How Do You Replace Roll Top Desk Cloth?
Many roll-top desks are antiques. Because of their age and the amount of use over the years, they need some repair. Besides stripping and refinishing the wood portions of a roll-top desk, the cloth on the back of the roll may need replacing, especially if it hardly holds the slats together anymore. Replacing the cloth on a roll-top desk is the easiest and most inexpensive part of refinishing this piece of furniture. Disconnect the roll from the desk, which may be the hardest part of this job. Find the screws that hold the roll into the groove of the desk. Look at the top of the roll through the back of the desk or take out the top drawer and look at the underside of the desktop to locate the screws. Lay the roll flat, face down, on a surface large enough to accommodate it. Prevent scratches to your work surface by putting down some newspaper or other protection first. Remove any of the old fabric and glue. Use a 2-to-1 ratio of warm water and vinegar to help loosen the old glue if nece
