8 Easy Steps To Make An Ottoman Out Of A Coffee Table
The material required to make ottoman from a coffee table includes coffee table, sharp utility knife, foam, staples, staple gun, tape measure, adhesive spray, and upholstery fabric. The steps are mentioned below:
- Figure Out Foam Needs: The first step is to measure the dimensions of the coffee table and purchase the foam according to those dimensions without wasting the foam.
- Cut The Foam: After measuring the dimensions of the coffee table, cut the foam according to the size dimensions with the help of utility knife which is having a sharp blade.
- Glue It All Together: Next step is to join the foam pieces by using adhesive and then place the foam on top of the coffee table.
- Adjust The Height Of The Table: The customer can adjust the table height if the table feels to be high. The legs of the table have a good place that can be cut down carefully by using a hack saw. For floor protection, furniture pads can be kept under the new foot of the table.
- Figure Out Fabric Needs: Placing the foam on the table increases the dimensions of the table and the customer needs to figure out the dimensions of the table for fabric.
- Attach Fabric: Place the fabric on the table and attach the fabric with staples from all sides and leave a 6-inch gap at the corners.
- Make The Corners Pretty: At corners pull the fabric tight and staple. Then overlap the loose fabric and secure the fabric by using many staples.
- Finishing Touch: An ottoman is ready to use but for finishing touch the customer can place tacks on the fabric by tapping them with a hammer.