Cape Cod Upholstery Shop
Joe Gramm Owner and Upholsterer
Located on Cape Cod
South Dennis, MA 02660
Cape Cod Upholstery Shop is Owned and Operated by Joe Gramm and Located in South Dennis, MA
Site design by Joe Gramm using iWeb 09
2001 - 2010
Twenty- two years ago,
The Professional Upholsterer magazine had a personal computer on the front page. Cutting edge technology in 1988.
My first computer was a 1986 Leading Edge Model D
In House Services
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• Custom furniture upholstery
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• Discount fabric sales
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• Custom cushions
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• New foam replacements
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• Furniture repairs
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• Rubber webbing for rattan furniture
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• Helpful Advice
Joe Gramm welcomes you to Cape Cod Upholstery Shop, a furniture upholstery shop on Cape Cod.
I’m an upholsterer located in South Dennis, MA, specializing in furniture upholstery and upholstery fabric, cushions, furniture repair and helpful advise. I use the best upholstery supplies available to the trade, including 2.6 high density polyurethane and soy based upholstery foams. Also available is Micro Denier polyester fiber for seat and back cushions - which I believe to be the best synthetic alternative to down and feather cushions. I carry samples of durable, upholstery weight fabrics, some that are washable and environmentally friendly, as well as sun-resistant Sunbrella. With my many years of experience, I can make your antique or contemporary style furniture look better than new. Estimates are Free as well as most pick-ups and deliveries. To see photos of my work, please visit my Photo Gallery. To see my work experience, please go to my Resumé. To contact me, please visit Contact Me.
Below is an overview of a typical upholstery job
Furniture upholstery is a labor intensive process. This includes: Going to the customers house with fabric samples on a free estimate for up to 1 hour → Another visit to the customers house to pick up the furniture → Stripping off all the old fabric → Cleaning or refinishing any exposed wood → Gluing the frame if loose → Completely replacing or adding to the padding → Tying the seat and back springs → Replacing seat and back loose cushioning → Applying the new fabric, which includes; cutting, sewing and the matching of complicated patterns → Delivery of the furniture back to the customer → Customer is 100% satisfied.
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• The craft of furniture upholstery is an art, when done correctly. So keep that in mind when choosing an upholsterer.
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• If you have any questions, would like a free estimate, or would like to send a photo of your work, please go to Contact Me.
Joe Gramm has been in business serving all of Cape Cod since 1984
Bourne ★ Falmouth ★ Mashpee ★ Sandwich ★ Barnstable ★ Yarmouth ★ Dennis ★ Harwich ★ Brewster ★ Chatham ★ Orleans ★ Eastham ★ Wellfleet ★ Truro ★ Provincetown
Checks or Cash gladly accepted
Credit or Debit cards gladly accepted via PayPal email invoicing.
News From Cape Cod Upholstery Shop by Joe Gramm
2010 Photo Gallery Updated 8/23/10
Blog Updated 8/6/10
Inspired Fabrics by Greenhouse
Greenhouse Fabrics has introduced a new line of Inspired Fabrics available only online. Fabrics by Tommy Bahama, Annie Selke and more. Call or email for a price quote.
Music in the Upholstery Shop
If you’re a little Geeky, click here to find out how I wirelessly stream music to the upholstery shop using an iPhone
Add New Life to Cane Furniture
Anyone who has tried to find an artisan to replace or repair cane furniture knows how few people there are doing that type of specialty work. Not to mention how expensive it can be. To find out more about extending the life of your cane, visit my Blog From Cape Cod page.
New Sunbrella Samples Have Arrived
The 2010-2011 Sunbrella Furniture Fabrics sample card has arrived. New selections of canvas, specialty weaves, stripes, Jacquards and textures. Sunbrella is suitable for the living room, kitchen, window seats, porch and patio. 5-year limited warranty!
Spring has Sprung-No Pun- on Cape Cod!
Now is a great time to get started on your porch and outdoor furniture projects, especially cushions. For indoor/outdoor fabric look no further than Sunbrella. Washable, sun proof, can be re-treated for water repellency, five year warranty from Sunbrella and 20% off. What could be better. Greenhouse Fabrics carries a huge selection of indoor/outdoor solution dyed acrylics including Sunbrella. Summer is around the corner, call or Email for a free Estimate.
Most Durable Fabric at Cape Cod Upholstery Shop
Viva, from JF Fabrics, is by far the most durable fabric I carry at Cape Cod Upholstery Shop. Viva is classified as a high performance velour, is naturally flame retardant and Eco Friendly. Fabrics go through an abrasion test. An average upholstery fabric may pass 30,000 double rubs on the Wyzenbeek method of testing. Viva passes 201,000 double rubs. That makes it almost indestructible. It's also highly fade resistant and washable. It's even suitable for slipcovers as well as upholstery. It comes in 53 beautiful solid colors. From an upholsterers standpoint, I really like working with Viva. It sews well, the seams are tight and you can pull it around just about any curve. It has a very short nap and is very hard to leave a mark on it. Click here for more information on JF Fabrics Viva
Upholstery Ideas From Joe Gramm for 2010
Upholstery ideas that make you go hmmm. Use a washable, ECO friendly fabric from JF Fabrics. Look at the Sunbrella line of fabrics for fade proof longevity. Use Denier Microfiber instead of goose/duck down. Save time and money by Emailing a photo of your work for an initial estimate. Use my Online Fabric Showroom to look at samples.
Collecting MA Sales Tax on Upholstery
Paying sales tax on an upholstery job in Massachusetts can be confusing. The MA Department of Revenue regulates upholstery as a “Fabrication”. The total invoice amount is taxed at 6.25%. Labor, supplies and fabric are taxable. Labor and supplies are taxable even if the customer supplies the fabric.
Click here to read the MA sales tax regulation for upholstery.
Read (3) Fabrication and (5e) Specific Applications.
Not Taxable are certain repairs and shipping.
Other Services Available
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• Slipcovers
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• Refinishing
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• Custom cushion fillings: including real and synthetic down
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• Cane and rush seating
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• 100% all natural latex sleeping mattresses in all sizes
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• Denier Microfiber sleep pillows
Cape Cod Upholstery Shop
Online Fabric Showroom
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•Shop for fabric online at any of the the links below
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•Email Me for a price quote
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•Order just fabric or a complete upholstery job
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•20-50% discount on fabric - sale items not included
Greenhouse Fabrics has 10,000+ designer fabrics and trim.
Greenhouse Sale Page. Limited Quantities @ $6.00 per yard
Sunbrella Indoor and outdoor fabric.
Fade resistant, highly cleanable solution dyed
acrylic fabric. Made in the USA
Barrow Offering a wide array of designs, colors and constructions. Family owned business since 1945.
United Fabrics Value priced upholstery fabrics, vinyls and leather
Waverly One of the most recognized brands in home furnishings.
All Waverly fabrics discounted at 40%
Schumacher Established in 1889 and still managed by the direct descendants of the founder. High end residential and contract fabrics.
Stout Offering textiles only of the highest quality and style. Visit the Stout Outlet Everything is 50% off.
Robert Allen for 70 years has been recognized as the vanguard of innovation. Designs that are fresh, original, stylish and inventive.
JF Fabrics The best selling fabric in my shop. Their website needs some work to meet my user friendly criteria. But they sell many washable, ECO friendly, durable and decorative fabrics you’ll just love.
Mod Green Pod Organic cotton prints and solids. Non toxic printing pigments and dyes. Members of the organic Trade Association.
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Email Me photos of your work for an E-Estimate
