Furniture Maintenance Course

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Language: English

Flexible Schedule

A scratch, wobble, or tear can make your favourite furniture look tired. This course helps you bring it back to life and feel proud of your home again. You will learn furniture maintenance in simple steps, so you can clean, protect, and fix common issues. The lessons are made for homeowners and DIY learners who want real results without guesswork. You will also learn how to spot wear early and stop it getting worse.

You will cover care for wood, leather, metal, glass, and natural fibres like rattan. You will learn safe cleaning, polishing, conditioning, and small repairs for dents, rust, chips, and loose parts. You will also learn how to check and replace hardware, so items stay strong and safe. These skills can save money and help your furniture last longer. By the end, you will feel confident to repair, restore, and protect furniture at home, with lasting value.

Learning Outcomes of Furniture Maintenance Course

Use furniture maintenance checks to spot wear early.
Clean and protect wood, leather, metal, and glass safely.
Fix scratches, dents, rust, chips, and loose fittings well.
Care for rattan and wicker to prevent sun and damp damage.
Replace hardware and fasteners to keep furniture stable.

Course Description

This Furniture Maintenance Course teaches you how to care for furniture and keep it looking good for longer. You will learn why wear happens and how to stop small problems from growing. The course covers wooden, leather, metal, glass, mirror, rattan, and wicker items. You will learn safe cleaning, polishing, and conditioning, plus simple repair steps for scratches, dents, rust, and small cracks. You will also cover upholstery repair ideas, hardware checks, and fastener replacement to improve safety and strength. This course suits homeowners and DIY learners who want to save money and build a useful skill. By the end, you can handle furniture maintenance with confidence.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Furniture Maintenance

Learn why furniture maintenance matters, what causes wear, how to set a care plan, and simple upholstery fixes for early damage.

Module 02: Wooden Furniture Care

Identify wood types, clean safely, protect surfaces, prevent damage, and repair scratches and dents with easy methods for better finish.

Module 03: Leather Furniture Care

Learn leather types, safe cleaning, conditioning steps, common issues, and simple restoration methods that improve look and comfort over time.

Module 04: Metal Furniture Maintenance

Cover metal types, cleaning and polishing, rust control, and simple fixes that keep metal furniture strong and looking neat.

Module 05: Glass and Mirror Furniture Care

Learn safe cleaning, chip and crack care, frame checks, and basic safety standards so glass items stay secure in use.

Module 06: Rattan and Wicker Furniture Care

Understand natural fibres, gentle cleaning, moisture and sun protection, and repair steps that help wicker pieces last longer.

Module 07: Furniture Hardware and Fasteners

Learn common hardware types, why fasteners matter, how to inspect parts, replace worn items, and use tools for stronger results.

Module 08: Advanced Repair Techniques

Explore repair tools, complex fixes, and upholstery replacement basics, plus custom repair planning for bigger home projects.

Why Choose This Furniture Maintenance Course?

Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime.
Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards.
Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards.
Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities.
Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency.
Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success.

Who Is This Furniture Maintenance Course For?

Homeowners who want to restore and protect furniture.
DIY learners who enjoy fixing and improving home items.
Renters who want to keep furniture tidy and safe.
Budget-minded people who want to save on replacements.
Side hustlers offering basic furniture maintenance services.

Prerequisites

This Furniture Maintenance Course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Furniture Maintenance Course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Certification

After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the PDF certificate for £9.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £19.99.

Career Path

Furniture Repairer — £22,000 to £32,000.
Upholstery Assistant — £20,000 to £28,000.
Furniture Restorer — £24,000 to £36,000.
Handyperson — £23,000 to £35,000.
Facilities Assistant — £22,000 to £30,000.
Self-Employed Repair Service Owner — £28,000 to £45,000.

Course Curriculum

Section 01: Introduction to Furniture Maintenance
	Module 01: Introduction to Furniture Maintenance	00:12:00
Section 02: Wooden Furniture Care
	Module 02: Wooden Furniture Care	00:10:00
Section 03: Leather Furniture Care
	Module 03: Leather Furniture Care	00:09:00
Section 04: Metal Furniture Maintenance
	Module 04: Metal Furniture Maintenance	00:09:00
Section 05: Glass and Mirror Furniture Care
	Module 05: Glass and Mirror Furniture Care	00:11:00
Secton 06: Rattan and Wicker Furniture Care
	Module 06: Rattan and Wicker Furniture Care	00:09:00
Section 07: Furniture Hardware and Fasteners
	Module 07: Furniture Hardware and Fasteners	00:13:00