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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW SOFA FABRIC

Shanus — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:44:26 GMT

Molly, our 5 year old beagle who ate/chewed our family room her 1st year, has now straightened out and w/ all the sales, we’re looking for new sofas.

What fabrics/color do you find are easy to clean and not easily torn or pierced by dog’s toe nails?

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Goldenmoher — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:50:16 GMT

I have researched this as well (cat and dog). Leather works well. If that isn’t ft for you, look for a tight weave that is not susceptible to claws. Also, it will be easier to remove fur. HTH. We’ll be looking at leather down the road.

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goldensrbest — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:52:59 GMT

I have a couch on order from smith brothers,factory in indiana ,i went with a performance fabric, don't get cotton,or linen,i am stillgoing to put a couch cover on it,or use blankets, i also think sunbrella fabic would be good,just did not have it in this brand i ordered.

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patbz — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:52:08 GMT

I like dark fabrics that are closely woven. You don't want to be replacing expensive couches annually so why not pick a style that has removeable, washable slipcovers?

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Janey2 — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:54:33 GMT

Sorry.... I have to disagree about leather. If you touch leather with your fingernail the wrong way it will show a scratch mark. Imagine what a dog or cat would do to it. Probably a tight weave fabric is your best bet.

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NickNack — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:32:33 GMT

I have a cat and a dog and bought a new Sherrill sofa a few years ago. It's a tightly woven fabric in taupe. I wanted a lighter colored sofa than what I had. It has held up well and doesn't get dirty. I did have it Scotchguarded. Your situation may be different, but I've been happy with the taupe color and the fabric.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:27:23 GMT

@Shanus First of all select a washable fabric (preferably slip covers) and when you get it home spray with Scotchguard to protect from stains and spills. Believe it or not, I purchased my sofa from IKEA. It is slip covered, looks like I got it from Pottery Barn. The style of the sofa is 3 cushion seats and back plus the roll arms and I first chose off white and later purchased replacement slip covers for $40 at IKEA in khaki. This sofa looks well in my contemporary home or it could work in country or other styles. The Scotchguard worked because I spilled something and there was no trace of it. My sofa is very comfortable seating at it was $399. I believe the price is the same now. Was is really nice is the cushions bounce back up and do not flaten out. Oh, yes, I use to spend $2,000 on a sofa and for what. I don't own it now so I learned my lession. You have to assemble but it is basic placing I have a cat and never had problems with her claws. Best purchase I ever made. I think the name of it is Ektrop or something like that.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:53:25 GMT

I'm enjoying reading the posts here. My go to used to be leather, but over the years my vegan lifestyle determines a lot of decisions that previously were not considered. So I'm also looking for a fabric sofa. I want something comfy, with high loose back cushions, large (probably L shaped), and the kind of sofa that feels like down (but definitely not down). I have been looking for awhile. The easy part is the color, a taupey-grey. @Shanus I'm also looking for dog proof, but our 6 pound four-legged kid hardly makes a dent.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:55:48 GMT

@NickNack pretty sofa, and I love the color.

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NickNack — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 19:56:38 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@NickNack pretty sofa, and I love the color.

Thank you @phoenixbrd!

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Citrine1 — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 20:16:11 GMT

I prefer having leather sofas and loveseats in my home. The furniture is easy to wipe down and the dog hair doesn't stick to it. I have fabric covered furniture in my family room and the dog hair sticks to it like glue (I have two collies so, of course, that's a lot of hair).

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 22:04:29 GMT

If you are going to do leather you will need to splurge on the drum dyed leather to avoid the visible stratch marks. The drum dyed the color goes through so no white/light scratch marks in the leather.

We do this for chairs.

For a couch, where I want cozy; I went with PB slipcovered furniture. Easy to wash and you can buy replacment covers as needed. When a wet pup with muddy paws jumps on the sofa- no problem!

They send fabric samples. The twill material is a tight weave.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:08:07 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl Is PB Pottery Barn? I've looked at their sofas and happy to hear you are satisfied with your purchase.

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blackhole99 — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:15:13 GMT

I have always had animals and always covered the furniture. My love seat is 35 years old and has only been reupholstered once. I did have a German Shepherd who actually ate my wicker porch furniture though.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:46:57 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl Is PB Pottery Barn? I've looked at their sofas and happy to hear you are satisfied with your purchase.

Yes it is PB.

This is the couch I have and with 2 VERY energetic dogs!! I have had it for 6 years and so far so good.

I had to replace our last sofa after a dogs nail snagged the fabric and from there they dug a hole down to the frame in less than 20 mins.

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patbz — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:23:51 GMT

We like rustic and bought our sofa and loveseat 27 years ago from This End Up (when they were still in the malls). Now they are available online. We replaced the loose cushions and covers once (also online). This furniture is indestructible! I have friends who like frequent change and they bought yardgoods enough to wrap each TEU cushions and fasten it with duct tape (you can't tell they aren't custom upholstered unless you are looking for it).

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Junker2327 — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 01:34:48 GMT

My sofa and chairs in my living room are made by Hickory Chair and are 30 years old and white and down filled. I am going to get them recovered with something more casual and Ilike the sounds of cordorory but not sure yet. My sitting room has an Sherrill very nice leather sofa and two henredon fireside chairs. The chairs here need to be recovered also so not sure yet what I will do. Recovering is also expensive but my furniture is so well constructed that I don't feel the need to buy new.

Beclyblu

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Goldenmoher — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:49:13 GMT

@Junker2327 My sofa is also Sherrill and well constructed. It it is over 20years old. It was recovered , and while the upholestry is pet friendly, I am so tired of the pattern. Do you live in NC? Easier to get great furniture here I think.

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Sueliz — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:29:39 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
Molly, our 5 year old beagle who ate/chewed our family room her 1st year, has now straightened out and w/ all the sales, we’re looking for new sofas.

What fabrics/color do you find are easy to clean and not easily torn or pierced by dog’s toe nails?

@Shanus, I moved to a very small apartment 3 years ago, just me and my sweet Beagle Casey. I had a custom chaise made from LoveSac in black velvet. It's beautiful and held up really well with the pup, (he passed away last year). I had one of those gloves that removes pet hair and it worked beautifully on the material.

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Fressa — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 16:32:04 GMT

I have a faux suede scotchguarded fabric that is denser than most faux suedes. This overstuffed sectional has lasted for more years than I can remember. All of our dogs have used it and they all weighed 100+ pounds. I would look for a denser fabric that has been treated at the origin, some thing that can be spot cleaned or steam cleaned. I think the design of the furniture helps. If you have a fitted style then the fabric doesn't seem to have enough "give" to it when dogs jump up and down. If it is a bit more "plump" it seems to adapt better to paws and movement. That's what I learned with all of our needs.