Welcome to the Plumbs website where you can view all our products of made to measure loose covers, curtains and re-upholstery services. We also have a wealth of information from articles to videos about anything and everything home related. http://www.plumbs.co.uk//press-news/archived/rssFeed Visitors to Plumbs’ new soft-furnishings website will be able to upload and read testimonials, read interior-design articles and even view Plumbs range of fabrics in an online swatch book. The exciting changes, available with the new site from 30 September, are all part of a new Customer Club, which will help customers engage more easily with the company... http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/13/03/2009/new-plumbs-website-launches.html As if traipsing around sofa shops isn’t enough of a pain in the proverbial, Great British homeowners could be exposing their derrières to the risk of ‘New Sofa Syndrome’ when they ditch their faithful old sofa for a cheap and cheerful replacement. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/20/07/2009/saving-great-britain-from-the-new-sofa-syndrome.php The people of Liverpool could be sitting on more than a quarter of a million pounds in lost cash. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/14/08/2009/liverpool-is-sitting-on-314k-of-lost-cash.html Leading loose cover and reupholstery specialists, Plumbs has created a series of TV adverts to increase its national exposure in 2010. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/19/01/2010/plumbs-launch-tv-advert-campaign.php What do doctors and professional upholsterers have in common? On average, it takes 8 years to become a doctor and a total of xx to become a master of upholstery. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/20/01/2010/plumbs-craftsmanship.php Last week 13 brave employees from Plumbs Ltd presented a cheque to Rosemere Cancer Foundation for £6486, which they raised on a 136 mile/ 3 day charity bike ride last year in memory of one of their colleagues. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/29/01/2010/plumbs-pedal-power-raises-over-6000-for-charity.php The family run firm, which employs over 300 skilled craftsmen and women at its Preston headquarters, produces and designs quality made-to-measure loose sofa covers and chair covers. In recent years Plumbs has established itself as the UK’s leading reupholsterer. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/02/02/2010/preston-based-plumbs-celebrates-golden-anniversary.php To celebrate its golden anniversary, the UK’s leading loose cover, curtains and re-upholstery specialist Plumbs has created a variety of exclusive new collections, honouring its 50 year heritage with a range of fabrics manufactured by British design houses. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/09/02/2010/plumbs-unveils-50th-anniversary-collections.php A survey has revealed that two thirds of UK homeowners would rather bring a piece of furniture back to life and enjoy a piece of family history than buy something new. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/26/02/2010/two-thirds-of-uk-homeowners-prefer-to-restore-furniture-than-buy-new.php Award-winning Manchester agency SKV Communications has landed the consumer PR account for the UK’s leading loose cover, curtains and re-upholstery specialists, Plumbs. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/16/03/2010/skv-communications-lands-plumbs-pr-account.php Loose cover and reupholstery specialists Plumbs, is backing The Association of British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) call for a sofa scrappage scheme to reduce the number of people dying in house fires and provide a much-needed boost for the furniture retail and manufacturing sector. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/17/03/2010/plumbs-backs-sofa-scrappage-scheme.php Leading loose cover, curtain and re-upholstery specialist, Plumbs, has launched a competition to have a one-seater chair reupholstered live at this year’s BBC Gardener’s World Live at the NEC. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/17/03/2010/plumbs-launch-competition-to-transform-chair-live-at-bbc-gardeners-world-live.php Anne Pritchard from Liverpool has been announced as the winner of Plumbs’ BBC Gardener’s World Live competition. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/22/07/2010/plumbs-announce-bbc-gardeners-world-live-competition-winner.php No two councils across the UK have the same policy for removing bulky waste and unwanted furniture, according to research revealed today by Plumbs, the UK’s leading reupholstery specialists. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/26/07/2010/plumbs-reveals-postcode-lottery-for-recycling-and-removal-of-unwanted-furniture.php Loose Covers and Re-upholstery specialists Plumbs have unveiled their renewed �Bespoke� collection. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/28/03/2012/plumbs-relaunch-bespoke-collection-with-new-stain-resistant-fabric.php Plumbs Ensures Artist, We Can Cover Almost Anything � Even a House! http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/26/04/2012/cottage-transformed-into-sofa.php Next week sees the return of Country Living Magazine�s Spring Fair at The Business Design Centre, Islington. The annual event is back for another year from 21st � 25th March with even more homespun craft and d�cor ideas.
