Recover stool seats to match a different decor.
If you have redecorated a room or moved to a new house, there's no need to throw away your old stool because it doesn't match the new decor. Stool seats are made from a wooden frame covered with foam padding and fabric, so if you have a stool with a damaged or old-fashioned seat, you can give it a new life by recovering it with new fabric. Choose a fabric that's sturdy and stain resistant, and not too light-colored. Leather and PVC are durable, but can be hard to work with. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove the old fabric. If the old padding is damaged, you can replace that, too. Turn the stool upside down, and look for the nails underneath the seat that are holding the old fabric and padding in place. Use the claw end of the hammer to remove these. The fabric may also be glued in place, so, if necessary, use a craft knife to cut it free. Remove the fabric, and also the padding if desired.
2. Cut a new piece of padding if necessary. Lay the old padding on top of a new piece of foam, and draw around it. Cut the shape out with a craft knife and trim the edges.
3. Place the new foam pad on the fabric, and draw around it, adding an allowance of 3 inches all the way around. If you are not replacing the padding, use the old piece of fabric as a template. Cut the fabric out.
4. Lay the foam on top of the stool, and fix into place with upholstery nails. Lay the fabric flat on the floor, right side down. Set the stool upside down in the center of the fabric.
5. Fold the fabric over the seat and staple into place underneath, keeping it as taut as possible. When finished, turn the stool over. If there are any creases or folds, smooth them out with your fingers and add another staple to keep the fabric tight.
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