How to pull the chairs with their hands: Tips and Ideas

Any owner sometimes there is a desire to update the interior: change the wallpaper, buy new furniture to replace some other design elements. Unfortunately, the requests are not always coincide with the possibilities, but in this case there is a solution. To update the design without hitting the wallet enough to update old furniture. Especially a piece of furniture that can be easily subjected to the waist, are the chairs.

making a choice

Chair - this is the piece of furniture, which is present in every home in an amount greater than the rest of the accessories. As a rule, the average apartment is up to six chairs, one for each family member plus a margin about guests. Therefore, this element update is not exactly go unnoticed.

You can order work on the neck of the chairs from the experts or do it yourself. In the second option says the possibility of additional savings, to be creative, and - which is already there - the fruit of your own imagination boast in front of family and friends.

What tools will be needed

Hauling furniture begins with acquiring the necessary materials and tools.

You will need:

1. claw;
2. scissors;
3. hammer;
4. knife.

These four tools to help you in removing the old upholstery and filler. For subsequent work, we prepare:

1. screwdriver;
2. pliers;
3. stapler for furniture;
4. bracket / stud;
5. cleaver;
6. bit;
7. mallet;
8. PVA.

choose fabrics

When selecting a new upholstery for furniture, pay attention to a strong, durable material with a surface which can be easily remove dirt. The modern market offers to work with the following types of furniture upholstery.

• Genuine Leather.
  

  Expensive, but very practical material - natural leather

High cost, attractive appearance. It characterized by an extremely long service life, easy maintenance, non-staining. It is considered an indicator of prestige, it is durable, moisture resistance. The range of colors is not as wide as that of woven materials.

• Artificial leather (imitation leather)
  

  Upholstery kozhzamom stand from 2 to 5 years, depending on usage

Budget option at an external expensive. Well suited for the kitchen chairs, because it does not absorb odors. Dirt is easily rubbed a damp cloth. Resistant to abrasion, does not require long withdrawal. Over time, the surface may cause cracks and scratches.

• Jacquard.
  

  Cloth with a luxurious pattern formed of a plurality of stitches of thread of different composition

Thick upholstery fabric, large variety of patterns. Resistant to sunlight, and abrasion. At the touch of pleasant, but is sensitive to humidity, it requires only dry cleaning. Not the best upholstery option in a home with pets: on the surface are stretching from the claws.

• Chenille.
  

  Beautiful, affordable fabric, made of fluffy yarn shenillovyh

Practical, hypoallergenic, bright, pleasant to the touch, is resistant to deformation, abrasion. Perfect for a waist children's chairs, but, just as the Jacquard, will not work in the presence of pets. Absorb moisture, high value is different.

• Flock.
  

  Flock - a synthetic analogue of velvet

A common choice for upholstery. Almost universal: well suited for families with children, is not afraid of the cat's claws, he does not collect the wool. Dirt is easily removed with soap and water, but cleaning should be avoided alcohol / strong solvents. It absorbs odors, so the kitchen chairs better not to use.

In addition to these types of tissue to work on hauling chairs and velvet suit, textile, tapestry, self-adhesive edge.

As for the filler, with all materials is better to choose the foam.

Getting waist

Padding of chairs consists of several stages.

1. Removing the old upholstery. Using the tools, carefully remove the erased cloth, remove from it a pattern.
   

   Remove the seat of the chair, memorizing the order of dismantling

   

   Staples picks up a screwdriver and pull out with pliers

2. Work on strengthening the skeleton. Carefully inspect construction fill crack sealant or adhesive PVA and nip weakened fastener elements.
   

   We check the condition of springs, degraded (they can be replaced jute tape)

3. Addition of packing materials. Attach the plywood packing using PVA.
   

   Pay attention to the replaced wicker chair base, it can be replaced wide and thick rubber bands

   

   With a stencil cut out of the finished foam for the new upholstery

4. Veneering chair. Place the upholstery fabric face down, place it on the padding polyester, as an additional layer. Seats should be placed so that the packing material has appeared at the bottom. Fit the trim on the rigid part Seats, fix the furniture stapler.
   

   Consistently are targeting upholstery edge to the plywood seat furniture stapler

5. Correcting upholstery. Remove any excess fabric, ensure that the surface of the new upholstery no folds or creases.
   

   Unreliable bracket inciting a hammer, cut off the excess fabric

6. Collecting the finished product. Upon completion of sidushku attach to the frame.
   

   Set the drag on the chair seat, fasten the plate and fasten in place all the screws

   

   Drag a chair before and after the restoration with their own hands

decoration

Padding of chairs can link against subsequent decoration.

Some paint, tape, ribbon, rope, applications or other decorative materials - and a unique piece of furniture with unique design elements will decorate your home. Connect to the members of your family - and a nice creative pastime is guaranteed.

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