How to upholster a chair with a rug

Upholster a Chair With a Rug

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Sand the stool legs with sandpaper

Sand the stool legs with sandpaper

Clean well the stool from dirt and dust remaining after sanding.

Clean well the stool from dirt and dust remaining after sanding.

Apply Varnish based on water desired shade on the stool legs. You can repeat the act of applying if you want a deeper shade.

Apply Varnish based on water desired shade on the stool legs. You can repeat the act of applying if you want a deeper shade.

For upholstery, spray the adhesive on the seat of stool (wear a mask and work in a ventilated area). Place the foam cut by the seat size and tight it well. Cover the foam with a layer of acrylic foam.

For upholstery, spray the adhesive on the seat of stool (wear a mask and work in a ventilated area). Place the foam cut by the seat size and tight it well. Cover the foam with a layer of acrylic foam.

Cut the carpet by the seat size and left margins by the size foam's width. Spread the rug and put the stool with thick foam and acrylic foam on it.

Cut the carpet by the seat size and left margins by the size foam's width. Spread the rug and put the stool with thick foam and acrylic foam on it.

Tight the bottom side of the fabric to the seat of the stool and be sure to have stretch it uniformly.

Tight the bottom side of the fabric to the seat of the stool and be sure to have stretch it uniformly.

Cut the corners of the carpet with scissors , and "hide" the corners one behind the other as seen in pictures.

Cut the corners of the carpet with scissors , and "hide" the corners one behind the other as seen in pictures.

Fast the corners with a staple gun

Fast the corners with a staple gun

Place over the pins decorating nails.

Place over the pins decorating nails.

  • Old rug
  • Stool
  • Water-based stain
  • water-based
  • 8-10 cm thick foam
  • Acrylic cover
  • Adhesive Spray
  • Staple gun
  • Scissors
  • Hammer
  • Decorating nails