Reupholstering a Wingback Chair Part 2

We have already covered the wingback chair reupholster materials in the first part of this series, as well as instructions on how to remove the existing fabric. We also started on the instructions for reupholstering the back. Here, we will go about reupholster the seat and arms. Seat upholstery Step 1 Cover the seat with the new fabric and pull across the back of the chair. Pull it well, short,...

Reupholstering a Wingback Chair Part 1

Is that old, wingback chair moldering in a corner starting to show signs of its real age? Does it have areas where signs of wear can not be covered with a strategically positioned throw? Or, simply do not reflect the taste of your own design or theme of your room? Whatever the cause, reupholstering wingback chairs can transform it back into a pattern that once was. And think of the pride you have...

Save Money by Reupholstering Old Furniture

Have you loved an old chair, which is beginning to look a little 'rough around the edges? Perhaps to find one in a flea market a sofa, which is well built, but to praise a few holes? You can learn to reupholster old furniture and save money. Read on to learn reupholstering can save money, and essentially how to deal with the do-it-yourself (DIY) reupholstering project. How can old furniture Reupholstering...

Reupholstering a Leather Chair: Is It Worth It?

When you are considering reupholstering a chair one of the things that you should take into account is whether the project will make sense for you to cope and does it fit with the planned design chair. Chair Frame Search for quality structure. If loose screws or bolts, it is important to see if it can be tightened or replaced before starting the process otherwise spend too much time on a chair...

Reupholstering of Antique Chairs

Let us say you bought a chair on Ebay, with curved legs beautiful and fascinating. Unfortunately, the sinister design shakes your mind, but you have the foresight to look beyond the age of print to see its beautiful soul. Luckily, this article will help you bring out the best from your antique chair. You can take your chair to a reupholstering company that will charge you anywhere from $ 250...

Reupholstering Sprung and Drop-in Seats on Upright Chairs

You can repair and renovate upholstered chairs with modern materials and some special tools: a latch lever, hammer and a webbing stretcher. For a spring seat, you also need a curved needle and strong thread tapestry. All materials are available from suppliers of upholstery. Drop in seatTake a chairseat and place it upside down on a table. Use a tack lifter to remove the pins, and remove the pins,...

Tips for Reupholstering Furniture at Home

Quite often upholstered furniture is still in sound design and is recoverable. If a particular piece of furniture fits into your decor, or have sentimental value, it would be a shame to hide or throw away the furniture. Reupholstering can bring new life to old furniture. Replacement of furniture is not cheap, where as the padding can save you about half the cost or more. If you can operate a sewing...

How to reupholster a Leather Dining Chair

So, in the previous article i mainly focused on reupholstering chairs in general, now my main focus will be on reupholstering leather dining chairs. This article will discuss how you can give your leather chair a new cover and bring it to life again. You will find that your padded leather chair will save you money and is much cheaper for you if you were to buy a new one. So what are we waiting for?...

How to reupholster a chair

Is your favorite chair easily on its last legs? Well, dont get disappointed just yet, reupholster it! The furniture went out of fashion? Do not buy a new, just reupholster your chair! With furnitures increased pricing, it is no wonder that so many people want to reupholster all types of furniture. And it is easier than you think. When these simple tips and advice on reupholstering a chair is in your...