No matter how simple an item is, people are trying as much as possible to make it as elegant as possible. Most of these people are including braided welt cords to their items. These items include bed headboards, cushions, and chairs among many others. What most people don’t know is what to look for when … Continue reading
Fenestration refers to the design, construction or presence of openings in a building. These openings may include windows, a source of natural light as well as a way to facilitate passive solar heating and cooling in addition to ventilation, proper circulation of air and possible exits in the event of fire. Doors are also fenestration … Continue reading
Welt Cord and Its Uses A cord with a fabric cover is called a welt cord. These are used for a wide variety of upholstery projects such as pillows, sofas, and chairs. Their main function is to hide seams in fabric especially around corners and between materials that vary in thickness or density. DAPA Products … Continue reading
A window screen spline is a special type of cord that is used to attach the screen to the window screen frame. This window screen frame spline can be made from rubber, vinyl, or foam. Many times, older windows will have screen splines that are broken or deteriorated and require replacement. The first step in replacing … Continue reading
Using Metal Tacking Strips It can be a challenge to upholster furniture, but metal tacking strips can help. They’re placed beneath the furniture fabric and there are three kinds. Upholstery Strips For a straight edge on your upholstery, use upholstery tack strips. They don’t require staples and work great with more visible areas. Here’s how … Continue reading
Jasper, AL – DAPA Products, manufacturer of upholstery and fenestration products, shares ideas on how to take upholstered furniture and furnishings to the next level with welt cords. DAPA Products innovated the industry with the launch of Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline, which reduced the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers who … Continue reading
If you’d like to make custom holiday pillows, you can use welt cord, which is also known as piping, and can be obtained from welt cord suppliers. Here’s a few tips on how to get started using the welt cord in your custom holiday pillow project. 1. Fabric Type and Size Choose a wide cord … Continue reading
Ideas to Add Piping to Your Projects What is it that makes a decorating project stand out? Trimmings! Well-chosen accents make all the difference and show off your creativity. Braided welt cord makes an easy, yet stunning, statement that makes friends ask, “you made that?” Braided cord manufacturing companies like DAPA Products makes a variety … Continue reading
What Screen Spline to Use & How to Repair Your Door You will absolutely avoid stress during the summer season by repairing broken or torn screens on your doors and windows. During the summer and autumn months, insects attempt to enter your home. If they find a tear in your window or door screen, they’re … Continue reading
Furniture as we know it today was influenced from previous cultures and periods throughout the world. For instance, during the Middle Ages, they began to experiment with welted cushions. Even the Spanish Court showcased elaborately decorated cushions using welting. In France, welted cushions were used in decorating furniture for the king. We can state that, … Continue reading
Do you have a ripped screen on your window or door? Ready to fix it? Not sure how? DAPA Products can help. Although life throws obstacles in our way, it’s how we deal with them that counts. If the screen on your door or window is torn or ripped, we can help you fix it. … Continue reading
If your window screen is no longer working, you’ll need to replace the screen by using foam screen spline. Screen spline secures the screen frame in place. Foam screen spline makes it easier to change the screen and secure it in place because it is flexible. Foam screen spline makes an excellent substitute over rigid … Continue reading
Different types of welt piping can add the perfect touch to upholstered furniture, cushions, and pillows. The options for welt piping can be overwhelming when it comes time to choose the kind you would like for your DIY project. Let’s consider the different options and questions you will be faced with for your next project, … Continue reading
Outdoor cushions are accessories that give a house a fresh look. They are as crucial as other furniture to provide a cohesive look. Outdoor cushions can be made more attractive by use of welt cords. In the technique, a welt cord is put along the lining of the outdoor cushion. This technique is not always … Continue reading
