MAJOR GLOW UP! DIY Upholstery | Thrifted Accent Chair for $30
I've been wanting to update the chairs in my living room for a while now because the ones I had were just too big for the space (they are getting re-homed with my parents!) When I looked into buying 2...I wasn't prepared to drop $200-$400 per chair.
I managed to a pair of chairs on Facebook Market Place with a style similar to what I was looking for for just $40 for the pair!
What I learned was...this was a MUCH bigger job than I thought it would be. It took a few days, hours or sanding and some frustration later--and I have a beautiful new chair! (I still have to do the second one haha!)
Since I already had my sander, wood stain, and staple gun...this chair only cost me a total of $27! I found my woven black fabric on sale--so it only cost me $15 for the material I needed for both chairs!
I know it's not perfect, but I LOVE it! Let me know what you think of it!
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Omgosh WOOOOW❤❤❤❤❤ you really did amazing sister! Go you I love this chair!
This inspired me to recover our waiting room chairs rather than replace them. They’re so retro looking and we’ll constructed unlike so much you find now. You did a great job on those I just wish you gave yourself as much credit as we did. The pleats didn’t look bad at all.
I got out some part finished chairs that I had abandoned in the loft because of the backs. But having seen you push on and get it done I feel encouraged. You are the only example of🎉 someone attempting this type of challenge, so well done.
Awesome DIY Janel as always! Cheers!
I think the chair came out perfect! I did my Mom’s dining room chairs a while back...for the corners, I brought up the corner first and stapled and then did each side and stapled. I don’t think it reduced any of the bulk from the fabric but it gave the finished corners a really pretty look. Can’t wait to see how the second chair comes out!
@toDIYfor
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a good way to do it too! Haha I was just going with the flow 😂 I can’t wish to have the finished set and I plan to redo the side table too soon and will show the complete reveal!
Thank you for this video. I found 3 chairs (same style/color) on FBM for free! The cushions are filthy and stained, but I figure since the price is right, if they didn’t turn out like I expected, who cares! I was only out the price of redo materials. My question-since I’m painting instead of staining, do I urethane after 2-3 paint coats? Or, can I just sand and paint? Many thanks. Your chair looks fabulous in the room
@toDIYfor
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Sorry for the late response. You can sand and paint (I'd say at least 2 coats) and then depending on the paint you are using (some do not require you to seal) I would absolutely suggest sealing with a 1-2 coats of urethane!
I have these same chairs and looking to use them as accent chairs. Can you tell me what type fabric you used? My chairs have an old cream leather. Thank you
@toDIYfor
3 жыл бұрын
I’m sorry I’m not sure exactly what I used. It’s a heavy fabric that would be used for drapery or seat cushions. It’s doesn’t really have a stretch to it. I honestly just went to the sales rack and found a colour/texture that I liked.