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Marine Upholstery — Boat Seats, Canvas and Vinyl in Wilmington, NC

3 of the 42 sewing and fabric businesses we list in Wilmington have marine upholstery, boat seating or canvas work.

Furniture upholstery and boat upholstery are different trades using different materials. Sun, salt and standing water demand marine-grade vinyl, UV-stable thread and foam that drains instead of holding water. Shops here state that they do marine work — seats and cushions, pontoon furniture, bimini tops and covers. Measure or photograph the seat base before you call; quotes depend on whether the frame and foam are reusable.

  1. A and D Maldonado Upholstery

    508 Rochelle Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411-7349

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  2. High Tide Canvas and Upholstery

    311 Judges Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405-3643

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  3. Upholstery 1 Trim Shop

    6609 Windmill Way, Wilmington, NC 28405-3746

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Ask specifically about thread and foam. Polyester thread rated for UV outlasts nylon in sunlight, and closed-cell or reticulated foam is what keeps a wet seat from turning into a sponge. A cheap rebuild using furniture materials looks identical on day one and fails by the second season.

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How much does it cost to reupholster boat seats?

Commonly $150-400 per seat depending on size, whether the foam is replaced and how much of the frame survives. A full pontoon interior runs into the thousands, and most shops quote after seeing photos of the existing seating.

What is marine vinyl?

Vinyl made for outdoor and wet use: UV inhibitors, mildew-resistant backing and cold-crack ratings so it does not split in winter. It is heavier than furniture vinyl and is the reason a proper marine job costs more per yard.

Can a regular upholstery shop do boat seats?

Some can, but the materials and the thread are what matter. A shop that does marine work regularly stocks marine-grade vinyl and UV thread; one that does not may build a beautiful seat that fails in a season of sun.