DIY chair restoration

A natural process is the appearance of various damages during long-term use of any product. However, it happens that the furniture is old, but it is still suitable for use and may well perform its intended functions. In this case, you should think about upgrading your device. This article will tell you how best to revive the structure and what nuances to take into account.

Features of restoring chairs with your own hands

Restoring a chair with a soft seat with your own hands is within the power of anyone. It is not necessary to purchase new expensive furniture. To carry out the update process you just need to know a few points that will help you in the process.

How to restore chairs with upholstered seats

How to update old chairs with your own hands, photos of which you see above? Owners of the presented type of structures should first select a fabric for further actions. It must be strong and reliable. It is best to use flock or matting.

REFERENCE! The material with embroidery looks beautiful.

You should do the following:

1. Arm yourself with sandpaper and process the original product. Thus, you eliminate unevenness and cracks.
2. In order to then apply a special varnish, it is worth carefully plastering all the parts.
3. If your chair is in poor condition, it would be better to replace the old elements with new ones and fasten them together with bolts.
4. As for the upholstery, it is recommended to completely renew it.

How to Renew Wooden Chairs

How to update a wooden chair with your own hands? Many people resort to dyeing the material. And this is considered the right approach. Let's look at this method in more detail. For it you will need:

• Dye. You can take several shades. In appearance, it is better to focus on the chalk;
• Brushes;
• Gloves for skin protection;
• Special varnish (if it is not available, use wax);
• Sandpaper.

So, when all the tools and necessary items are ready, you can begin the main process:

1. First you need to prepare a chair. This is done by washing it from possible contamination. After which the product is thoroughly dried and plastered. This is necessary in order to remove the top layer of varnish. If the surface turns out slightly uneven, that's okay. In addition to this option, you can use nail polish remover.
2. If various cracks are detected, it is recommended to putty the surface.
3. After all manipulations, remove dust and apply a primer. This should be done at least twice, before each time giving the product time to dry.
4. Next, you can take a brush and apply paint.
5. Make sure that there are no formations in the form of smudges. If desired, it is possible to achieve a worn effect. To do this, you should apply layers of dark color and fix the result with wax.
6. Finally, the structure should be treated with wax or varnish.

Methods of restoration by decorating products

There are several types of chair decoration. These include:

• Decoupage;
• Lamination;
• Coloring.

The most common option is to replace the upholstery with a new one. If the material is plain, it can be decorated with applique. If a wooden product has lost its original color, you can use varnish. The coating should be applied in several layers to achieve the desired shade.

IMPORTANT! If you have chairs that were purchased as a set, you should make them in the same style.

Benefits of restoring old chairs

There is a whole list of advantages:

• Wide range of colors for painting and decorating;
• It may be that furniture purchased a long time ago becomes stronger than new furniture;
• Upgrading is much cheaper than purchasing;
• An opportunity to show your imagination. You can experiment and do what you want;
• In addition, the process itself can bring a lot of pleasure, since the matter can be considered creative;
• Restoration allows you to give the interior many new unique things that will complement the image of the room;
• A person who does not have a wide range of knowledge and skills can handle the job;
• It is important that the production of an updated design takes a minimum amount of time. Therefore, you will not need to devote several days to the work process.