When I reupholstered a chair like this, i had the hardest time with that plastic part of the top chair..any suggestions to make that easier? Reply Jessi Wohlwend 10 years ago Was it the plastic backing to the chair that snaps on and off? The first chair I did like this had a back...
Estimated Cost:$50 to $200 Yield:One reupholstered chair Ripped, stained, or dated fabric can turn a favorite chair into an eyesore. Luckily, as long as the furniture's bones are in good shape, a bit of fabric and some staples can give an outdated chair an entirely new look. Whether ...
Here is a DIY card to make it easy for the steps to be in one place and you can print the card to have with you as you take on your upholstery project. Upholstered Wood Dining Chairs Active Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour Difficulty: advanced Turn a plain wood chair into an u...
Now it's time to make our first cuts around the frame. You'll use this same reupholstery technique on most furniture (chairs, couches, loveseats, sofas.) This photo is at the back of the chair where the frame separates the inside arm and back. See also above frame photo. The white ...
You know those cleaning tasks that you just never seem to get around to? Well, that’s how things have been with our kitchen and dining room chairs. MY LATEST VIDEOS I know some of you will think that I am crazy for having upholstered chairs for our kitchen table, but I love the loo...
It is a good idea to start to reupholster furniture by reupholstering a dining chair or bar stool before moving on to more difficult items such as an armchair or sofa. A dining chair back can be reupholstered by making a fabric "envelope" to slip over the chair back. It is usually ver...
If you have ever refinished a piece of upholstered furniture, you know the biggest pain-in-the-butt is removing tacks and staples. That’s how I feel about it, anyway. It always takes way longer than I think it will, and I am bound to stab myself with something sharp along the way...
How to Reupholster Leather Chairs How to Clean an Upholstered Recliner How to Reupholster a Leather Sofa 2. Add pillows and soft blankets. "If your sofa is looking a little tired from pets, kids, [and] countless movie nights, a simple solution is to refresh the look with new pillows and...
I really chose it for the detailed lines of the legs as well as the two extension leaves; I really believed it had the potential to be beautiful once all of that old varnish was removed. I purchased this table and the six chairs (not pictured) that would have originally been paired with...
I used this method for my chairs: French Provincial Chair Makeover And for my headboard makeover: Upholstered Headboard Hope this was helpful. I’ll be back soon to share how I reupholstered the chairs. BOOM! Here it is: Upholstering French Provincial Chairs ...