I had initially planned to title this blog post, “How to Reupholster a Chair Seat…the Easy Way.” Though after actually tackling this DIY project, I couldn’t in good conscious call iteasy.It took an an entire afternoon, two sets of hands, and lots of sweat. (And all that was afte...
Curbside Chair Makeoverby Johnnie Collier Who doesn’t love a good curbside rescue?! A friend and I were driving to have dinner when I saw this dumpy chair in my periphery, pulled over and heaved it into the back seat. I knew it was a good find by how heavy and solid it felt. ...
Whether the fabric on your office chair is falling apart, or you just want to replace the boring black fabric with something brighter and more colorful, it’s easy to give your chair a total makeover! Today’s tutorial will show you, step by step, how to reupholster an office chair in ...
When you reupholster a couch you'll want to have plenty of padding and the new upholstery material needs to be put on nice and tight so it won't wrinkle later. Look again at the seat on this chair (top photo). Notch the center of the seat fabric and mark the center of the front ...
What you need to reupholster furniture There’s quite a list of tools, supplies, and materials you may need to reupholster your furniture. Some are optional or depend on the piece. For instance, if your chair doesn’t have a buttoned back, you won’t need buttons. Optional items are indi...
How much your seat cushion will elevate your chair depends on the density and thickness of the seat. Memory foam is the best material for seat cushions and can add up to 3 inches in height. Leg Extenders Another way to add height to your (casterless!) chair is to use leg extenders. ...
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Pros/Cons of Sling Chair Mesh When you’re tackling any DIY project and researching materials, the most important step is to match your fabric to the job it needs to perform. Sling chair mesh like Phifertex has many advantages for a variety of applications. It’s easy to cut with scissors...
Reupholster with Firmer Material: If you have a leather futon seat, consider reupholstering it with a tighter material such as vinyl or synthetic leather. These materials tend to hold their shape better over time and provide more support. ...
Oftentimes, materials can have similar textures or finishing but are priced on two opposite spectrums, due to where they are sourced from and how much of their composition is engineered vs solid. Consider material doppelgangers such as aluminum and stainless steel, glass and acrylic, and red-...