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Reupholster a Dining Chair Seat
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Reupholster a Dining Chair Seat

Recover four drop-in seat pads with new foam and fabric. Staple gun, batting, and clean corner folds.

Beginner2 hours$50-$90Amazon7 items

Instructions

1. Remove the existing fabric from the seat pads using a staple remover.

2. Cut four pieces of 1-inch thick foam to 18x18 inches using a utility knife.

3. Cut four pieces of batting to 20x20 inches to wrap around the foam.

4. Lay the foam on a flat surface and place the batting on top of each foam piece.

5. Place the seat pad on top of the batting and foam, centering it.

6. Pull the batting over the edges of the seat pad and staple it in place using a staple gun with 1/4 inch staples.

7. Cut your chosen fabric into four pieces, each measuring 22x22 inches.

8. Lay the fabric over the padded seat, ensuring it is centered, and pull the edges over the batting and staple it down, making clean corner folds.

9. Trim any excess fabric and batting from the edges if necessary.

What you'll need

1staple removerbuy → 1utility knifebuy → 41 inch thick foambuy → 4battingbuy → 1 box1/4 inch staplesbuy → 1staple gunbuy → 4upholstery fabricbuy →
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