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🎥 How to Re-Activate Your Magnetic Tack Hammer

Has your magnetic tack hammer lost its grip? Don’t worry—it’s easy to re-magnetise with just a bar magnet and a few minutes of your time.

🎥 How to Re-Activate Your Magnetic Tack Hammer

Has your magnetic tack hammer lost its grip? Don’t worry—it’s easy to re-magnetise with just a bar magnet and a few minutes of your time.

Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains

Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains

Upholstered furniture will get the occassional stain over time. Whether it's an accidental spill, a pet's muddy paws, or the aftermath of a messy eating session, upholstery fabric can fall...

Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains

Upholstered furniture will get the occassional stain over time. Whether it's an accidental spill, a pet's muddy paws, or the aftermath of a messy eating session, upholstery fabric can fall...

Upholstery Scissors and flexible metal tack strip

10 Basic upholstery tools to get started

Upholstery work can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it can also be an expensive one. However, starting out in upholstery work doesn't have to break the...

10 Basic upholstery tools to get started

Upholstery work can be a fun and rewarding hobby or career, but it can also be an expensive one. However, starting out in upholstery work doesn't have to break the...

How to choose the right upholstery needle

How to choose the right upholstery needle

Choosing the right upholstery needle makes a big difference. From curved needles for hidden stitches to double-ended ones for tackling thick layers, there’s a needle for every job.

How to choose the right upholstery needle

Choosing the right upholstery needle makes a big difference. From curved needles for hidden stitches to double-ended ones for tackling thick layers, there’s a needle for every job.

A stack of seating foam

How to cut furniture foam at home

Cutting foam can be tricky, but with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve clean, precise cuts. From scissors to electric knives, we cover the best methods for every...

How to cut furniture foam at home

Cutting foam can be tricky, but with the right tools and techniques, you can achieve clean, precise cuts. From scissors to electric knives, we cover the best methods for every...

Woven cane mesh sheets

How to replace cane mesh

Don't be intimidated by the task of replacing cane mesh (also known as pressed cane webbing). It's easier than it appears! Follow these straightforward instructions to achieve a flawless and...

How to replace cane mesh

Don't be intimidated by the task of replacing cane mesh (also known as pressed cane webbing). It's easier than it appears! Follow these straightforward instructions to achieve a flawless and...

Upholstery tools including pliers, tack lifter, staple puller and staple remover

🎥 Tools for Easy Staple & Tack Removal

If you're planning to undertake a re-upholstery project, the following staple and tack removing tools can assist you in swiftly removing the fabric.

🎥 Tools for Easy Staple & Tack Removal

If you're planning to undertake a re-upholstery project, the following staple and tack removing tools can assist you in swiftly removing the fabric.

Metal Tack Strip for upholstery

🎥 How to use metal tack strips

Metal tack strips are often used on the sides of a chairs back panel. It will give a clean, straight edge without visible staples. 

🎥 How to use metal tack strips

Metal tack strips are often used on the sides of a chairs back panel. It will give a clean, straight edge without visible staples. 

Continuous zipper on a roll

🎥 How to install a zipper head

Have you ever wanted to make your own cushions, squabs, beanbags or bags? You can easily make a zip to ANY length by using continuous zipper. Watch how to install...

🎥 How to install a zipper head

Have you ever wanted to make your own cushions, squabs, beanbags or bags? You can easily make a zip to ANY length by using continuous zipper. Watch how to install...