DIY chair restoration

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

How to repurpose 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 little chance of completing the task on your own, we recommend that you take the help of a professional.

Restoration is also highlighted. The main difference from repair is the restoration of the visual component and functions. The main difficulty in restoring home furniture is the presence of fabric in the furniture that 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 you can make it into a trendy new item. Use all possible techniques: decoupage, burning, drawing - everything you have.

Step-by-step restoration of a chair with your own hands

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

• screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• roulette;
• fabric for upholstery;
• staples;
• construction stapler.

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

Disassembling the chair

Disassembling the product will not be difficult, the main thing is to be extremely careful. It is not possible to give universal instructions for disassembling each type of furniture due to the abundance of various options. We advise you to find assembly instructions on the Internet and work backwards.

Restoration of the base

Restoration of the base involves changes to the main elements of the chair. To replace them, you need to purchase parts that exactly fit the parts you want to replace. Most modern chairs are held in place solely by bolts or self-tapping screws; nails are rarely used. You need to replace the part by removing all connecting devices.

When assembling, do not hit the same threads so that the fastening is strong.

Making a new filler

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

Changing the upholstery

Upholstery is one of the most important parts of a chair, because it is by it that people often judge whether to buy a product or pay attention to a more beautiful one. Replacing it is a very labor-intensive process that will take a lot of time and nerves.

Instructions:

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

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

• You need to get foam rubber. Be careful not to damage it. Remove all metal staples. They are no longer needed, as you will have to buy new ones. However, try not to spoil the filler.
• The final stage is fixation of the new tissue. Use pieces with slightly larger lengths and widths to help the fabric fit better.

Next, you can make any decorations for both the soft part and the hard base.