http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/16/03/2012/country-living-spring-fair-is-back-for-2012.php The launch of new luxury reupholstery brand �Prestige� seeks to revive Britain�s worn furniture with designer fabrics from top names in the textiles industry.
http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/04/04/2012/new-luxury-reupholstery-brand-launched-to-the-uk.php Loose Covers and Reupholstery specialists Plumbs have shaken up their brand perception with a range of new looks for the New Year.
http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/20/01/2012/plumbs-adopt-new-look-for-the-new-year.php Preston based family firm, Plumbs are showing their dedication to the development of trade business and manufacturing in the city as they encourage other businesses to follow suit in joining the Preston Guild Apprenticeship Scheme.
http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/08/02/2012/plumbs-back-preston-guild-apprenticeship-scheme-2012.php Re-upholstery and Loose Cover Specialists Plumbs are set to launch many new websites focussing on local upholstery services in various major towns and cities across the UK, starting with Oxford and Oxfordshire areas. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/28/02/2012/plumbs-to-launch-new-websites-for-local-reupholstery-in-oxford-and-oxfordshire.php Founders of a new charity formed to help raise awareness and funds for a small village in Kenya, have asked their employer for support.
http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/10/11/2011/plumbs-unveils-its-new-bijoux-collection.php Loose Cover and Reupholstery Specialists, Plumbs are predicting a surge in sales this week as their new TV campaign begins. The 3-week campaign focuses on the skilled craftsmanship that Plumbs upholsterers offer their customers. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/20/01/2012/plumbs-reupholstery-switch-on-their-new-tv-campaign.php The European Commission reported yesterday that despite the UK�s best efforts to reduce landfill waste, we are still lagging behind our European Counterparts. Plumbs Loose Covers and Re-upholstery Specialists urge the nation to help by not throwing away old, tired furniture. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/17/04/2012/plumbs-urge-uk-to-help-reduce-landfill-waste.php The 10th birthday of Scotland�s premier arts and crafts open studios event � the Spring Fling, has proven to be a great success, particularly for installation artist Alice Francis. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/15/06/12/sucess-at-spring-fling-for-cottage-coverer.php Employees of loose covers and re-upholstery specialists Plumbs recently took part in a gruelling 24-hour walk up three of Britain�s largest Mountains in aid of small charity the Three Hills Action Trust. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/12/07/12/plumbs-employees-raise-12k.php Re-upholstery and loose covers specialists Plumbs have opened a new factory in Dover to cover their South East loose covers and re-upholstery orders, creating jobs for people in the local area.
http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/27/07/12/plumbs-create-jobs-in-dover.php Returning for another year, the widely popular Southport Flower Show is back with more inspiring gardens, celebrity guests and demonstrations. From 16th � 19th August Victoria Park will play host to hundreds of new and returning exhibitors, amongst them Loose Covers and Re-upholstery specialists Plumbs. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/16/08/12/southport-flower-show.php Plumbs, the UK’s leading loose cover, curtains and reupholstery specialist has created a new collection. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/06/09/2012/plumbs-unveils-its-new-bijoux-collection.php National Re-upholstery and Loose Covers Company Plumbs have launched a mobile friendly version of their flagship website plumbs.co.uk, to provide instant, easy access for their customers. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/26/07/2010/plumbs-announce-launch-of-new-mobile-website.php Preston based re-upholstery and loose covers specialists Plumbs adopted an extravagant Alice in Wonderland theme to showcase their popular motto, �We Can Cover Almost Anything� at Saturday�s Preston Guild Trades Procession. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/26/07/2010/giant-armchair-rides-through-streets-of-preston.php Preston based loose covers and re-upholstery specialists Plumbs have been recognised as one of the top employers in the North West following the regional finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2012. http://www.plumbs.co.uk/press-news/26/07/2010/plumbs-win-regional-large-employer-of-the-year-award.php