Reinvent your dining room chairs by upholstering the seats.
There is no need to replace dining seats that are wearing thin. Reupholstering is an economical way to save your furniture or just create a new look. The New England Institute of Restoration and Cleaning recommends that you consider usage and cleaning when selecting fabric. Delicate fabrics such as satin or shantung may last a lifetime in a home with two adults who entertain infrequently. A family with several children, however, is probably harder on the dining room seats and would be better off choosing easy-to-clean nylon or polyester blends.
Instructions
1. Remove existing upholstery and all staples and tacks from the seat frame. Discard the items.
2. Measure and record the chair seat dimensions, including the width from side to side and front to back, along with the seat depth.
3. Measure the batting or foam using the seat dimensions, leaving an extra ½ inch on each side. When you stretch the fabric over the seat pad, the batting or foam will shrink a bit.
