How Do You Reupholster A Chair Using Hot Melted Glue?
Every once in awhile we run across a wonderful yard sale find… and it even had an acceptable material on it… until it started to peel away! Someone didn’t know how to use a hot glue gun to change the upholstery on a chair. No problem, we’ll just pull out the old hot glue gun and change it for the better… Choose a material that is easy to work with and not too thick and won’t wear quickly. Tapestry and corduroy are sometimes too thick to work well with hot glue. If you are a beginner, do not pick a pattern with strips for your first attempt, since it can be difficult to keep the lines straight. For this demonstration I chose a lightweight cotton blue jean material (not the stretchy kind). Remove any loose or damaged material. You should never glue the material directly onto the chair without taking it apart. The damage to the visible material can make it difficult to recover the next time you want a change. Vacuum down the secure material. Do not wash it or steam it in any way. Di
