Overview & Reupholstering Process Of Whiskey Barrel Chair
A whiskey barrel chair is a kind of barrel furniture that is usually crafted from American White Oak and the interior portion are charred which leaves them black. A whiskey barrel chair will contain the sweet aroma and adds rustic charm to a room. Typically, barrel chairs are sketched and outlined as swivel chairs that have a tendency to be more appropriate for casual décor. The majority of barrel varieties have a cut-out in the top as well as front with an upholstered seat inset. If you notice that your whiskey barrel chair is damaged and shabby as a result of much use, then you can easily reupholster your worn whiskey barrel chair, which as a result gives it a new life. You can also add upholstery to plain chairs having simple wood seat and back platforms. In order to make sure that you have the smoothest as well as best-looking upholstery, you need to get rid of all the old fabric. If you start upholstering your whiskey barrel chair over an existing fabric, then it will allow old stains to bleed through, making the chair look lumpy & uncomfortable.
Step By Step Process Of Reupholstering A Whiskey Barrel Chair
- Remove The Seat And Seat Back From The Barrel
First of all, you need to pull out the seat as well as seat back from the barrel. Attachment methods are different and may vary, therefore, the seat may simply be removed with minimal prying around the edges, or you may need the removal of nails or screws. Turn the chair in or into an inverted position before inspecting the barrel from the inside, provided it has an open or removable bottom, in order to look for seat as well as back attachment hardware. - Pull Out The Staples Or Tacks
Now, take out the staples or tacks that are taking hold of the old fabric in place on the seat as well as the back platforms. Pull out the entire fabric piece in order to make sure that you can later use it as a pattern for the new covers. - Use 1-inch Foam For The Seat And 1/2-inch Foam For The Back
Next, you need to find out whether the wood seat and back platforms on upholstery foam need replacement or not. You can use 1-inch foam for the seat & when it comes to the seat back, you can use 1/2-inch foam. Or, you can use the foam of the same thickness as previously used. Attach, glue, or secure the new cushions onto the platform with the help of spray adhesive. - Trace Around The Old Upholstery Pieces Onto The Batting
Place the old upholstery pieces on top of a piece of cotton or polyester batting. Track and vestige the pieces onto the batting. Now, perform the same process on a piece of medium- to heavyweight upholstery fabric. Cut out the batting as well as fabric. Position the batting over the top of the seat platform, covering the edges underneath the seat. Staple, secure, or attach the batting to the seat, pulling it taut. Perform the same process when it comes to the seat back. - Wrap The Fabric Around The Seat Bottom
Finally, cover or enclose the fabric around the seat bottom, pulling as well as stapling it in place. Fold in any corners in order to create a smooth edge, and make sure to check the top of the seat for wrinkles periodically as you staple, in order to ensure that you can smooth them before the fabric is fully attached. Repeat the same process on the seat back. Reattach the seat bottom as well as seat back to the whiskey barrel, using the original hardware and method of attachment.