Reupholster A Bench

Here s a quick video on upholstering or reupholstering a bench the full article which includes more information about the project plus some tips and inst.

Reupholster a bench. Choose to either reupholster an existing bench or make a new one. In this diy video we ll show you how to finish a bench for your bedroom living room or entryway. I have used several of these techniques while building poker tables and have become the default upholstery guy in my family.

The problem with the way i covered the bench seat is that there is a lot of material in each corner that covers the original holes. This bench was going in the dining room. Holding the seat in place with one hand flip the bench over then reinstall the same screws you removed in the first step image 2.

How to reupholster a bench september 4 2014 projects in my corner of the world have been taking forever lately for good reason of course aka summer a new baby but that doesn t mean my mind hasn t been working at full speed conjuring up new great diys decorating updates. Revamp the bench by reupholstering it the old fabric serves as a cheat sheet or template making it easy to figure out the exact size and shape of the material needed to complete the project. I found this step by step weight lifting bench refurbishing job on a bodybuilding forum.

The final step to reupholster a bench is to attach your newly covered bench seat to the frame. If you are reupholstering an existing bench you will need to unscrew the legs and reattach them later. An upholstered piano bench that s worn damaged or covered in a fabric that clashes with your sense of style does not need to stay that way.

So as good as the bench would have looked with a pretty white base and a dark stained top i upholstered the seat so the men can have a cushy seat haha. It s really easy to upholster a bench like this. I had been wanting to reupholster this bench for nearly 4 years now.

Personally i think the men need to toughen up but mom thinks they should have a padded seat. The step by step instructions and photos are from bryan a poster on that forum. To protect hardwood floors add a felt pad to the bottom of each leg and to keep the upholstery like new spray it with fabric protector images 3 and 4.