How to re-upholster a Leather Captains Chair.

How to Re-upholster a Captains Chair in Rub off Leather
www.johnhuntupholstery.co.uk

[@Theekylesmith178]

I’ve watched this video about 8 times over the passed couple of years. Just love watching craftsmanship happen right in front of your eyes. 👍

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you like it John.

[@kingscrown726]

The is the first video I’ve found thats shown how edges were done around decorative wood work when upholstering, thank you for this

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you for watching. John

[@dustjunky2000]

Wow that's good work! Came here for some demonstration and got an eyeful. You make it look effortless. Bravo.

[@Johnhuntuph]

dUsTjUnKy2000 Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching John

[@nik198x]

I really really like your craftsmanship and end result. Also, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, the non-pros. If I finally take the decision to dive in I'll let you know.

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thanks for the positive comments, good luck with your upholstery work. Thanks for watching John.

[@badash13]

That rub off stuff really pumped up the drama of the chair. Nice job

[@thomaslindroos1667]

Excellent result, very nice chair John. I should start upholstering

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thomas Lindroos Thank you, and thanks for watching John.

[@MrEltapatio]

Excellent work. I wish these chairs were available in the states.

[@shamendraperera921]

Very well done John !

[@illmatic5760]

Gorgeous work from a fellow upholsterer 👍🏼

[@Johnhuntuph]

Sam Elston Thank you very much and thanks for watching John

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

Not sure why but I have always loved chairs. The eames lounger is probably the holy grail for me

[@AkishaAnthony]

Stunning makeover!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you John

[@ind_9631]

I really really like your craftsmanship and end result! 😲🙂An amazing master!! 👍👍👍

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you John

[@JohnClayCa]

Beautiful work. Where's the best ace for tools and supplies?

[@SIVASOFATUTORIAL]

Excellent finishing

[@DanYeLL2003]

This is very impressive work.

[@Johnhuntuph]

Danielle Martinos Thank you and thanks for watching John.

[@sambodutch5433]

Watching that made my day, absolutely spectacular.

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thanks for watching John

[@hpber]

Love these chairs

[@chrisf1579]

Another great job you done and what is the leather called that allows you to use rub off called.And also what thickness foams are used ,is there a thick foam then a thin foam.When making a diamond shape how do you know its not to close is there a certain gap for each thickness foam used many thanks chris i

[@Johnhuntuph]

Hi the leather is Rub off hide it’s comes in various colours. The thickness of foam is all up to the look you’re after the thicker the foam the deeper the buttons. Diamond shapes as a good rule are 2” difference as in 2” wide 4” up and down or 6 “ wide 8” up and down. It’s a case of measure and see which fits the best. Hope this helps thanks for watching John.

[@662th8]

What kind of fabric did you used to rub off the surface color?

[@sdhpCH]

Beautyful result!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you.

[@bluebowser3121]

I can't find a video on how to make Georgian style leather chairs. It's a skill I really want to learn.

[@grigoriioganyan3327]

Very good work. And what is the solution you used to remove the paint layer?

[@Johnhuntuph]

Grigorii Oganyan Hi it’s rub off leather hide and you use rub off and seal solution. I got mine from buffalo trade products Uk Thanks for watching John.

[@Handeugurlu]

John Hunt , what you call the stuff you put under the leather? Thanks

[@getindianmusiconline]

Wow! Quite impressive

[@i_the_Spirit]

Excellent craft! What kind of staple gun is that?

[@Johnhuntuph]

It’s air staple gun not sure of the name I do favour BEA staple guns great quality. John

[@PenguinMunkey]

I have the exact same chair. However the backrest broke off. How can I reattach it properly?

[@Bruti]

Great job!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you and thanks for watching John

[@felipekrt]

fantastic! good job!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Felipe Puke thank you and thanks for watching John

[@MindRiot395th]

an artist!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you and thanks for watching John.

[@UFOENGINE]

Good job. What thickness of leather did you use?

