Do-it-yourself chair restoration

An armchair is one of the few interior elements that are present in absolutely any apartment. It is used daily, which is why its life is relatively short. However, it is still possible to correct the defects obtained over time. For this there is a restoration of seats. The best option is to contact a specialist to do everything, the result will be much better. But options are also allowed in which you can independently repair the chair.

How can I remake an old chair

It is worth considering that repair is a difficult procedure, which is directly dependent on the nature and severity of the breakdown. If you feel that you have few chances to cope with the task yourself, we recommend using the help of a professional.

Allocate and restoration. The main difference from repair is restoration of the visual component and functions. The main difficulty in restoring home furniture is the presence in the latter fabric, which acts as upholstery. For any kind of work, it will have to be replaced, since without removing it, it will not be possible to disassemble the chair.

There are a lot of restoration options. You can make a chair in a vintage style, or make a fashionable novelty out of it. Use all possible techniques: decoupage, burning, drawing - everything you own.

Do it yourself step-by-step restoration of a chair

First you need to prepare all the necessary tools and materials. You will definitely need:

• screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• fabric for a banner;
• staples;
• construction stapler.

Other materials and tools depend on how you want to restore the old chair. We will consider the simplest option - replacing the upholstery.

Disassemble the chair

It is not difficult to disassemble the product, the main thing is to be extremely careful. It is not possible to give universal instructions for the analysis of each type of this furniture because of the abundance of various options. We advise you to find assembly instructions on the Internet and act on the contrary.

Foundation restoration

The restoration of the base implies a change in the main elements of the chair. To replace them, you need to purchase parts that exactly fit the role of those that you want to replace. Most modern armchairs rest solely on bolts or screws, less commonly used nails. You need to replace the part by taking out all the connecting devices.

When assembling, do not fall into the same thread so that the mount is solid.

Making a new filler

You need to decide what kind of foam rubber you will use. There are 6 types of them. The best one used to create furniture is HR. Its better and use if possible. Ideally, you should have a fabric for the banner (see the next paragraph), since the fabric on the chair already has holes. Replacing foam rubber is not difficult, you need to remove the fabric and attach the material.

Change the upholstery

Upholstery is one of the most important parts of the chair, because it is often judged by it: whether to buy goods or pay attention to a more beautiful one. Its replacement is a very time-consuming process that will take a lot of time and nerves.

Instruction:

• At the very beginning, it is necessary to dismantle the upholstery located at the bottom of the chair. In most simple models, locking is done exclusively at the bottom. However, there are also complicated options. It is for this reason that it is important to free the bottom first.
• If you did everything right, now you can begin the process of removing the upholstery from the whole structure.

IMPORTANT! Do everything in a clear sequence, because if the foam is damaged, you will have to change it. It is worth remembering that a separate element of the chair is sheathed by a separate piece of fabric.

• It is necessary to get foam. Be careful not to damage it. Remove all metal staples. They are no longer needed, as you have to buy new ones. However, try not to spoil the filler.
• The final step is to fix the new tissue. Use pieces with slightly larger lengths and widths to make the fabric sit better.

Further, you can make any decorations for both the soft part and the solid base.