Key Takeaways:
- There are many ways to makeover an office chair, including repainting to reupholstering.
- Making over a fabric office chair should take no more than an hour.
- If painting, expect to add more time to the project. Each layer needs to be completely dry before adding a new layer.
There are many ways you can refurbish and transform the entire look of a tired and worn-out-looking office chair. From repainting to reupholstering its cushion, creativity extends to the type of chair material as well. Wood lends itself to a lot of repainting and leather may require more touch-ups and crafty sewing. Keep reading to learn more about how to makeover your favorite office chair.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Up to 4 hours
Total Steps: Varies
Tools Needed: Staple gun, sandpaper, replacement fabric, wood putty, primer, paint
Makeover Your Office Chair
Here are steps you can take to makeover a fabric office chair.
Step 1- Unscrew the Cushion Seat
Unscrew the cushion seat from the chair using staple removers. Keep the fabric taut every time you undo a staple.
Step 2 – Unscrew the Back of the Chair
Unscrew the back of the chair using a screwdriver and screws. If hard to come up, softly pry the plastic back away using a putty knife or similar edged tool.
Step 3 – Cut Fabric to Proportions and Place
Cut a larger piece of fabric, adhering to the size of your cushion. Place the fabric cloth on the seat cushion, folding the edges under the seat, keeping it taut throughout.
Step 4: Staple the Edges
Staple the edges along the bottom, keeping the fabric taut as much as possible.
Step 5: Screw the Back in Place
Screw the back onto the chair, repeating Step 2 in reverse order.
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Here are steps you can take to makeover a wooden office chair by repainting.
- Use 100 or 120-grit sandpaper to remove all of the old paint from your wooden chair, including the legs and backing. For an even faster sanding, use an electric sander.
- Use wood putty to fill in scratches and dents.
- Wipe or blast away all sanding dust using a damp microfiber cloth or air compressor can to even out the surface. The air compressor will do an excellent job of blasting out particles from grooves and other hard-to-reach areas.
- Apply a coat of primer all over the chair.
- Wait one hour, then apply a second coat of primer.
- Paint the chair with multiple thin coats of paint, letting the paint dry after each full application. The final coat should dry for at least 24 hours before even attempting to sit down on it. be sure to let the paint sit for as long as you can and allow it to fully harden.
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STAT:
Due to its ultra-fine fibers, synthetic microfibre is the fabric that lasts the longest at this time. Its fibers are tightly woven which creates a strong layer of protection. Synthetic microfibre is efficient in withstanding dirt, dust, and spills. Canvas somewhat has the same qualities as microfiber. https://www.yorkshirefabricshop.com/post/which-fabric-material-lasts-the-longest-for-furniture
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