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I do not know why, but leather furniture in a beach house gives me the willies.
Seeing this thread two years later gives me the willies.
There was a happy ending, btw. I got some furniture from a certain SoWaller who posted his "for sale" items from his staged new house and then decided to stick around and pepper us with his opinions.
Geo gave us a great deal and I painted the downstairs and it still looks good after two rental seasons. 
One of these days I will have to meet Geo and buy him a drink!
I don't own a condo there at the beach but can add some facts on slipcovers as I sew them frequently along 30A. http://www.pleasuretomeasure.com
White slipcovers are by and large the most frequent color of slipcover I make. One advantage of white fabric is it can be bleached when washed. Many stains come out in bleaching.
That fact alone makes white slipcovers popular as opposed to print fabrics or colored solid fabrics which can not be bleached.
I offer a unique service to my clients who have their condo units on a rental plan. I have a company come out from Panama City and spray a Telfon coating on new slipcovers I just made for them. This helps particularly if you want to use a print or another solid color other than white. The last slipcover was a small green & white stripe that we had treated for the client.
Let me give you a few facts about Scotchguard and Teflon. Scotchguard is a chemical that dries directly on the fabric’s surface. With heavy use Scotchguard wears off. You have to spray the fabric periodically for good protection.
Teflon on the other hand is a chemical that is totally absorbed by the fabric fibers. So the Teflon becomes part of the fiber itself and does not wear off like Scotchguard does.
The first time a sales rep showed Teflon to me was amazing! I sprayed some Teflon on a scrap piece of upholstery fabric, then poured Pepsi directly on the fabric. The Pepsi just sat beaded up on top of the fabric. Over an hour later the soda was still in beads. The fabric had not absorbed any of the soda. Made a believer out of me! When you shop for furniture or fabrics look for fabric which may already be coated with a factory Teflon finish.
You will have more ease of cleaning stains, even much later after the fact or spill. As the entire fiber has been more or less sealed by the Teflon and more resilient to stains.
Some folks may not like the idea of Teflon used on fabric where they will be sitting - having body contact with as it has been seriously questioned over the past years health wise.
But I think we are all SO exposed to chemicals all the time anyway, that there may be justification for Teflon use particularly in commercial settings such as this discussion. I reccommend the use of Teflon in rental units for prolonging use - durablity. In this case it protects the clients investment in both fabric and labor costs.
Micro fibers are good on upholstery as well as slipcovers. Microfibers have the feel and look of velvet, but are lighter weight. I just slipcovered my own sofa and loveseat in a patterned microfiber. Although since microfibers have a nap like velvet the labor or construction cost is slightly higher than say with a cotton fabric. But it feels so GOOD! And wears so well!
I also have a new fun blue denim which has little palms trees on it. Plus we carry a very nice brushed denim that feels cozy against bare skin. Perfect for the beach. The brushed denim is much softer than a cotton duck which is probably the most common slipcover fabric. It comes in some great colorways too. Our duck and denims are very nice quality for a reasonable cost.
I'll put a photo up of my microfiber slipcover on my slipcover page of my website. Plus will post the blue denim with palms photo.
Another fact on slipcovers, we wash and dry the fabric before we begin constructing the slipcovers. Your slipcover will truly fit well for years after repeated washings. This is a crucial step in having a slipcover look good. Too many slipcovers look good until they are washed a couple of times, then have that honey who shrunk the kids look.
You can see more of our slipcovers on the slipcovers page of my website. Plus we do all types of sewing for home interiors. Drapery, Roman shades, Bed linens, Pillows and more!
Thanks, Ra’mona
http://www.pleasuretomeasure.com/html/slipcovers.html
White slipcovers are by and large the most frequent color of slipcover I make. One advantage of white fabric is it can be bleached when washed. Many stains come out in bleaching.
That fact alone makes white slipcovers popular as opposed to print fabrics or colored solid fabrics which can not be bleached.
I offer a unique service to my clients who have their condo units on a rental plan. I have a company come out from Panama City and spray a Telfon coating on new slipcovers I just made for them. This helps particularly if you want to use a print or another solid color other than white. The last slipcover was a small green & white stripe that we had treated for the client.
Let me give you a few facts about Scotchguard and Teflon. Scotchguard is a chemical that dries directly on the fabric’s surface. With heavy use Scotchguard wears off. You have to spray the fabric periodically for good protection.
Teflon on the other hand is a chemical that is totally absorbed by the fabric fibers. So the Teflon becomes part of the fiber itself and does not wear off like Scotchguard does.
The first time a sales rep showed Teflon to me was amazing! I sprayed some Teflon on a scrap piece of upholstery fabric, then poured Pepsi directly on the fabric. The Pepsi just sat beaded up on top of the fabric. Over an hour later the soda was still in beads. The fabric had not absorbed any of the soda. Made a believer out of me! When you shop for furniture or fabrics look for fabric which may already be coated with a factory Teflon finish.
You will have more ease of cleaning stains, even much later after the fact or spill. As the entire fiber has been more or less sealed by the Teflon and more resilient to stains.
Some folks may not like the idea of Teflon used on fabric where they will be sitting - having body contact with as it has been seriously questioned over the past years health wise.
But I think we are all SO exposed to chemicals all the time anyway, that there may be justification for Teflon use particularly in commercial settings such as this discussion. I reccommend the use of Teflon in rental units for prolonging use - durablity. In this case it protects the clients investment in both fabric and labor costs.
Micro fibers are good on upholstery as well as slipcovers. Microfibers have the feel and look of velvet, but are lighter weight. I just slipcovered my own sofa and loveseat in a patterned microfiber. Although since microfibers have a nap like velvet the labor or construction cost is slightly higher than say with a cotton fabric. But it feels so GOOD! And wears so well!
I also have a new fun blue denim which has little palms trees on it. Plus we carry a very nice brushed denim that feels cozy against bare skin. Perfect for the beach. The brushed denim is much softer than a cotton duck which is probably the most common slipcover fabric. It comes in some great colorways too. Our duck and denims are very nice quality for a reasonable cost.
I'll put a photo up of my microfiber slipcover on my slipcover page of my website. Plus will post the blue denim with palms photo.
Another fact on slipcovers, we wash and dry the fabric before we begin constructing the slipcovers. Your slipcover will truly fit well for years after repeated washings. This is a crucial step in having a slipcover look good. Too many slipcovers look good until they are washed a couple of times, then have that honey who shrunk the kids look.
You can see more of our slipcovers on the slipcovers page of my website. Plus we do all types of sewing for home interiors. Drapery, Roman shades, Bed linens, Pillows and more!
Thanks, Ra’mona
http://www.pleasuretomeasure.com/html/slipcovers.html
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