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How do I re-magnetise my tack hammer?

Has your magnetic tack hammer lost its grip? Don’t worry—it’s easy to re-magnetise with just a bar magnet and a few minutes of your time.

How do I re-magnetise my tack hammer?

Has your magnetic tack hammer lost its grip? Don’t worry—it’s easy to re-magnetise with just a bar magnet and a few minutes of your time.

What are the top ten basic upholstery tools?

Upholstery work can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it can also be an expensive one. However, starting out in upholstery work doesn't have to break the...

What are the top ten basic upholstery tools?

Upholstery work can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it can also be an expensive one. However, starting out in upholstery work doesn't have to break the...

How do I use cardboard tack strip?

Cardboard tack strip is a simple way to create a clean, professional edge on outside panels like chair backs or arms. It keeps the fabric straight and tidy while hiding...

How do I use cardboard tack strip?

Cardboard tack strip is a simple way to create a clean, professional edge on outside panels like chair backs or arms. It keeps the fabric straight and tidy while hiding...

How do I hammer in chair nails?

Decorative Nails usually have domed heads, and come in different patterns, colours and sizes. They’re used to secure outside panels and for decoration on upholstery projects.

How do I hammer in chair nails?

Decorative Nails usually have domed heads, and come in different patterns, colours and sizes. They’re used to secure outside panels and for decoration on upholstery projects.

How do I 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 do I 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...

What size zipper should I use for a seat cushio...

Continuous zippers are the first choice for upholstery and home furnishing projects. Heres a handy list of which size to use for your next project. 

What size zipper should I use for a seat cushio...

Continuous zippers are the first choice for upholstery and home furnishing projects. Heres a handy list of which size to use for your next project. 

How can I remove wooden screw plugs?

If you're restoring a mid-century chair, learng how to remove wooden plugs that cover the arm/leg screws without causing any damage to the surrounding wood.

How can I remove wooden screw plugs?

If you're restoring a mid-century chair, learng how to remove wooden plugs that cover the arm/leg screws without causing any damage to the surrounding wood.

Which tack strip should I use on my chair?

Upholstering outside panels might seem a bit daunting, especially if you're new to the game. Let's dive into the world of back-tacking, the secret weapon of upholstery that'll give your...

Which tack strip should I use on my chair?

Upholstering outside panels might seem a bit daunting, especially if you're new to the game. Let's dive into the world of back-tacking, the secret weapon of upholstery that'll give your...

How do I cover a button with thick fabric?

Here’s a handy way to cover a button using the “shower cap” method—just a simple running stitch and you’re sorted. No fancy tools needed, and it works a treat with...

How do I cover a button with thick fabric?

Here’s a handy way to cover a button using the “shower cap” method—just a simple running stitch and you’re sorted. No fancy tools needed, and it works a treat with...