Other Skilled Trades Upholstery 2

Question 1

What does COM mean in the upholstery trade?

Accepted Answer

Customer's Own Material meaning fabric supplied by the client

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Commercial-grade material approved for contract use

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Cotton Organic Material certification

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Center of Manufacturing batch code

Question 2

What is muslin used for in upholstery?

Accepted Answer

As a base layer over padding to smooth the surface before the finish fabric

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As a type of high-density foam

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As the final visible covering fabric

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As an adhesive activator

Question 3

What does ILD Indentation Load Deflection measure in foam?

Accepted Answer

Foam firmness—the force needed to compress foam 25 percent

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Foam density in pounds per cubic foot

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Foam durability rating

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Foam temperature sensitivity

Question 4

What is the purpose of gimp or decorative trim in upholstery?

Accepted Answer

To cover tack lines and raw fabric edges for a finished appearance

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To provide structural support at the frame joints

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To add weight to help the fabric drape correctly

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To attach the upholstery fabric to the frame

Question 5

Why does grain direction in upholstery fabric matter?

Accepted Answer

Aligning the warp grain prevents distortion uneven wear and an unprofessional look

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It affects only the visual pattern direction for aesthetics

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It only matters for fabric with a visible nap or pile

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It affects only the structural strength of the fabric

Question 6

What is the primary difference between coil springs and sinuous no-sag springs?

Accepted Answer

Coil springs are individually tied in a grid; sinuous springs are S-shaped wires in parallel rows

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Coil springs are used only in cushions; sinuous springs only in backs

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Coil springs are made of rubber; sinuous springs are metal

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There is no functional difference between the two types