean you’re done caring for your car. If you want to save yourself more material maintenance trips to the shop in the future, make sure to not smoke in your car, clean any spills as soon as they happen and of course, invest in professional detailing. All those steps will ensue your car will preserve the interior and keep its value.

For more information on how to prepare your classic car for upholstery, read this article.

 

Ready to upholster your classic car in Delaware or Tri-State area? Call us now!  Our staff has over 70 years of combined knowledge and experience in auto upholstery cleaning and repairs. In fact, there probably isn’t a job we have not done!

Rayco Upholstery has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years.  We are A+ rated with the BBB and are a member of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.

302.323.8844 | www.delawareupholstery.com

3 Reasons Why Fall Is the Best Time to Take Care of Boat Upholstery

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3 Reasons Why Fall Is the Best Time to Take Care of Boat UpholsteryDo you have any boat upholstery that needs to be sewn or replaced? Or, perhaps you have canvas that needs to be repaired or renewed? If you’re looking for a professional advice in this department, we say: DO IT NOW. It’s never too early to be ready for the upcoming boating season.

With over 40 years of experience in upholstery business, we know more than anything that it’s never good to put off any upholstery work. Especially, when it comes to marine equipment. In today’s post, we’d like to talk about 3 reasons why fall is the best time to take care of your boat upholstery.

 

3 Reasons Why Fall Is the Best Time to Take Care of Boat Upholstery

 

  1. Fix it before you dock it. It’s a simple and highly effective rule. Taking care of all your boat upholstery repairs before you store the boat for the winter season, will protect you from any unnecessary surprises come spring. In our opinion, it’s never too early to start gearing up for the next boating season.
  2. Off season advantages. If you bring a boat to your favorite upholstery experts in the fall (or early winter), it will not only lighten their workload in the upcoming spring, but will also give some work to people during off season. Plus, you’ll have the boat ready before spring launch! No more missed boating days waiting in line to finish your upholstery.
  3. Price. While there’s no promises in this department, it is very likely that an upholstery shop will give you a better price for your repairs during off season. It’s always smart to call in and ask for any discounts.

 

Needless to say, NOW is the time to get any of your marine upholstery projects underway. Who wouldn’t want to sleep better knowing that their boat is tucked away safe, shiny and new anyway?

 

Final notes

AVOID THE SPRING RUSH at all costs.

 

Ready to upholster your boat in Delaware or Tri-State area? Call us now!  Our staff has over 70 years of combined knowledge and experience in marine cleaning and repairs. In fact, there probably isn’t a job we have not done!

Rayco Upholstery has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years.  We are A+ rated with the BBB and are a member of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.

302.323.8844 | delawareupholstery.com

 

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Family owned and operated for forty years, Rayco strictly become an upholstery shop in 2011 and no longer does mechanical repair. We upholster autos, boats, medical, commercial and industrial furnishings.

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We upholster custom interiors for cars, boats, commercial, industrial and medical. Convertible tops, leather installs and repairs. Boat canvas and tops replacement and repairs. Medical facilities, refineries, restaurants, boat and auto carpet, headliners, etc..  
 
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