Asked on Apr 16, 2017
Re do a chair idea! Need your help!
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I have a patio set that I would like to fix... The chairs were very comfortable and it was just the right size set. The seat of chair is though plastic but after 5 years the sun dried it... I have checked to have my chair fix but it's costing me way to much.... More then the whole set for 1 chair.... This is my last resource. Someone probably have an idea of what I need to do.. Thanks!
I'd probably cut a piece of plywood to fit the chair seat right on top of what is already there. Upholster the new plywood and then place over the old seat.
Does it have to look like wicker? What about making seat cushions for the whole set?
I would cut plastic grocery bags into thin strips and weave over the broken area and then the entire seat( then paint of course). The plastic bags are weather friendly and strong. People have been using plastic bags to crochet and knit bags and they are very strong.
You could also spray paint the chairs to make them look nice again and make cushions using weatherproof fabric like folks mentioned above. Brylane Home also has very inexpensive patio cushions, $50 for four that you could purchase in quite a few different fabrics: http://www.brylanehome.com/decor/Set-of-4-Stacking-Chair-Pads-1Hx16Wx17and8539L.aspx?PfId=127496&DeptId=15568&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=J&pref=npc&rec=Certona
You could paint these at, back & arms of the chair one color& the legs a contrasting color. Using a waterproof board (check at the lumberyard), cut to fit the seat, upholster in a fun outdoor fabric.