How Do You Upholster Dining Room Chairs?
Covering dining room chairs with new upholstery material is an inexpensive way to give worn-out, ripped or stained chair seats a fresh, clean look. Fabric classified as upholstery material works best; however, any sturdy fabric that is resistant to stains is suitable. Measure the length and width of the chair seat. Add four inches to each side to determine the approximate size of the fabric square. Flip the chair over. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws holding the seat in place. With a standard blade screwdriver, pry out staples holding the old fabric to the seat base. Cut the new fabric square, using the old fabric square as a pattern. If the new fabric has a design, ensure that it is centered and any stripes are lying straight. Place the new fabric on the seat. Fold the excess fabric over and onto the bottom of the seat. Staple the fabric to the seat base, keeping the fabric taut. Place one staple every three inches along the sides of the seat. Ease the fabric to f
