My magic products to make the wood new again
You may need some basic product to restore the chair before upholstering. Basic products Here the basic ones you should have in your toolbox. White glue Wood wax Brown /…
Here you will find many upholstery tutorials techniques and tips from beginner to professional level. I hope these upholstery ressources will be usefull for you. Comment under tutorials if you have any question so I will help you if I can.
How to fix a broken arm
On this website you will find the whole tutorial to restore a modern chair like a Bridge one. Sometimes theses chairs have arms so I thought it woul be usefull…
How to remove tacks and decorative nails ?
Stripping isn't easy but having the right tool and the right gesture will change everything. To remove old tacks and nails you need this tools and this is how to…
How to end with nails properly
my secret for a perfect ending with decorative nails is simple as this old manual tool. If don't have some yet I might have another alternative for you.
How to upholster a shaped drop in seat with foam
Making complex shaped drop in seat cushion can be easy once you have the proper technique to do it. Tools and materials 3 cm high density foam Contact glue +…
How to compress the springs properly
Thi is my secret technique to push down the springs! :) Push them down like a wrestler Because I guarentee you this is how you will feel when you follow…
Webbing on the back of a chair
Sometimes you will also need webbing on the back of your chair when this one is quite big. This is for example the case of the Voltaire chair. The case…
How to remove staples like a pro.
Stripping Staple Stripping a seat made with traditional. Tacks is way more easy and than stripping one with staples. You will need some traditional manual tools to do this, at…
HOW TO secure the cord with tacks properly ? (Traditional)
How to secure the cord with tacks This is how to secure the cord with 14 mm tacks properly. This is what we call in french upholstery "une tête d'alouette".…
Upholstering a picture back chair
How to do the back of a Louis chair ? This how to cover this kind of wooden Louis chair (usualy Louis 15 or Louis Style). In this case you…