How Do You Remove Upholstery Tacks On Leather Dining Chairs?
Reupholstering leather dining room chairs can make a world of difference to the décor of the room. The first part of reupholstering leather dining room chairs is to remove all of the tacks that hold the leather securely to the wooden frame of the chair. You must be careful when removing the tacks so you do not damage the chair itself. Using a few household tools and a few precautions helps to make removing those tacks not too difficult of a job. Start at a portion of the chair that may already have the tacks coming loose for easiest removal of the tacks. Start at the back of the chair, preferably in an inconspicuous spot, if none of the tacks are loose. Insert the flat head screwdriver up underneath the upholstery. Use the hammer to lightly tap the screwdriver underneath the surface of the fabric and the tacks if necessary. Use leverage by pressing the head of the screwdriver up against the chair while you pull the handle of the screwdriver up. Be careful while doing this to not damage
