How To Reupholster Curved Back Bar Stool: Reupholstering Process Of A Curved Back Bar Stool

Reupholstering Process Of A Curved Back Bar Stool

Barstools with curved backs are a prominent style of vintage furniture. These stools are available with a variety of coverings, from vinyl to velvet, and frequently require new upholstery due to stains, cracks, or other damage. At first glance, covering the curved back might appear difficult, but with some preparation and careful stapling, you can cover the curvature with little difficulty. If you're using vinyl, you can further help form the curve by shrinking the vinyl. Bar stools are frequently used with joy and affection, but occasionally this results in wear, tear, and the sporadic stain. Instead of replacing the entire stool with a newer model, honor its steadfast allegiance by giving it a completely new appearance. Starting with removing the old upholstery, the procedure is the same for the back as it is for the seat.

Step 1: Remove The Current Upholstery Cover

Using flat screwdriver and needle nose pliers, remove the current cover. To flatten the cover's form, iron it. Check the seatback for any damage. Eliminate any degraded stuffing or foam. Spraying spray glue over the area that has to be fixed will replace the foam. firmly apply foam there. Use a foam thickness that best complements the existing filling. Give the adhesive time to dry. Utilize an electric carving knife to shape the foam.

Step 2: Cut The Quilt Batting

With scissors, cut the quilt batting so that it is 3 inches longer and wider than the interior seat cover. Place the middle of the quilt batting over the interior seat back. On the upper margin, centered one staple. You should be able to see the spot where staples formerly were. Keep all of your basics in one spot. While pulling the batting taut, center your second stable at the bottom edge. As you move toward either end, evenly adjust the batting's fit to conform to the contours of the seat back. Cut off any extra batting you have. Repeat by applying batting to the rear of the outer seat. The stapled areas could cross over.

Step 3: Stretch The Fabric To Fit The Stool's Contours

Decide on a cloth with some give. Blends of polyester might make good textiles. You can then stretch the fabric to fit the stool's contours. If you prefer a vintage look, upholstery-grade vinyl is another option.

Step 4: Cut A Piece Of Fabric

Use scissors to cut a piece of fabric 3 inches longer and broader than the interior seat cover. Place the cloth so that it is centered over the interior seat back. On the upper margin, centered one staple. Stretch the fabric taut and center your second stable on the bottom edge. As you move toward either end, evenly adjust the fabric's fit to conform to the contours of the seat back. Staple to secure the form in place every 1/2 inch. Cut off any extra fabric. Over the outside seatback, repeat the process using fabric. If you're using vinyl, shrink it to fit the shape of the seat back by heating it with a heat gun.

Step 5: Choose A Trim Or Welting

Choose a trim or welting that will span all of your visible staples. Create a vinyl bias-tape trim if you're using vinyl. Starting at the bottom centre underside, hot-glue the trim over the staples.