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How to select the right upholstery staple
Upholstery staples come in different shapes and forms. If you’re going to give upholstery a go, here’s help for buying the right staples for the right job.
How to select the right upholstery staple
Upholstery staples come in different shapes and forms. If you’re going to give upholstery a go, here’s help for buying the right staples for the right job.
A DIY Guide to Web Stretchers
A web stretcher is a handy tools essential for installing jute webbing. In this guide, we'll break down what a web stretcher is, why it's crucial for your DIY upholstery projects,...
A DIY Guide to Web Stretchers
A web stretcher is a handy tools essential for installing jute webbing. In this guide, we'll break down what a web stretcher is, why it's crucial for your DIY upholstery projects,...
🎥 Tying a button onto a wooden base
Watch this quickie video showing the tools and technique for putting buttons onto a headboard. This button application method is used for wooden based furniture. Tools & supplies: Staple gun, mattress...
🎥 Tying a button onto a wooden base
Watch this quickie video showing the tools and technique for putting buttons onto a headboard. This button application method is used for wooden based furniture. Tools & supplies: Staple gun, mattress...
Which tack strip should I use?
Back tacking is a method of attaching fabric to an outside panel without seeing any tacks or staples. But which should you choose and when?
Which tack strip should I use?
Back tacking is a method of attaching fabric to an outside panel without seeing any tacks or staples. But which should you choose and when?
Tips for fixing a saggy coil sprung seat
Replacing coil springs can be a daunting task, especially if you're not familiar with the process. However, with a little guidance and some handy tips, you can restore your seat...
Tips for fixing a saggy coil sprung seat
Replacing coil springs can be a daunting task, especially if you're not familiar with the process. However, with a little guidance and some handy tips, you can restore your seat...
How to choose right size coil spring for seats
Coil springs, also known as biconical springs, play a crucial role in providing comfort, support, and shape to furniture such as seats, backs, and arms. But what gauge and size do...
How to choose right size coil spring for seats
Coil springs, also known as biconical springs, play a crucial role in providing comfort, support, and shape to furniture such as seats, backs, and arms. But what gauge and size do...
The Art of Upholstery: Choosing the Perfect Pro...
Starting an upholstery project can be an exciting for beginners, but selecting the right piece to work on is crucial. Factors such as structural integrity, foam condition, and complexity should be carefully considered.
The Art of Upholstery: Choosing the Perfect Pro...
Starting an upholstery project can be an exciting for beginners, but selecting the right piece to work on is crucial. Factors such as structural integrity, foam condition, and complexity should be carefully considered.
How to use decorative chair nails
Decorative Nails usually have domed heads, and come in different patterns, colours and sizes. They’re used to secure outside panels and for decoration on upholstery projects.
How to use decorative chair nails
Decorative Nails usually have domed heads, and come in different patterns, colours and sizes. They’re used to secure outside panels and for decoration on upholstery projects.
🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button
Polyester buttoning twine is an excellent choice for attaching buttons in upholstery, offering strength, durability, and versatility. Its ensures buttons stay securely attached, even in high-traffic areas. Watch the video...
🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button
Polyester buttoning twine is an excellent choice for attaching buttons in upholstery, offering strength, durability, and versatility. Its ensures buttons stay securely attached, even in high-traffic areas. Watch the video...
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Upholstery Tip #21: Don't precut your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen working with upholstery webbing, avoid pre-cutting it into equal lengths. This approach is actually unnecessary, time-consuming and wasteful. Upholsterers have a far more efficient method that speeds up the process and...
Upholstery Tip #21: Don't precut your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen working with upholstery webbing, avoid pre-cutting it into equal lengths. This approach is actually unnecessary, time-consuming and wasteful. Upholsterers have a far more efficient method that speeds up the process and...
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Upholstery Tip #20: Webbing Chair Backs & Arms
Antonia MarinoWhen it comes to webbing on the back of a chair or inside arms and wings, it’s a little different from the seat. Unlike seats, where you often weave horizontal...
Upholstery Tip #20: Webbing Chair Backs & Arms
Antonia MarinoWhen it comes to webbing on the back of a chair or inside arms and wings, it’s a little different from the seat. Unlike seats, where you often weave horizontal...
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Upholstery Tip #19: Weaving your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen you’re working on your next upholstery project, take the time to weave the webbing properly—unless, of course, your chair’s design calls for something different. A well-crafted foundation is key...
Upholstery Tip #19: Weaving your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen you’re working on your next upholstery project, take the time to weave the webbing properly—unless, of course, your chair’s design calls for something different. A well-crafted foundation is key...
