Reupholster the dining chair to give your dining room an instant appearance change.
Not only can reupholstering a dining room chair extend its life, but it can give your dining room a new and up-to-date design without the hassle of purchasing a new set of dining room chairs. One of the most important things to note when you reupholster a dining room chair is to find the correct fabric and cushion appropriate to that chair. Contact your local craft store on suggestions for the best fabrics and cushions to use on your chair.
Instructions
1. Examine the chair closely, noting the details of the chair such as the fabric that covers the seat and any embellishments that adorn the chair. Look to see how the fabric can be removed. Note whether the fabric and embellishments are sewn, glued or stapled together.
2. Remove the cushion from the chair (if it is removable). Pry the fabric loose from the seat. Use staple removers or scissors for a gentle fabric-removal process. Remove any buttons or embellishments by hand and place them in a container so that they won't get lost.
3. Measure the dimensions of the seat with measuring tape. Measure the fabric. Add an additional two inches on each side of the fabric so that it can fit snugly underneath the seat cushion. Consider repurchasing a foam cushion to go under the new fabric if it is worn. Use the seat's length and width dimensions only to choose an appropriate foam size.
4. Apply the foam cushion to the seat first. Trim down any excess material with a serrated knife to make it fit. Cover the seat temporarily with the new fabric---make sure that it fits snugly over and underneath the cushion. Use sharp sheers to trim it down to size if need be.
5. Position the new covering to be taut and free from wrinkles or sags. Do not apply the fabric to the cushion too tight as it can be susceptible to future fabric tears. Situate the fabric's pattern so that it is facing the correct direction. Pull the fabric covering off for repositioning if you are not satisfied with the fit.
6. Use a staple gun or metal tacks to secure the replacement fabric onto the cushion once you are satisfied with the fit. Staple the fabric only on the bottom areas of the seat cushion where it is not visible. Secure the fabric down in the same fashion the old fabric was secured to the cushion.
7. Secure the cushion back on the chair. Replace buttons or other embellishments (if needed with the new fabric) with fabric glue. Allow the glue to dry for 24 hours before using the chair.
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