How do I cover this ottoman?
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Tanya
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I think it’s what called bonded leather. It’s peeling and I don’t know what to do. The bones r good I’ve removed the legs(children jumping) and will ask my husband to place caster wheels? for mobility. I’m no DIY, but I want to save it, as best I can.
Turn it over, remove the material from the bottom, then remove the bonded leather carefully by removing the tacks or staples.Use what you have removed as a pattern for your new covering. take notes if needed to work in reverse to put on the new material.
Carefully remove the material, take frequent photos to remind self about how material was applied, use original material to make a pattern, cut and apply.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJE2aIpITc8
Figure out how much fabric you need. Measure each side and bring the numbers with you to a fabric store. They will add four to six inches on each side. Then center the ottoman upside down on the reverse side of the fabric. Fold the fabric up on each side and secure inside edge just like the other cover. Start in the middle of each side and carefully work out any wrinkles as you come close to the edges. Use an electric staple gun (worth the investment) or furniture tacks. As you go round and round stapling getting closer to the edges, tuck the fabric into it's self like a hospital bed corner or a military corner ending up with a clean line down the side with the extra fabric tucked beneath in a triangular shape. (check on line for illustration) then staple that fabric. Now you can cut the excess fabric off close to where you stapled it. This way you don't have to remove the old cover for a pattern. This project is easier tackled by two people. Sturdy fabric is expensive. Look for a 50% off sale for one cut. You can trim it to the exact measurements at home. Remember you can make simple pillows with any left over fabric using large decorative safety pins.
If you want you can tape the fabric down with strips of heavy tape until you feel confident enough to staple or tack. Never cut any fabric until you check twice. Better safe than sorry.
One of the most interesting re upholstery jobs... I have seen is using a patterned "persian" type carpet.... or a large horse type blanket... Follow the above instructions.. about getting every thing tacked down before cutting... then cover the raw edge with a wide trim.
Wow everyone, thanks for the instruction.
Leave it on and cover it with a thick, durable material from a fabric store. Waverly makes great fabric that can be used on furniture - turn over the bench, lay out the material, cut around it and staple it on the bottom. Look at YouTube for good instructions.
You could buy a couch cover. You cannot remedy this problem. It might be vinyl and not bonded or regular leather. Or, toss it.