DIY UPHOLSTERY FOR BEGINNERS : How To Reupholster A Chair

BYOT shows how to reupholster a chair from start to finish. This DIY makeover is a full step by step upholstery for beginners tutorial. It may take some time for this chair makeover, but the reupholstery transformation is well worth all of the hard work on this do it yourself project. With just a few materials and tools you can transform your an old furniture item into something is very eye catching. Bring Your Own Tools (BYOTools #39).
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Material List:
-Fabric
-White Poly-Cotton Fabric
-1/2" HD Foam goo.gl/rsTRsF
-Spray Adhesive goo.gl/txPiKf
-1/2" Cardboard Tack Strip goo.gl/2D1c2r
-Metal Tack Strip goo.gl/vyFwiv
-Black Dusk Cover goo.gl/yf3ENm
-Stapels
Tools:
-Stapel Gun goo.gl/mUbZ1Y
-Rubber Hammer goo.gl/qTdcZa
-Needle Nose Pliers goo.gl/BNtbNV
-Hammer goo.gl/DQx5ES
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- ALO Upholstery goo.gl/R5T8uW
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[@Jaguwarps]

I have two chairs EXACTLY like this I got the years ago, intending to reupholster then. I've been a little intimidated, but this helps, thank you

[@Nicola_Kluge]

Thank you for an awesome and fun tutorial!

[@susanbodish9864]

I really enjoyed you! Yer funny! Enjoyable to watch!! ONE thing I can't stand! The word is Height!!!! Please don't pronounce it as heigth!! No TH TH TH! LOLOLOL. Sorry! Forgive me! Otherwise I'd give this video a 10/10!!! I learned so much! THANKYOU!!!

[@DIYDalia]

I was wondering how to use that type of tack strip!! Thank you!! No sew reupholstery 🙏🏼

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Dalia. Thanks so much for watching and keep up the great work on your channel.

[@MutiJezabella]

Thats the best first attempt ive seen friend. Im self taught too and very proud of my efforts, about to attempt my most challenging project soon.. A gorgeous antique chaise. Thank you for all the extra tips. Never used fabric spray before i think that will be a huge time saver

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Soni and thanks so much for watching and for subscribing. Its greatly appreciated and good luck on your next project :)

[@juliaharris1]

This video helped me to figure out what I can do to save my severely peeling bonded leather sectional. Thank you!

[@laimaroscher5954]

So beautiful! Thank you!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear laima. Thanks for watching!

[@zu6269]

Woot woot! Nice videos man!

[@beatricelutchmiah8399]

Thanks for all the tips!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Beatrice and thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed :)

[@CatherineBerrouet]

I just loved your furry helper (ie puppy!) hehehe, he was NEVER in the way lol #SoCute

[@sunnysunnysunny3186]

love the teaching part of it

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for watching.

[@soxpeewee]

The shape of the chairs is awesome

[@BYOTools]

Right?! Love this style. Thanks for watching Carol and hope you subscribed.

[@richardleite6183]

I love it ! I really like your channel.

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for the support Richard.

[@getoffmylawn2246]

Thank you so much! This was a great help!!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. Good luck on your project and hope you subscribed.

[@craftingwithnathalie74]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯Holy canolli you made it look easy. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@BYOTools]

RIGHT?! haha. Love how it turned out. Thanks for watching Nathalie.

[@sharajacobs8724]

You did a great job well done.🙂

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Shara and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed :)

[@kileysmith8369]

I am so excited that another beginner attempted the same chairs. I have two of them that I have accumulated over the years through FB Marketplace. They don't match each other (or anything in my house), but they are so comfortable and cool looking! I can't wait to upolster them and this channel is helping me to not feel so overwhelmed by the process. I know this is an older video (and I have no subscribed to the channel) do you have any estimate of the amount of time on labor a single chair took and/or the total estimated cost per chair (not including the chair, just the materials). Thank you so much!

[@eddiecontreras171]

Wow.why did I just find this channel? I love it!

[@BYOTools]

Sorry for the late reply Eddie but thanks so much for watching and subscribing. Greatly appreciate the support and hope your still enjoying the channel.

[@cillyede]

Well done!

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for the support Hu Ko.

[@fashionstranslator]

Just picked up these exact chairs! Thank you for this awesome tutorial

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. Good luck on your own project and hope you subscribed :)

[@colleenthomas5853]

Where did you find them?

[@fashionstranslator]

@@colleenthomas5853 Facebook Marketplace

[@keishawalker4448]

great job

[@billyethridge1558]

Now on to the second chair. Wow, what a beautiful job you did. Leaving the front fabric on was clever. It was probably hard to keep the sticky glue off the fabric while placing it on the chair. Great job.

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for watching Billy and the continued support. Much appreciated.

[@mumandauntyglad]

This not the professional way to recover this chair.

[@roosterfarms9735]

This is very helpful Ty!! --> Can i use that staple gun without an air compressor? Or can i use a non-compressor staple gun as effectively/easily?

[@CherylMartin-gt1ob]

You make this look so easy. I have the same chairs. How much fabric did you buy for one chair?

[@MariMari-vq8hl]

Finally! I never knew that black cover was called a “dust cover” 😂 I have a chair my toddler ripped the underside black cover and I didn’t know what it was called or where to get them! Learning something knew from you while binging your video 😂

[@BYOTools]

YES!!!! LOL! Great to hear MM and glad my videos are helping. Thanks so much for the support.

[@kaylabutler8191]

This was fantastic!!!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Kayla and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed.

[@kaylabutler8191]

@@BYOTools I did :) 👍🏻

[@ericawilliams5726]

Thanks a bunch

[@156aliciasy]

Nice!!!

