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.
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The manufacture of metal cable, plaited bands and other articles of that type, uninsulated or insulated cable not capable of being used as a conductor of electricity, coated or cored wire as well as barbed wire, wire fencing, grill, netting, cloth etc. Manufacture of coated electrodes for electric arc-welding, nails and pins, chain and springs (except watch springs), as well as leaves for springs.
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
Materials used to fill soft furniture like upholstered chairs or mattresses must have several properties such as resilience, lightness, high-bulk properties. They can be fillings of animal origin such as feathers, of vegetal origin such as cotton wool or of synthetic fibers.
Types of metal springs such as leaf, coil, torsion, clock, tension and extension spring.
Set of tools used for upholstering furniture, walls and floors such as staple gun, foam cutter, staple remover.
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Create a two-dimensional model used to cut the material for textile products such as tents and bags, or for individual pieces needed for upholstery work.
Nail down the springs to the wooden frame of a chair or other piece of furniture to be upholstered. In the case of mattresses, check the structure holding the springs for defects and fix the layers of protective fabrics to cover the spring suspension.
Repair/restore damaged upholstery for a wide range of vehicles; use materials such as fabric, leather, plastic or vinyl.
Install custom upholstery, according to the customer's individual requests and preferences.
Sew different products based on textiles and wearing apparel articles. Combine good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and physical and mental stamina.
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
Operate basic or specialised sewing machines whether domestic or industrial ones, sewing pieces of fabric, vinyl or leather in order to manufacture or repair wearing apparels, making sure the threads are selected according to specifications.
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Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.
The latest trends and manfacturers in the furniture industry.
The manufacture of all types of office, shop, kitchen or other furniture such as chairs, tables, sofas, shelves, benches and more, in various types of material such as wood, glass, metal or plastic.
No competences in this bucket.
No competences in this bucket.
Provide advice to customers on fashionable styles of furniture and appropriateness of different furniture styles for particular locations, considering the customer's taste and preferences.
Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.
Use appropriate cleaning techniques and materials to clean upholstered furniture depending on the type of fabric used in its fabrication: cotton, synthetic, microfibre or leather.
Master and develop industrial aesthetics through ongoing research of new shapes, adapted to the function of the objects the research deals with (domestic objects, urban furnitures, etc.).
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.
Handle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
Operate machines and equipment used for making furniture parts and the assembling of furniture.
Sell pieces of furniture in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.
Upholster seats and other transport equipment interior pieces by using hand and power tools.
Use various techniques such as sanding, denting, painting and others to make new furniture look distressed and aged.
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
Use techniques such as gilding, silver-plating, framing or engraving to add specific decorations in the material of the furniture.
Design prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.
Fix minor dents and scratches on the surface with touch-up paint or scratch remover.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.
Apply designs in paint, using paint sprayers, paintbrushes or spray cans.
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
Repair locks, pegs, braces, frames or other parts of furniture.