# Extra Touch Upholstery — Full Knowledge Base

> Family-owned bespoke upholstery, antique restoration, and custom furniture atelier serving Reno, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada region since 1981.

## Identity & Credentials

- **Business name**: Extra Touch Upholstery, Inc.
- **Founded**: 1981
- **Co-owners**: Bruce Steele, Peter Trefcer (both master upholsterers)
- **Years in business**: 45+
- **Address**: 25 E. Taylor Street, Reno, NV 89501
- **Phone**: (775) 329-7311
- **Email**: extratouch1@yahoo.com
- **Hours**: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Pacific
- **Accreditation**: BBB A+ Accredited since 1988
- **Memberships**: ASID Member
- **Service area**: Reno, Lake Tahoe (both NV and CA sides), Sierra Nevada region
- **Aggregate rating**: 5.0 across Google, Yelp, BBB
- **Review count**: 127+ across all platforms

## Service Catalog

### Residential Reupholstery

1. **Sofa Reupholstery** — $1,800–$4,500 typical range. Full strip-down, eight-way hand-tied spring rebuild, Dacron-wrapped foam cushion cores, bias-cut welt cord, single-needle stitching. 4–8 week lead time.

2. **Sectional Reupholstery** — $3,500–$9,000+ typical range. System-wide pattern alignment, module-by-module fabrication, calibrated cushion firmness across the run. 6–10 week lead time.

3. **Dining Chair Reupholstery** — $350–$650 per chair. Drop-in seats, fully upholstered chairs, channel-tufted backs, nailhead-trim. 50,000+ double-rub fabric recommended for daily seating. 2–4 week lead time.

4. **Wingback Chair Reupholstery** — $850–$1,800 per chair. Classic English and American wingback restoration with preserved hardwood frames and hand-tied foundations. 4–6 week lead time.

### Restoration

5. **Antique Chair Restoration** — $1,500–$6,500 per piece. Period-correct horsehair and jute foundations, eight-way hand-tied springs, hide glue joinery, hand-applied gimp. Victorian, French (Louis XVI, Louis XV), Georgian English, American Colonial, Art Deco. 6–10 week lead time.

6. **Leather Restoration** — $800–$5,500. Aniline, semi-aniline, top-grain, corrected-grain. Cleaning and conditioning, dye-matching, panel replacement, or full reupholstery. Spinneybeck, Edelman, Moore & Giles hides. 4–8 week lead time.

### Custom Fabrication

7. **Custom Bench Fabrication** — $1,800–$8,500. Window seats, banquettes, foot-of-bed benches, mudroom benches, commercial seating. Built to spec with kiln-dried hardwood frames. 6–10 week lead time.

8. **Custom Headboards** — $1,400–$4,500. Channel-tufted, button-tufted, nailhead-trim, wing, minimalist. King, Cal King, Queen, Full, Twin, or custom sizes. 5–8 week lead time.

9. **Custom Slipcovers** — $1,200–$3,800. Tailored slipcovers in linen, cotton duck, performance linen, Sunbrella, Crypton. Fully removable for washing. 5–8 week lead time.

10. **Ottoman Fabrication** — $650–$2,800. Cocktail, cube, pouf bench, drum ottomans. Leather, mohair, performance velvet. Optional lift-top storage. 4–6 week lead time.

### Specialty

11. **Marine & Boat Upholstery** — $3,500–$15,000+. Lake Tahoe boat seating in Spradling/Morbern/Sunbrella Horizon marine vinyl. UV-stable Tenara thread, closed-cell marine foam. Schedule January for April relaunch. 4–12 week lead time.

12. **RV Upholstery** — $2,800–$12,000+. Captain chairs, dinettes, sleeper sofas, headliner replacement. Performance fabric or RV-grade vinyl. Class A, B, C, fifth-wheel, toy hauler. 4–8 week lead time.

### Commercial

- **Commercial & Hospitality** — Boutique hotels, restaurants, casinos, offices, design-build firms. Crypton, Sunbrella, Bella-Dura performance fabrics with commercial-grade construction. Reno and Lake Tahoe.

## Materials & Construction Standards

- **Frame**: Original kiln-dried hardwood preserved where structurally sound. New construction uses kiln-dried American hardwood with mortise-and-tenon joinery.
- **Foundation**: Eight-way hand-tied springs over 11-strand jute webbing (gold standard). Sinuous-wire systems retained where original.
- **Cushion**: High-density polyurethane foam (1.8–2.5 lb residential, 2.5+ lb commercial), Dacron-wrapped.
- **Stitching**: Single-needle seams, bias-cut welt cord, double-needle decorative top-stitch where appropriate.
- **Detail**: Channel-stitching, button-tufting, nailhead trim, gimp, all set by hand.