[@Johnhuntuph]

hi i used standard upholstery leather (rub off hide) its around 1.2 mm thick. thanks for watching John

[@cluelesscleric]

Absolutely outstanding! +1 sub.

[@Johnhuntuph]

Clueless Cleric Thank you very much, and thanks for watching John

[@colgsterr]

I thought there would be padding under the seat, any advice to ‘stiffen’ the seating area?

[@Johnhuntuph]

Not without re-upholstery, you may be able to undo it all then replace the foam or add padding, but it is a risk ! You may damage leather trying to do so.John

[@gfspillers]

This is beautiful work. Did you reface the buttons or get new ones?

[@Johnhuntuph]

gfspillers hi I made new buttons thanks for watching John

[@colinbryan8265]

John, have you ever thought of using 2 inch prong buttons?

[@liamrimmer9681]

Wish I had the skill to restore mine got this exact chair mosty fine bar lether below seat cushion

[@dannylee5588]

I tried to learn this but not one person I talked to was willing to teach me. I went to school bought a walking foot and was willing to work for almost nothing. Couldn't get a hand up??

[@KickAssPirate]

Does anyone know how to adjust the height of one of these that doesn't have a gas pump?

[@habibsofatutorial1886]

Good work

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you, and thanks for watching, John

[@blackhawkprashantprashant3865]

How much does it cost to reupholster a chair like that?

[@beverleymellor]

Skill 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@mudex_Craft]

its work amazing👍

[@RobertoLlumiquinga-yd2rr]

Hola buen trabajo,puedes decir que producto es o como se llama loque utilisas para sacar el color,te agradasesco por la respuesta

[@Johnhuntuph]

Sorry don’t understand. John

[@RobertoLlumiquinga-yd2rr]

Xfavor puedes decir en español gracias

[@madechoo]

Excelente....

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you, thanks for watching John

[@sammyshouseantiques4825]

Love it

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you , it’s much appreciated and thanks for watching John

[@alicjas2295]

What thickness of leather is suitable for this chair?

[@Johnhuntuph]

a s any upholstery leather will work well usually around the 1.2 mm thick. Thanks for watching John

[@alicjas2295]

@@Johnhuntuph thank you for quick answer. It will be my first project- cross your fingers, lol

[@Johnhuntuph]

a s Good luck with it, and most importantly, enjoy your restoration project it’s very fulfilling work. John

[@YoannTanguy]

well done !

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you and thanks for watching John

[@yoshigarcia9069]

Awesome!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Yoshi García cheers thanks for watching John.

[@leontiavanesyan5971]

wonderful...................................................................................

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you, thanks for watching, John.

[@leecoward4673]

John it doesn’t show how you’ve done the back of the chair , I’m really struggling.

[@Johnhuntuph]

Hi it’s just stapled on then cover the staples with nails, the same as the front.

[@mrstratau6513]

Nice.

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@beattrixer7947]

Is this a full grain analine leather? Is it UK leather?

[@beattrixer7947]

Amazing craftsmanship!

[@Johnhuntuph]

Yes it is I got it from Yarwood leather

[@RagedContinuum]

nice

[@hpber]

How can I lower the chair there's no lever

[@Johnhuntuph]

Then you can’t sorry John

[@djyshak]

This is my kinda ASMR

[@bantertv9332]

Don’t think it needed a re upholster with new leather a good clean sand smooth fine filler and repaint and condition would have got identical finish and the old leather would have been retained. Only my view but your skills are impeccable

[@Johnhuntuph]

Thanks for watching John

[@Spiceyjewboy]

I prefer it before the rub of solution was applied

[@channelchairssofabed6794]

Keep ging brother

[@RobertoLlumiquinga-yd2rr]

Gracias po la respuesta q no me la diste ,o no leiste el mensaje o eres egoista

[@filitsaroca2436]

are you the creator of this chair? maybe in another life you have created it

[@Johnhuntuph]

Unfortunately no, maybe in a past life ! John

[@deenp3761]

if satan had a chair . this is it

[@Johnhuntuph]

Ox blood leather 👌

[@deenp3761]

@@Johnhuntuph lol