I honestly have no idea why anyone would manufacture folding chairs in that standard, blah, putty color that you see most often. White or black would have been a much better option, but I am going to assume they had their reasons. We have a set of such chairs that we’ve used for quite a few years during larger parties. They are very sturdy and function well, but I was very tired of their sad look. Recently I acquired an inexpensive, round folding table and I realized it would go well with these chairs, but only if I painted them all first. ) in the Americana Decor Outdoor Living line. Why on earth they selected that name, I have no clue, but the color is amazing! I wanted a factory-look finish and I didn’t want to attempt to get my brush into the nooks and crannies of these folding chairs, so I got out my trusty HomeRight paint sprayer! You would think that company pays me to use this thing all the time, but I assure you, they do not! I just love it that much. I sprayed two coats of paint on the chairs.
I probably should have led with the table because that is where my color inspiration started. I took my cue for the chair color from the lighter green in the fabric. I have decided that every project involving fabric should be oilcloth. I don’t care that you can’t wear it and it isn’t soft. It is just so easy to use! And it made perfect sense for a new table cover since you can just wipe spills right off. Changing out the cover was simple. First, I unscrewed the top from the frame. Next, I removed the yucky old plastic from the round table board by pulling it and the small staples out. I use the old cover piece as a pattern and laid it out on the oilcloth. I used a Sharpie to trace the circle about an inch or two larger than my pattern since wasn’t lying flat and I needed enough to fold under and staple. Then I cut it out. Stapling the new fabric onto the tabletop was the hardest part, and I was glad McGeeky helped me out. He pounded the staples into the wood as I folded the fabric over and we made our way around the circle.
I would suggest stapling at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions first and then filling in from there. This helps center the fabric and prevents it from moving on you or wrinkling up. To paint the fame, I used Maxx Gloss in Orange Slice. I brushed it on instead of spraying because I would have lost too much paint to overspray since the frame is so small. I will warn you, the Maxx Gloss paint isn’t nearly as forgiving as the other Americana Decor lines. You need to make sure you don’t overwork it! Brush it on and leave it to level itself. Don’t put too much on because it will drip and that is a mess. I tried “sanding between coats” like the label suggested, but all that really managed to do was sand all the paint away, so don’t bother with that. I also wish I had started with a base coat of white primer just because this particular color is SUPER transparent and took me a ton of coats to get the coverage I wanted. Once my paint had cured, I couldn’t be happier with the fun, glossy shine on the table and the gorgeous green color of my chairs.
I couldn’t wait to use it for an intimate summer dinner party and of course, I had to serve Sunkist as my signature beverage! Disney’s Orange Bird themed birthday party White tote bag update Make-over of outdoor swing and Adirondack chairs Learn To Do It Yourself: How To Reupholster Furniture --- Popular Projects --------New Kitchen CabinetsCabinet RefacingPatio CoversVinyl SidingWindows------------------------------Basement RemodelingBathroom RemodelingCountertopsDecksDoorElectricalFencingFlooringKitchen RemodelingGutters CoversGuttersHot TubsHeating & Cooling InstallationLawn TreatmentPaintingPest ControlPlumbingPoolsRoofingSatellite TVSunrooms When would you like to start? Within the next 6 months Do you own your home? If your furniture is looking like it has seen better days, you may be thinking about giving it the boot in favor of some newer pieces. But before you kick that old chair or couch to the curb, consider renewing that old furniture with some brand new upholstery.
Like sanding and refinishing, reupholstering an old chair, couch, or cushion can really give new life to some of your older pieces. And, it can give you a chance to express some of your own creativity, in a hands-on fashion! Here are some of the essential tips that you will need to reupholster your own pieces of furniture.Reupholstering can be a great alternative to buying new furniture for your dining room, living room, or bedroom. You can reupholster almost any type of furniture that has been covered in fabric, and, if you are up to the challenge, you can save a lot of money by doing it yourself. Many people decide to take up the challenge of reupholstering because it: saves time spent on ordering custom furniture allows you to choose the exact type of fabric and cushioning you want in your piece allows you to salvage antique furniture or furniture that has sentimental value Choosing a Fabric Before you can take on the task of reupholstering, you will first need to decide on the type of fabric you want your chair, cushion, or sofa to have.
It is important that you choose upholstery-quality fabric, and not regular fabric. Upholstery fabric is much more durable and will stand up to the test of time, unlike regular fabric. Most upholstery fabrics are stain-resistant too, which means that you don’t have to worry too much if you spill that cup of coffee! Be sure to choose a fabric that you like and that will match the other furniture in the room. However, the thicker and stiffer the fabric is that you select, the more difficult the reupholstery process will be. It is typically not recommended that amateur upholsters try to reupholster leather or suede furniture. There are a variety of upholstery stores that are open to the public, which can provide you with a great selection of fabrics at very low prices. Necessary Tools In order to begin your reupholstery project, you will need to collect a few reupholstery supplies. It is important that you have: a pair of needle nose pliers a staple gun (with staples) or upholstery tacks
a pair of sharp scissors welting (cloth used to trim along the edges of furniture) cotton batting (to make the furniture soft to sit on) Depending upon the piece of furniture that you are reupholstering, you may also want to find a friend to help you out. It can sometimes be tricky to tackle reupholstering on your own. Reupholstering a Chair Cushion Reupholstering a chair cushion is a relatively easy job and is perfect for beginners. Practice on your cushions before you head straight to that loveseat or sofa bed! Unscrew the seat cushion from the chair frame. Remove all of the staples or tacks in the fabric using the needle nose pliers.If it looks worn out, remove the old batting from the cushion too. Most chair cushions are made out of a single piece of wood. Take this piece of wood and lay it on top of your new fabric. Cut around the piece of wood with your scissors, leaving at least two or three inches extra overhang on each side. Replace the stuffing with new batting.
Lay the seat board on top of the batting, and pull the sides of the batting tight over what will be the bottom of the seat. Staple the batting down with your staple gun. Trim off excess batting. Lay the piece of wood, batting-side down, over your fabric. Pull the sides of the fabric and stretch it over what will be the bottom of the seat. Staple the fabric down on all four sides. Be careful to make the corner edges neat. Trim the excess fabric et voila – a new seat!. Reupholstering an armchair is a little more challenging. Depending upon its size and decorative features (as found in wing chairs or scrollback chairs) you may require extra fabric and a little more patience. Remove all staples or upholstery tacks with your needle nose pliers. Remove all fabric and batting. Try to remove the fabric without ripping it, because you will use these pieces as templates from which to cut your new fabric. Lay out the old pieces of fabric on top of your new fabric. Cut around each template, leaving at least two or three inches overhang on all sides.
Place new batting over the bare pieces on the chair, particularly the seat, back, and arms. Staple or tack down with your mallet. Upholstering the Chair Back Lay your fabric over the back of the chair. Tuck the fabric into the sides of the chair, and pull through to the back. Holding the top of the fabric taut, staple the fabric to the back of the wood frame. Pull the bottom of the fabric up along the back of the chair and staple to the upper bar on the wood frame. Pull the sides of the fabric taut along the back of the chair. Staple to the sides of the wood frame. Drape your fabric over the seat of the chair. Pull extra fabric through the frame and underneath the seat. Pull the front of the fabric taut beneath the seat frame, and staple. Pull the back of the fabric taut beneath the seat frame and staple Pull the sides of the fabric taut beneath the seat frame. Pleat and staple down. Lay your fabric over the chair’s arms. Fold one-third of the fabric (the part closest to the chair back) forwards.