[@In_a_mode]

What a great educational video! Thanks for the humor. I will be trying something soon. You guys did a great job.

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed.

[@diassyaissatou1416]

Waouh super !!!!

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and thanks for watching Diassy. Hope you subscribed.

[@tonycummings4588]

just going to proceed and watch this video

[@cindymurphy2946]

What gage of staples are you using?

[@Zoe-sc3oj]

I like the work you've done but also your rabi joke then just silence in the video 😂😂 funny dude

[@BYOTools]

Gotta provide a little humor in the videos right?! Haha! Thanks so much for watching Zoe and hope you subscribed.

[@allisonosburn1815]

Really like the video! I'm wanting to do a chair just like this. How has the fabric adhesive held up with time? Has the fabric stayed in place well? Thanks!

[@mumandauntyglad]

It's not as easy, as it looks.

[@takishacody3184]

What were name of the tools used

[@KLAUDIA-ui3tq]

💙💙💙💙💙‼️perfect

[@cheri5208]

When you tuck the fabric into the creases between each channel of the clamshell, does it stay in there?

[@BYOTools]

As long as you use the fabric adhesive first then yes it stays. Hasn’t moved since. Thanks for watching Cheri and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@puke4484]

Discovered ur channel a couple of weeks ago and loving these vids. They are very entertaining to watch and very instructive keep up the good work :) (u deserve so much more subscribers :D)

[@subsidizedglam2624]

This looks like the EXACT same color that I chose for my living room furniture

[@BYOTools]

That must mean you have great taste....... haha ;) Thanks so much for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@subsidizedglam2624]

It was great! Thank you ❤️

[@Geodessiaable]

Thanks for taking me on this journey, I learned a lot... I just wish the fabrics used on the chair were reversed XD

[@editastarobinskaya5910]

hi can you tell me the sprayer name which you used

[@BYOTools]

www.joann.com/force-field-fast-tack-uphol-adhesive-12oz/10701902.html This is the exact one that I used but there are plenty of others that you can find one amazon. Thanks for watching Edita and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@mssixty3426]

Beautiful fabric selection! Keyword: patience - reason I won't attempt this! That chair style looks way difficult.

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear and YES I basically chose the hardest chair style to take on right from the start haha. At least they should be getting easier from hear on out haha. Thanks for watching.

[@edmichaelson472]

Not too difficult! I have two chairs that were quoted at over $1k to professionally reupholster both. Think I'll DIY.

[@amyrotella9432]

what is the name of this type of chair specifically? I cannot find the style anywhere!

[@BYOTools]

I’ve seen it called a clam shell chair but I don’t know if that is the correct term haha! Thanks for watching Amy and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@tinkerbellrox96]

i found achair just like this locally on offer up for $20 👀

[@shdavidchung877]

Is it okay to cover a leather sofa the same way with a fabric as well?

[@BYOTools]

Good questions David but unfortunately I don't know for sure. The adhesive might have a hard time permanently bonding to leather. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@shdavidchung877]

@@BYOTools thank you for the reply! I see :(

[@icelandic1717]

you mentioned other channels that inspired you?

[@BYOTools]

Here is the link to ALO Upholstery. goo.gl/R5T8uW Its a great channel for upholstery work. Thanks for watching.

[@sypher0101]

Did you at least wash the fabric on the chair before covering it?

[@BYOTools]

You don’t want to wash out all the natural old chair smell..... lol jk! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@Claudia-nu7dc]

The audio needs some work but otherwise great video!

[@mrbilllollar]

Inevitably…

[@TG_33]

Love this. And u have an attractive face lol

[@eoinkavanagh8962]

Ermmm!!!

[@BYOTools]

Is that a good or bad Ermmmm?.... haha. Thanks for watching no matter what Eoin.

[@vegasheat71]

This should be called an upholstery hack. Since you didn't completely re-uhpolster it .

[@aurakl2407]

umm ya impatience on the top part did not work out. The creases look so messy and unprofessional, that would drive me crazy. I commend you for doing it, but people learn from this- Take your time!

[@whale8483]

reupholster or just simply sticking something over it...

[@Parabella115]

Only real ones pronounce it “Heighth”

[@Ojb_1959]

🤭

[@DebStarwalt]

Rabbi 😂🤣

[@matthewcamellato2293]

I'm sorry my guy it looked better before

[@mackenzieralston3509]

*wears knee pads but not shoes*

[@luckymeena3919]

Finishing not good

[@mukhtiyarkhan8928]

Your work not finishing

[@BYOTools]

Ya I know but chair number two will be a lot easier then the first one right?! haha. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@robertstockamp6992]

A video to show people how not to upholster a chair.

[@BYOTools]

Ooo come on Robert. The chair still is as comfy as can be at least haha. Thanks for watching though.

[@kileysmith3442]

I thought he did a great job of letting us know his expertise (or lack thereof) and completed the project in a way that can be reproduced by others

[@mucahitcemen4802]

O iş öyle yapılmaz kardeş işçilik berbat

[@BYOTools]

haha. yeni başlayanlar için çalıştı ve bir daha yapmayacağım. Şimdi bunu mükemmeliyetçilere bırakacağım. İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler

[@mumandauntyglad]

Thats not upholstery! Thats bodge up.

[@arabaackon2894]

Said inevitably wayyyyy to much

[@BYOTools]

Words are hard sometimes......LOL! Thanks for watching Araba and I've reduced the usage in more recent videos. check them out :)

[@henriettasnodgrass3499]

it doesn't look that good, sorry.