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Steps to Reupholster a Chair
You can do this! You can DIY reupholster a chair! Let’s gather up our tools and materials for this project. If you have everything on hand, the process goes much faster and easier. You will be surprised to learn that reupholstering a chair doesn’t cost that much. In fact, this is one of those bargain DIY projects!
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Find that chair you want to reupholster: This could be an old dining chair or even a wing back chair. Maybe it was something handed down to you in the family. Perhaps it’s a chair you found at a garage sale.
What if I don’t have a chair but still want to complete this project? Go shopping and set a budget. Thrift stores, garage, and estate sales are usually treasure troves for the types of chairs that make great upholstery projects.
Here is a list of some of the other materials you need:
- Upholstery Fabric and Liner
- Staple gun and industrial staples
- X-acto knife
- Foam and/or batting (if needed)
- Pliers
- Hammer or Mallet
- Flat Head Screwdriver
- Plywood (if needed)
- Paint and Paintbrush (if painting the chair)
Have a question about this project?
Do you suggest using Scotchgard on materials like the drop cloth?
Hi Linnie!
Great question! Scotchguard isn't necessary, but will help protect your fabric against staining. So if you are reupholstering something in a high traffic area, like dining room chairs, it definitely wouldn't hurt to give it a coat or two before hand (regardless of the fabric). The last thing you want is for all your hard work to go to waste because something spills!
Good luck!
What is batting please ?
Thank you for the help and advice.
Did you know that the easiest way to cut foam is an electric carving knife? Yes, the same one you use on your Thanksgiving turkey! Follow a line you’ve drawn with a sharpie (or freehand!), and it cuts through it like through hot butter!