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🎥 How to Use Flexible Metal Tack Strip
Flexible metal tack strip, also known as ply-grip, shark trim, or fabloc, is a must-have tool for upholsterers. This strip is designed to make blind tacking around both straight and...
🎥 How to Use Flexible Metal Tack Strip
Flexible metal tack strip, also known as ply-grip, shark trim, or fabloc, is a must-have tool for upholsterers. This strip is designed to make blind tacking around both straight and...
🎥 How to use cardboard tack strip for upholster...
If you're an aspiring upholsterer, or even a seasoned professional, mastering the use of cardboard tack strip can greatly improve the quality of your finished product. This versatile tool is...
🎥 How to use cardboard tack strip for upholster...
If you're an aspiring upholsterer, or even a seasoned professional, mastering the use of cardboard tack strip can greatly improve the quality of your finished product. This versatile tool is...
🎥 How to Re-Activate Your Magnetic Tack Hammer
Working with a magnetic tack hammer can be a real time-saver, but when its magnetism begins to fade, it can slow down your work considerably. Luckily, re-activating your magnetic hammer...
🎥 How to Re-Activate Your Magnetic Tack Hammer
Working with a magnetic tack hammer can be a real time-saver, but when its magnetism begins to fade, it can slow down your work considerably. Luckily, re-activating your magnetic hammer...
Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains
Upholstered furniture adds charm and comfort to our living spaces, but it's inevitable that stains will occur over time. Whether it's an accidental spill, a pet's muddy paws, or the...
Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains
Upholstered furniture adds charm and comfort to our living spaces, but it's inevitable that stains will occur over time. Whether it's an accidental spill, a pet's muddy paws, or the...
How to attach foam and wadding
Foam and wadding play crucial roles in providing shape, comfort, and softness to upholstered furniture. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or a professional restoration, knowing how to...
How to attach foam and wadding
Foam and wadding play crucial roles in providing shape, comfort, and softness to upholstered furniture. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or a professional restoration, knowing how to...
How to cut furniture foam at home
Cutting foam can be a tricky task, especially if you want clean and precise cuts. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or any other foam-related endeavor, having the...
How to cut furniture foam at home
Cutting foam can be a tricky task, especially if you want clean and precise cuts. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or any other foam-related endeavor, having the...
How to replace cane mesh
Don't be intimidated by the task of replacing cane mesh (also known as pressed cane webbing). It's easier than it appears! Follow these straightforward instructions to achieve a flawless and...
How to replace cane mesh
Don't be intimidated by the task of replacing cane mesh (also known as pressed cane webbing). It's easier than it appears! Follow these straightforward instructions to achieve a flawless and...
Revamping a Chair: Painting and Upholstering
When a chair is built simply, painting and recovering it is considerably earier to accomplish. See the transformation's steps in this guide.
Revamping a Chair: Painting and Upholstering
When a chair is built simply, painting and recovering it is considerably earier to accomplish. See the transformation's steps in this guide.
🎥 Tools for Easy Staple & Tack Removal
If you're planning to undertake a re-upholstery project, the following staple and tack removing tools can assist you in swiftly removing the fabric.
🎥 Tools for Easy Staple & Tack Removal
If you're planning to undertake a re-upholstery project, the following staple and tack removing tools can assist you in swiftly removing the fabric.
Monthly Upholstery Tip Series
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Upholstery Tip #14 Cover Up
Antonia MarinoRight before I start to strip the old fabric off, I like to put a drop cloth on the ground under my work surface. It doesn't matter if you're working on...
Upholstery Tip #14 Cover Up
Antonia MarinoRight before I start to strip the old fabric off, I like to put a drop cloth on the ground under my work surface. It doesn't matter if you're working on...
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Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Antonia MarinoTip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Antonia MarinoTip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
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Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Antonia MarinoTip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Antonia MarinoTip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
