How Do You Use Upholstery Tacks & Trim?
Whether re-covering your grandmother’s rocking chair or updating a piece of furniture that you found at a garage sale, an upholstering project can be a satisfying do-it-yourself undertaking. In addition, while some upholsterers may charge hundreds or thousands of dollars to upholster a piece of furniture, you can save money by covering the furniture yourself. Although upholstering a chair can seem daunting, it is actually fairly simple. In addition to sewing and stapling, you will also need to learn how to use upholstery tacks and trim. Pull covering fabric taut over the wooden base to which you plan to tack your upholstery. Place the upholstery tack through the fabric and onto the point to which the tack will attach. Seat the tack with a few taps of the mallet. Drive the tack in place with two or three firmer taps with the mallet. If you are using decorative upholstery tacks, take care not to damage the appearance of the tack. Measure the length of the seams that the trim will cover w
