Help
+21
There is a big hole in this deck chair. I need some ideas on how to repair it and what kind of material I could use. Its plastic webbing.
19 answers
-
what can I do to redecorate this outdoor chair? any hints or ideas appreciated.
Audrey Nicholas
on Jun 14, 2015
-
Can the seat come off to repair? If so maybe recover with some pretty deck fabric. You can get it at Hancock Fabric store. It is heavy and has waterproof stuff on it.If seat and back can't come off maybe get fabric and use screws to screw onto the chair.Without knowing how seat and back are attached that is all The help I can offer.
Wanda.ll
on Jun 15, 2015
-
If the plastic webbing can come off then recover the seat with indoor/outdoor fabric. If the seat can't come off the make you a pretty seat cushion with ties to attach it to the back.
Sherry Fram
on Jun 15, 2015
-
I would remove all the seat material and then out of indoor/outdoor material, I would cut a square slightly smaller than the seat. I would put grommets on all four sides the square I cut and then tie the square on the seat by running nylon cord through the gromments and back over the seat frame. I think I would also double the fabric to make it a little stronger and it would help to reinforce the stability of the grommets.
Gayle
on Jun 15, 2015
-
Here's what I did with my thrift store find: It took roughly 400 feet of utility cord and a can of spray paint.
Lois Martin
on Jun 15, 2015
- See 1 previous
-
I salvaged two chairs, both seats ripped like that (chairs were good quality swivel rockers, thrown away because of the seats). I took the seats apart and brought them to a fabric shop with in house seamstress. They had the same type of material (outdoor woven with a plastic-y feel) and they used the old seat as pattern for the new ones. $20 each including labour - all I had to do was put them back together.
Sharon
on Jun 15, 2015
-
You can weave sisal/nylon rope.
Gary Mckinley
on Jun 15, 2015
-
I have used paracord to weave new seats and backings for two chairs, there are several sites online that can show you how it's done.
Jim Mercer
on Jun 15, 2015
- See 2 previous
-
I don't know how much work you want to put into it, but it is possible to repair/reweave the caning - especially if you have matching chairs. You can find resin supplies at a site like: http://www.rattansupplies.com/synthetic_resin.htm. I've repaired natural and resin wicker furniture this way. Good luck!
Susie
on Jun 15, 2015
-
Thanks everyone, I have a better idea now of what I can do. Thanks for all your help guys!
Audrey Nicholas
on Jun 15, 2015
-
Cut a board the size of the seat, pad it and cover it with a bright outdoor fabric, or use a plastic table clothe. The wood can be secured to the seat base with plastic strip ties that will be covered by the attractive seating.
Linda
on Jun 15, 2015
-
that would be stronger than weave, as I don't know how to weave ,but its outdoors so need good strong cloth that's waterproof too. will check fabric stores, I also need to make a cover for my little bbq out of something like that. tks very much
Audrey Nicholas
on Jun 15, 2015
-
I redid mine with awning material and wrapped it around snug and attached underneath with velcro. stitch velcro on the material with a stiching in square and an x in the middle. This is very strong now. Same can be done with the back to match. Don't be cheep with the material or strips of velcro. It will be worth it in the long run and you could match a color to your barbecue. Can spray with waterproofing and its washable and you can take it off in fall and reapply in spring ,but don't have to. Spray not really need till following yr.
Anne fenske
on Jun 15, 2015
-
Thank You!
CC Neal
on Jun 15, 2015
-
http://www.patiofurnituresupplies.com/vinyl-strap-1-1-2-2.html
Debbie Bledsoe
on Jun 15, 2015
-
You could use a painters drop cloth and even stencil a design on it.
Angela Winters
on Jun 17, 2015
-
patiochair.com gives you tutorials on how to repair and sells the materials needed. Reasonable prices
DEB
on Jul 09, 2015
-
Exactly why I never bought that kind of chair, always afraid of facing this inevitable situation. They seem to be made to fail and leave you in despair on the island of no-repair. Good luck.
Johnchip
on Jul 13, 2016
-
Use Thin plywood screwed to base ,paint and buy a nice cousin
Helen Hamlin-Styers
on Jul 15, 2016
Sign Up to Answer
