Computer chairs are a very common piece of furniture.

computer chair
Working while sitting on a computer chair is much more comfortable than on a chair or stool.

The service life of a chair depends on its quality and the materials it is made of.

office chair
Most often, the covering from which the seats and backs are made becomes deformed and loses strength.

Woven materials can tear if used carelessly, artificial leather cracks and becomes worn. The chair becomes uncomfortable and looks unsightly.

computer chair old
Buying a new computer chair is an expensive solution to the problem.

The most budget-friendly option is re-upholstery. Many people think that this procedure can only be done in special workshops.

computer chair reupholstery
But reupholstering an office chair can easily be done at home.

The advantages of re-upholstering a chair yourself:

  • You won't need to pay the master for the work.
  • Reupholstering a chair at home will take from 30 minutes to 1 hour – much faster than in a workshop.
  • You don’t need to take the chair anywhere; you can replace the upholstery in your apartment.
  • The costs of the procedure are minimal.
  • Everyone has the necessary set of tools.
  • It is not difficult to disassemble and assemble the chair at all; you will not need any special skills or abilities.

    computer chair reupholstery
    By reupholstering your chair yourself, you can save both time and money.

Necessary materials

To work, first of all, we need fabric.

computer chair fabric
The best option is thick upholstery.

What materials should you not buy? There are few exceptions.

    1. Artificial leather.
computer chair leather
The canvas will quickly become worn and lose its original appearance due to constant friction.
    1. Thin, light fabric.
the upholstery is thin
This material is susceptible to damage from sharp objects, including pointed elements on clothing.

If the seat has lost its former softness, and the foam lining has become very wrinkled, then you need to buy foam rubber, it will make the chair more pleasant and comfortable.

material: foam rubber
It is easy to find in sewing stores.

What needs repair?

The fabric layer can only be replaced on the seat or back (if damage is present on one of the elements).

computer chair replace upholstery
To do this, you will need much less materials than for a complete repair of an office chair.

How to take measurements and how much fabric to buy?

We have already figured out the correct type and quality of fabric. The amount of fabric can be measured in several ways.

      • Take measurements from the back and seat. If you plan to put additional foam rubber under it, you should take this point into account when taking measurements. You need to add 5 cm to the data obtained (length and width of the back and chair).

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        The fabric will be attached from the inside, for this purpose allowances are needed.
      • You can first disassemble the chair and remove the old upholstery.
        computer chair disassemble
        This can be difficult because the upholstery is tightly stapled to the frame members.

        Then you should measure the finished darts, adding allowances for using foam rubber.

Necessary tools

To reupholster an old office chair, you will need the following tools and equipment:

      • Furniture stapler (for securing new upholstery) and staples for it.

        furniture stapler
        The size is indicated on the stapler.
      • Screwdriver or power drill;

        screwdriver screwdriver
        Both tools are suitable for disassembling the structure.
      • Scissors.
        scissors
        For cutting fabric.

        A screwdriver can be found in every home, and a furniture stapler can be borrowed from friends or rented from a furniture store.

chair reupholstery tools
Having prepared everything you need, you can start working.

The process of re-upholstery: step-by-step instructions

The process itself is not complicated and can be easily handled alone.

      • The first thing you need to do is disassemble the chair.
        To remove the back, you need to turn the screw at the back (with a large head), you can remove the back panel by opening the latches (carefully pulling on each corner).
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Chair with detachable backrest.

To disassemble the seat yourself, you need to turn the chair upside down. Unscrew the screws and detach the armrests.

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Seat attachment points.

It is better to put all the screws in one place, so that by the end of the chair repair you simply do not lose them. Now you can start re-upholstering.

      • The old upholstery must be removed by removing the staples.
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        Staples that need to be removed.

        Next, you need to apply the foam rubber and cut it along the contour of the chair, then staple it.

        seat back filler chair photo
        We cut out foam rubber for the chair seat.

        Be careful when using a stapler, it is a very powerful tool.

        replacement of upholstery filler
        Stretch the new upholstery, securing it to the back of the seat base and backrest.

        The chairs have rounded contours, and this should be taken into account when reupholstering an office chair to avoid creases in the fabric. Excess "tails" should be cut off.

Assembly

Now you need to put the office chair back together.

tension ready photo
The most difficult part of the job is to cover the parts correctly.

To do this, you need to do everything step by step, following the chair disassembly diagram, but performing the manipulations in the reverse order.

chair repair photo
First you need to attach the armrests, then assemble the seat frame and secure it with screws.

After that, we assemble the back by simply snapping the protective back panel and the inner surface of the back. The chair is ready!

ready-made computer chair
It is not at all difficult to reupholster an office chair at home.

It is only important to choose the right upholstery material and take measurements. It is cheaper to do it yourself at home than to pay for repairs in a workshop. The repaired chair will please you for many years to come!

VIDEO: Reupholstering a computer chair with your own hands.

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