How to Recover a Chair Seat
- STEP 1: Measure the seat cushion.
- STEP 2: Remove the old cushion and fabric.
- STEP 3: Cut the new seat cover.
- STEP 4: Staple the new fabric to the seat.
- STEP 5: Trim and wrap fabric around the corners.
- STEP 6: Trim away excess fabric.
- STEP 7: Install a dust cover (optional).
- STEP 8: Attach welting (optional).
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Download Article Download Article A high-impact way to improve or change the look of any chair with a removable seat is to reupholster the seat with new fabric. If the seat’s padding isn’t very comfortable, add new foam and batting for a more comfortable seat. Whether your seat is damaged or you just love to recycle old furniture, you’ll appreciate this quick refurbishing technique!
- 1 Unscrew the dining chair seat from the base. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws attaching the dining chair seat to the chair base. Turn the screwdriver to the left to loosen the screws. Make sure to save the screws for reattaching the seat to the chair base after you are done.
- 2 Remove the tacks or staples to loosen the fabric. Use the back of a hammer or a re-upholstery multi-tool to remove the tacks that are holding the fabric onto the seat. Work the end of the tool under the tack or staple and then pull it up.
Discard the tacks or staples since you will be using a staple gun to attach the new materials.
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- 3 Pull off the fabric and padding.
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Download Article Download Article A high-impact way to improve or change the look of any chair with a removable seat is to reupholster the seat with new fabric. If the seat’s padding isn’t very comfortable, add new foam and batting for a more comfortable seat. Whether your seat is damaged or you just love to recycle old furniture, you’ll appreciate this quick refurbishing technique!
- 1 Unscrew the dining chair seat from the base. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws attaching the dining chair seat to the chair base. Turn the screwdriver to the left to loosen the screws. Make sure to save the screws for reattaching the seat to the chair base after you are done.
- 2 Remove the tacks or staples to loosen the fabric. Use the back of a hammer or a re-upholstery multi-tool to remove the tacks that are holding the fabric onto the seat. Work the end of the tool under the tack or staple and then pull it up.
Discard the tacks or staples since you will be using a staple gun to attach the new materials.
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- 3 Pull off the fabric and padding.
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Download Article Download Article With a few easy-to-find, affordable DIY supplies, it’s possible to turn a shabby old chair into a lovely new seat that you’ll get some great everyday use out of. Whether you have an old chair you’re considering tossing out or you just picked up a second-hand chair that’s seen better days, this is the project for you! Depending on the type of chair and its materials, reupholster it, refinish the wood, or do both to give it a new look and a new lease on life.
- 1 Unscrew the seat cushion from the chair frame with a screwdriver. Flip the chair over to see the bottom of the cushion. Examine the screws to determine what type of screwdriver you need, then loosen and remove all the screws and set them aside in a safe place. Carefully pull the seat cushion off the chair frame.
- Be careful not to tear any existing fabric while you remove the seat cushion.
- If you’re going to refinish the wood of the chair too, remove the upholstered seat first but wait until you finish the wood to reupholster and attach the seat again.
- If the seat is not screwed on, look for other hardware holding it in place and remove it with the appropriate tool. For example, if it is bolted on, use a wrench to loosen the bolts.
- 2 Pry out the staples holding the existing fabric to the seat cushion. Use a flat-head screwdriver or a pair of needle-nose pliers to pry and pull out the staples. Remove the black piece of cloth from the bottom of the seat cushion if there is one, then pull off the fabric that covers the cushion.
- Mark the orientation of the fabric on the cushion with a pen or marker after you remove it to help you remember which way it sat on the chair.
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Download Article Download Article A high-impact way to improve or change the look of any chair with a removable seat is to reupholster the seat with new fabric. If the seat’s padding isn’t very comfortable, add new foam and batting for a more comfortable seat. Whether your seat is damaged or you just love to recycle old furniture, you’ll appreciate this quick refurbishing technique!
- 1 Unscrew the dining chair seat from the base. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws attaching the dining chair seat to the chair base. Turn the screwdriver to the left to loosen the screws. Make sure to save the screws for reattaching the seat to the chair base after you are done.
- 2 Remove the tacks or staples to loosen the fabric. Use the back of a hammer or a re-upholstery multi-tool to remove the tacks that are holding the fabric onto the seat. Work the end of the tool under the tack or staple and then pull it up.
Discard the tacks or staples since you will be using a staple gun to attach the new materials.
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- 3 Pull off the fabric and padding.
- Mark the orientation of the fabric on the cushion with a pen or marker after you remove it to help you remember which way it sat on the chair.
- 1 Unscrew the seat cushion from the chair frame with a screwdriver. Flip the chair over to see the bottom of the cushion. Examine the screws to determine what type of screwdriver you need, then loosen and remove all the screws and set them aside in a safe place. Carefully pull the seat cushion off the chair frame.
