Colorful and elegant covers are often usedto disguise old chair upholstery that is in a deplorable state. Why spend money on covers if the chair itself does not look its best? When you need to first pay attention to what repair work needs to be done, whether there is a need to replace the upholstery.
Restoring a chair is not a complicated process, you just need toreplace the upholstery and treat the legs and back. Restoring a chair is not a complicated process, but it should be approached with care. The old fabric and filler are completely removed, the surface is inspected, and repairs are made if necessary. After this, new filler is prepared, and work is carried out to strengthen the upholstery fabric.
Preparation for upholstery
In order for the upholstery of chairs to be done quickly and efficiently, you must first prepare everything. You will have to choose the appropriate fabric, purchase the necessary tools and materials:
Before starting work, it is necessary to remove the old upholstery of the chair.
Depending on the general condition of the stool, it mayyou will need varnish, brushes, paint and other finishing materials. Additionally, you will have to prepare metal corners and other fasteners, especially if the chair is loose or cracks or loose connections of its elements are visible to the naked eye. It is better to repair it immediately than to remove the new upholstery later to carry out restoration work. Return to contents</a>
How to remove old upholstery?
New upholstery is cut out according to the old oneor by the seat frame. Chair upholstery begins with disassembling the piece of furniture. Carefully remove the seat. To do this, simply turn the chair upside down, unscrew all the bolts, and remove the staples. Do not cut the old fabric; it is better to work slowly and carefully, as this will improve the quality of the upholstery. Pliers are used to remove the staples, and screws are unscrewed with a regular screwdriver. It is better to put all washers, screws, self-tapping screws, corners, etc. in a box so as not to lose them later. If the seat is removed, check the stability of the structure. If the legs are loose, they should be strengthened, all loose connections should be tightened, and they should be sealed. Cracks can be repaired using a special mixture of sawdust, PVA glue, and dye. If the chair does not require repair, you can immediately remove the old fabric and upholstery. A film or old newspaper is laid on the table, after which all the staples are carefully removed. If the fabric is intact, you can make a pattern for new upholstery based on it. The seat base should be inspected, cleaned if necessary, and the old upholstery thrown away. The fabric from the back of the chair is removed in the same way, all work is repeated in the same sequence as for the seat. Return to the table of contents</a>
Cloth and stool packing
The fabric and padding are attached with a stapler.To reupholster, you need to prepare the fabric and foam rubber. You can't do without a pattern, the fabric should be attached firmly and tightly. To do this, use a template made of regular thick paper. It is easy to make, after disassembling the chair, you need to put the seat face down on the paper and trace it with a simple pencil. Then you should step back 5-10 cm from the line for the hem. After this, the template is carefully cut out to transfer the markings to the fabric. The following are suitable as new upholstery:
The choice is made based on the situation.and textiles are used in the interior. Chairs should be in harmony with sofas, armchairs. It is more practical to use textiles that are selected for bedspreads, repeating the pattern of the curtains. For stuffing, it is best to use foam rubber, for reliability it can be glued to the surface of the seat. You should not take too thick a piece, since it will be uncomfortable to sit on such a chair. You can navigate by the old material. In addition to textiles and foam rubber, you will need threads. It is best to take durable ones that will match the color scheme of the fabric. They are used in the case when it is necessary to hem the edges, if the pattern of the chair is complex, consisting of several parts. Return to the table of contents</a>
Overlapping of furniture
The chair is upholstered with new fabric in the following sequence:
Excess fabric is cut off after fastening.
Upholstering a chair doesn't take much time.Do not forget about the design of the back, the fabric can be attached a little differently. Instead of staples, use beautiful nails with decorative caps. The fabric is stretched over the foam rubber, it can be stapled so that the nails are nailed in a normal position, without forming folds. After this, fastening is performed, starting from the top. The step of fastening can be different, but it is not recommended to make it large. Restoration of chairs and armchairs includes not only painting and varnishing the surface, but also a complete replacement of the upholstery. Many make the mistake of using covers, but the filler and fabric inside remain old. This is fundamentally wrong, it is necessary to start the work with replacing the upholstery, then the cover may not be needed.
