How to replace broken base in dining room chair with Craig Hughes

[@bluesigh]

Thanks for this - just wondering what material you used for the bottom? Also what happens if you need to replace that same chair another time, but you've glued the foam to the wood - do you just have to replace the foam then, or can you rip it off?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

I used MDF as a base because it is stronger than chipboard, if you need to replace it again don't just rip the foam off it will damage use a scrap to remove it then it can be reused!

[@bluesigh]

@@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077 Thanks for the quick reply! Also thanks for the MDF tip - my question was about the black material you'd used for the final bottom part, but your answer was also useful too! Can you use any material for the final bottom?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

@@bluesigh you can use anything you like preferably something not too thick, cotton is ideal, I use what is called black dypril which is specifically made for bottom of furniture!

[@bluesigh]

@@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077 thanks again, that's really helpful!

[@oliviarehema5853]

Very informative thank you.

[@connieadams607]

Thank u For showing us how you fix this issue. U R the BEST .

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

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[@brianculliton3969]

Is there a reason you didn't drill holes in the new base?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

@brianculliton3969 I would only put holes in the base if it was upholstered in leather or vinyl. Any fabric that is breathable and lets the air through doesn't need holes.

[@elfeaf]

What kind of spray glue did you use? Also, do you recommend cutting mdf with circular saw?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

It is a a specific heavy duty upholstery adhesive suitable for foam, need to make sure it can be used on foam or it will dissolve it! Hope this helps?

[@SamanthaConnelly-jp3gs]

What types of wood would you recommend for dining room chair bases?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

MDF or plywood try to avoid chipboard!

[@kramera1b]

@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077 great video - good to really understand how the supports work in these chairs. If the base support is curved like those used in some danish chair (teak and base is upholstered), do you know what technique is used to re-fabricate it? Or perhaps the curve is created by tightening down the board on angled side supports?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

If the base board is flexible enough then screwing down to a angled support will create the curve if thicker ply is used then it is usually steamed to create the curve!

[@kramera1b]

Thanks for the further insights!@@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077

[@ashleyallen4941]

What weight of wadding did you use? Is it 2oz? or 4oz. Thanks for letting me know.

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

It doesn`t really matter if you use 2oz or 4oz just keep them all the same, don`t go any thicker than 4oz. Hope this helps?

[@ashleyallen4941]

Used 4oz dacron..worked a treat..thank you!

[@ashleyallen4941]

Nice helpful video by the way...especially on the 4 holes for the air escape. Added them to my MDF and works perfectly.

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

@@ashleyallen4941 Glad it helped with your project!

[@oliviarehema5853]

Is there a video for attaching it back to the chair?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

They usually drop in a recess or if it sits on top the frame then the usual method is centralise side to side and push fully back against frame then screw in position. Hope this helps.

[@alanatolstad4824]

How embarassing for the someone who broke the seat! I don't have upholstered kitchen chairs, but I do use my vintage ones occasionally for the purpose of getting up top safely!---I keep telling myself I want to upholster some free stacking chairs, but I'm never dedicated enough to actually get to it. And even tho' I've watched those shows that do upholstering, and putting on the batting, it never registered with me how important it is to add that. --- I liked the look of that staple puller. I don't have need of one, but occasionally I have boxes to break down for the recycling bin, that have staples I want to remove before flattening the cardboard, & that tool of yours would make my efforts a lot easier than a screw driver & pliers!---Thanx Craig. I love watching you work.

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

Thanks Alana, glad you enjoy what I do & I will post more videos when I can!

[@shoroukhanafy631]

What is the thickness of the MDF board?

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

On these larger seats I use 18mm smaller ones & seats where board is fixed to frame 12.5mm