How to make a chair out of a chair: preparation for work, step by step instructions

Not all furniture remains durable. Sometimes when changing the interior, the old situation no longer fits the interior. But do not throw away good furniture, because from it you can create something new and original. For example, from an old chair you get nice chairs that are easy to make on your own.

What chair can be made from a chair

From the chair you can make chairs of various kinds. For example, such:

1. Mantelpiece. It looks very presentable. The alteration includes a complete repainting and upholstery of both the seat and the back.
2. Hanging. The chair of this plan is made from any chair, though you need a size larger than the standard. The main thing is to take care of the good support of the back and armrests. In this embodiment, the legs are removed from the furniture.
3. Oval. Can be made from a large chair. This design is difficult to implement, but doable. In the furniture, the shape of the seat changes and the back extension characteristic of this form is made.
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4. Computer. Remaking a chair into a computer chair includes a full upholstery with soft material, installing wheels on the legs and changing armrests.
5. Rocking chair. In this case, curved elements are attached to the legs, which will allow the chair to swing. The upholstery in this case is performed in a light version or not at all.

First of all, the direction of the alteration will completely depend on the initial form of furniture. If it is a standard plan, then you should not try to make furniture of complex shape, such a front end will be too long and costly.

Attention! When remodeling old furniture, the main thing is to include imagination. This will help to create a designer find out of nondescript furniture that will perfectly fit into any interior.

Preparation for work

Before you begin, you need to prepare an old subject:

1. The chair is completely disassembled.
2. To clean each detail from dirt and process with sandpaper.
3. Replace broken parts, for example, it is the flat part in the center that can be replaced frequently.

Important! Completely replace parts that are rotten or have inconspicuous breaks. This is required to be done not only for aesthetic purposes, but also for the safety of further use of furniture.

Also for further work, it is necessary to prepare the following subjects:

• furniture stapler;
• quick-drying fabric glue;
• foam rubber and synthetic winterizer in a roll;
• upholstery material;
• white primer;
• paint of the chosen shade.

Advice! In order for the alteration to fit into the interior, it is necessary to choose a color suitable for other furniture or shades of walls.

DIY chair chair: step by step

All the work of remaking a chair into a chair takes place in several stages:

1. The chair, previously disassembled and cleaned of old paint, needs to be assembled and coated with a primer in two layers. It is important to wait for each coat to dry completely. For the convenience of painting relief details, it is recommended to use a medium-sized brush.
2. When the entire surface is covered with soil, you need to paint the chair with paint of the selected color. It is recommended to apply two layers, it is desirable to use matte paints. If necessary, the chair is varnished.
3. First of all, it is necessary to perform a soft finish on the back. To do this, foam rubber in the form of a back or 2–3 mm more should be lined with fabric. Then stick to the back surface and secure with a stapler. Staples can be placed right in the middle or in a checkerboard pattern. Buttons trimmed with fabric are set inside the pits for decor.
4. The armrests are wrapped in a thick layer of foam, which is fixed on and under the seat. Then sheathed with a fabric, fixing it in the same way.
5. The seat is made of 2 layers of foam. It is glued and then sheathed with material. It is important that the foam cover the open part of the edge of the seat.

Advice! To make the chair even softer, it is recommended to foam rubber after fixing with 2 layers of synthetic winterizer. It can be attached to the stapler or glue around the edges.

The result is a soft chair with thin high legs. You can also simply sheathe the frame with foam rubber and put on a seat cover for a chair of a suitable size. This embodiment allows you to cover the legs under a hanging fabric.

From the chair you can easily make a beautiful and soft chair that fits perfectly into the interior. This option of making furniture will help create a unique piece of furniture.