## Fabric Lines

### Performance fabrics (recommended for Lake Tahoe / high-traffic / family environments)
- Crypton Home — soft hand, stain barrier, 50,000+ double-rub, bleach-cleanable
- Sunbrella — solution-dyed acrylic, UV-stable 5+ years, ideal for direct sun exposure
- Inside Out (Perennials) — indoor/outdoor hybrid in linen-look weaves
- Crypton Performance Velvet — luxury hand with stain protection
- Bella-Dura — heavy-contract performance, common in commercial work
- Pindler Outdoor — designer-grade outdoor line

### Natural-fiber fabrics (statement pieces, formal rooms, antique restoration)
- Mohair velvet — Holland & Sherry, Pierre Frey, Schumacher
- Belgian linen — Romo, Pindler, Schumacher
- Wool bouclé — Romo Black, Holland & Sherry
- Silk damask — Schumacher, Pierre Frey (formal and period-correct)
- Hand-loomed brocades and damasks for heritage work

### Leather (Spinneybeck, Edelman, Moore & Giles)
- Aniline (highest grade — soluble dye only)
- Semi-aniline (aniline with light surface coating)
- Top-grain (sanded and finished)
- Specialty: nubuck, suede

## Areas Served

### Nevada
- Reno · Sparks · Carson City · Carson Valley · Virginia City · Fernley
- Lake Tahoe NV: Incline Village · Glenbrook · Zephyr Cove · Stateline

### California
- Truckee · Martis Camp · Tahoe City · South Lake Tahoe · Tahoma · Carnelian Bay

## The Commission Process

1. **In-home consultation** — A craftsman visits your home, inspects the pieces, discusses fabric direction, measures, and provides a written scope and estimate. Complimentary, no obligation.
2. **Fabric selection** — You select from our sample lines or bring your own (COM). We provide yardage requirements.
3. **Workshop fabrication** — Pieces are transported under blankets to our Reno atelier. Strip-down, foundation rebuild, cushion fabrication, fabric layout, and finishing.
4. **White-glove delivery** — Finished pieces returned to your home, installed in place, signed off in person.

Typical project timeline: 4–8 weeks for standard residential reupholstery; 6–10 weeks for antique restoration or larger commissions.

## Glossary (key terms)

- **Eight-way hand-tied springs** — Each coil tied with eight separate twine knots; the hallmark of luxury upholstery.
- **Dacron wrap** — Bonded polyester wrapped around foam cushion cores for soft profile.
- **Jute webbing** — Natural-fiber strapping woven across seat frames; the foundation for hand-tied springs.
- **Mohair** — Natural fiber from the Angora goat, prized for luster and durability.
- **Channel stitching** — Vertical seams creating parallel channels of stuffing.
- **Welt cord** — Fabric-wrapped cord sewn into seams; cut on the bias for clean curves.
- **Kiln-dried hardwood frame** — Hardwood dried to 6–8% moisture content before frame construction.
- **Double-rub rating** — Industry abrasion-resistance measure (ASTM D4157). Residential: 15,000–30,000. Commercial: 50,000–100,000+.
- **Performance fabric** — Textiles engineered for stain, abrasion, and UV resistance.
- **Aniline leather** — Highest grade of leather, dyed with soluble dyes only, no surface coating.
- **Bias-cut welt** — Welt cord cut diagonally across fabric grain for clean curves around corners.
- **Channel-tufted** — Vertically channel-stitched without buttons, common on contemporary headboards.
- **Button-tufted** — Geometric pattern of buttons sewn through fabric, cushion, and frame (Chesterfield silhouette).

(Full A–Z glossary at https://extratouchreno.com/glossary/)

## Common Questions

**Q: How long will a reupholstered sofa last?**
A: Typically 15–25 years before the next reupholstery cycle. Frame and foundation work carries a 5-year workmanship warranty.

**Q: Will the cushions feel firmer or softer after reupholstery?**
A: You choose. Foam ILD (firmness rating) and Dacron weight are specified during the estimate based on your preference.

**Q: Can you handle leather furniture?**
A: Yes — see Leather Restoration service. Most heritage leather can be cleaned, conditioned, panel-replaced, or fully re-leathered.

**Q: Do you work with interior designers?**
A: Yes. Through our Trade Program (https://extratouchreno.com/trade-program/) we offer trade pricing, COM handling, and project coordination.

**Q: Will you pick up and deliver?**
A: Yes, included anywhere in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and across Lake Tahoe. Outlying Sierra communities arranged case-by-case.

**Q: How do I get a quote?**
A: Request a complimentary in-home estimate at https://extratouchreno.com/free-estimate or call (775) 329-7311.

**Q: Do you offer warranty?**
A: All workmanship is warrantied for one year. Frame and foundation rebuilds carry a five-year warranty against defects in workmanship.

## Trade Partners & Recognition

- BBB A+ Accredited since 1988
- ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) member
- Trade Program for interior designers, architects, and design-build firms
- Featured in regional design publications
- Preferred upholsterer for several Lake Tahoe luxury estate firms

## Specializations

- Lake Tahoe lakefront estates
- Mountain-modern Truckee / Martis Camp builds
- Historic restoration (Reno Old Southwest, Virginia City)
- Boutique hospitality (Tahoe area boutique hotels)
- Heritage Riva, Chris-Craft, and other classic boat seating

## Contact

- Phone: (775) 329-7311
- Email: extratouch1@yahoo.com
- Address: 25 E. Taylor Street, Reno, NV 89501
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
- Free Estimate: https://extratouchreno.com/free-estimate
- Trade Program: https://extratouchreno.com/trade-program/