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Can I Spray Paint the Peeling Bonded Leather on my Sofa?
Question: Can I spray paint the peeling bonded leather on my sofa? Pamela T. August 16, 2020 Answer: Sorry, I have never heard of any good method for repairing bonded leather. Know someone who might…
Can Any Size Mattress Fit on a Queen Size Frame?
Question: Can any size mattress fit on a queen size frame? August 12, 2020 Answer: Steel bed frames are not designed to hold a mattress by itself. There must be a rigid foundation or box…
How Can I Replace a Worn Out Spring on an Ashley Couch?
Question: The springs have worn out on my Ashley couch. What do I need to replace them? I purchased an extended warranty. Kelvin August 14, 2020 Answer: Ashley usually uses sinuous wire springs for its…
Is it Normal for Reclining Sofa Back Foot to Lifts off the Floor When You Lean Forward?
Question: When using my reclining two seater chair the back foot lifts off the floor if I lean slightly forward, is this acceptable? Jackilien N. August 12, 2020 Answer: You don’t say whether this is…
What Company Makes the Best Rocker Recliners?
Question: What company makes the best Rocker Recliners? August 10, 2020 Answer: Almost all reclining furniture companies offer some rocker recliners, but if I had to pick a single “best rocker recliner manufacturer” it would…
Are Steve Silver Sofas and Loveseats Solid Brand?
Question: What is your opinion of Steve Silver sofas and loveseats? Is this a solid brand? Thanks. John E. August 8, 2020 Answer: Steve Silver is an importer. Their furniture is built in huge Asian…
How do I Clean My Crypton Fabric
Question: I need some information on how to clean my Crypton fabric. I have searched the internet and found many different formulas but I thought that I would ask you just to be sure. I…
Does the Ashley Warnerton Have Bonded Leather or Polyester Polyurethane?
Question: Is the Ashley furniture Warnerton collection considered bonded leather or polyester polyurethane? August 5, 2020 Answer: The Ashley Warnerton fabric is a faux leather made from a composite of polyester and polyurethane. After over…
Smith Brothers vs. Flexsteel – Is it Worth the Extra Money?
Question: I am looking at Flexsteel’s Arlo reclining couch and loveseat. Thinking of going with a Smith Brothers 422 with cloth covering. It is more expensive, but is it worth the extra money? Pete August…
Is Polyester a Good Material for Furniture?
Question: I’m thinking of buying a sectional made of 100% polyester. Do you know if polyester is a good material for furniture? Yolanda July 31, 2020 Answer: Generally speaking, polyester is a good material for…
Is it Possible to Change a Tight Back to a Loose Cushion?
Question: Can a sofa originally upholstered with tight (attached) back cushions be reupholstered with loose (removable) back cushions? Kathy July 30, 2020 Answer: It would be very unusual for it to be possible to change…
What is the Best Mattress For an Adjustable Bed?
Question: What mattress do you recommend for an adjustable bed? Sheree. July 28, 2020 Answer: Check out Tuck.com’s article on Best Mattresses for Adjustable Beds. Know someone who might be interested in this post? Please…
Jeff Frank is a 45-year veteran of the furniture industry.
He has worked directly with hundreds of manufacturers, retailers, designers, and suppliers.
Jeff’s manufacturing company, Simplicity Sofas, founded in 2007, won the $20,000 Grand Prize in a 2012 nationwide competition for “Most Innovative U.S. Small Business.”
Simplicity Sofas was one of the first furniture manufacturers to sell Direct to Consumer. The brand was selling nearly 100% of sales through its online website several years before Amazon and Wayfair popularized the concept.
After 15 years, Jeff retired from Simplicity Sofas to devote full time to this Insider’s Guide to Furniture blog.
Over his career, Jeff has been directly involved in all aspects of furniture manufacturing, retailing (both stores and online), and product design.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Jeff was a Buyer for a major furniture retail chain, purchasing over $200 million of furniture & mattresses.
As a Buyer, Jeff negotiated with hundreds of large & small furniture manufacturers. He also set pricing for Special Sales Events and the everyday showroom prices.
Other responsibilities included merchandising, advertising, customer service, and more.
In between Jeff’s work as a Buyer and his ownership of a furniture manufacturing firm, he formed a product design team that created a new type of modular, ready to assemble furniture.
Jeff has received 7 patents. 5 of these were licensed to a major furniture manufacturer, accounting for over $40 million in sales.
Jeff has been writing about the furniture industry for over a decade.
He has published more than 2000 articles & reviews, with over 2 million views.
The Insiders Guide To Furniture includes over 500 articles and reviews. Several of these are constantly being re-written and updated.
Research is ongoing. Jeff visits the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina to view new products. He also speaks frequently with factory executives.
He is happy to receive your Ask the Expert questions about product quality & value, brand comparisons, design & construction, costs & pricing, customer service & warranty issues, and many more furniture-related topics.