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title: Can I Reupholster My Existing Care Home Chairs?
description: We compare reupholstery vs new purchase, and find out about costs, lifespan and design pros and cons.
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# [Can I Reupholster My Existing Care Home Chairs?](https://www.edisonday.co.uk/learning-centre/can-i-reupholster-my-existing-care-home-chairs/)

 Written by [Liam](https://www.edisonday.co.uk/learning-centre/author/liam-dible) | Apr 6, 2022 11:00:00 PM

With care homes across the UK looking to reduce their carbon footprint many are looking at ways in which they can re-use the furniture they already have. One question we have had recently is, can we reupholster our existing chairs?

Whilst this is a solution that is possible, it isn’t as cost-effective and as efficient as you may have thought.

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