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🎥 How to use metal tack strips
Metal tack strips are often used on the sides of a chairs back panel. It will give a clean, straight edge without visible staples.
🎥 How to use metal tack strips
Metal tack strips are often used on the sides of a chairs back panel. It will give a clean, straight edge without visible staples.
🎥 How to install a zipper head
Have you ever wanted to make your own cushions, squabs, beanbags or bags? You can easily make a zip to ANY length by using continuous zipper. Watch how to install...
🎥 How to install a zipper head
Have you ever wanted to make your own cushions, squabs, beanbags or bags? You can easily make a zip to ANY length by using continuous zipper. Watch how to install...
🎥 How to fix wobbly chair or table leg
There is nothing more annoying than one chair or table leg being slightly shorter than the others -- causing a wobble! Forget the folded napkin, here is a great hack...
🎥 How to fix wobbly chair or table leg
There is nothing more annoying than one chair or table leg being slightly shorter than the others -- causing a wobble! Forget the folded napkin, here is a great hack...
How to glue upholstery foam together with Ados
Upholsterer's often need to glue foam together -- perhaps to make a bigger piece, or for sculpting. Contact adhesive makes this job easy and effective.
How to glue upholstery foam together with Ados
Upholsterer's often need to glue foam together -- perhaps to make a bigger piece, or for sculpting. Contact adhesive makes this job easy and effective.
🎥 How to apply upholstery gimp braid
When reupholstering chairs that has exposed wood, hide the staples is using gimp braid. Here is a video how showing how easy it is to apply.
🎥 How to apply upholstery gimp braid
When reupholstering chairs that has exposed wood, hide the staples is using gimp braid. Here is a video how showing how easy it is to apply.
All about furniture coil springs
If you're considering removing and replacing your coil springs, you may be wondering how to select the right ones. Here is all the info you need to select the right...
All about furniture coil springs
If you're considering removing and replacing your coil springs, you may be wondering how to select the right ones. Here is all the info you need to select the right...
How to upholster a simple armless chair
A simple slipper (armless) chair is a great way to get started with an easy upholstery project. This type of chair has a tight seat (ie: no seat cushion) and...
How to upholster a simple armless chair
A simple slipper (armless) chair is a great way to get started with an easy upholstery project. This type of chair has a tight seat (ie: no seat cushion) and...
How much fabric for your upholstery project?
One of the most common questions first time upholsterers have, is how much fabric to buy for their project. This doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some helpful tips...
How much fabric for your upholstery project?
One of the most common questions first time upholsterers have, is how much fabric to buy for their project. This doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some helpful tips...
🎥 First steps to prepare your chair for reuphol...
Learn how to easily calculate the right amount of fabric needed for your project in this quick guide.
🎥 First steps to prepare your chair for reuphol...
Learn how to easily calculate the right amount of fabric needed for your project in this quick guide.
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Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
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Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
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Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
