How to Reupholster an Office Chair

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Giving your office chair a makeover is an easy way to bring personality to your work space. There are many different styles, but the office chair seen here is pretty typical. The separate back and bottom cushions make it a simple project with no sewing required.
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[@vickiecopeland7131]

I need it to be more padded. Can I add foam ?

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@vickiecopeland7131 Of course!

[@raulconcepcion3041]

What kind of paint do you used

[@DEFACTO9]

OK now Im brave enough to tackle this. cheers

[@adannacampbell5490]

I never thought this was possible until I saw this video. Made it look so easy too

[@onlinefabricstore]

Every chair is slightly different, but there is a lot of helpful information here to help you trouble shoot whatever you need to get your chair done!

[@adannacampbell5490]

@@onlinefabricstore That's true but I did it. Yaaay!!! Thank you

[@whilethedogsleeps8195]

I did it! And I love my new chair.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Great to hear!

[@GI4JYT]

I had an office chair much like this and I enjoyed it's comfort for years. I wish I still had it as I've only got pictures of it left. This type of seating is a real joy to sit on.

[@rainydaywoman365]

I didn't think it would be this easy, but I have company coming and my craft room is also a guest bedroom so my paint covered chair looked awful. This project turned out so nice. Thank you for well presented instructional video. I'm thrilled.

[@onlinefabricstore]

That's so great to hear, we'd love to see how it came out! Feel free to send us pics via email if you don't mind sharing: [e-mail]

[@faysalkus1083]

Thanks so much. I didn't know how to take the back cover off the chair I got for for free. The fabric had a rip but with your help I will give it a go.

[@marlinbundo2409]

Thanks for a great video :) My chair is a bit more complex than this one, but now I feel like there might be hope!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome, glad we could help!

[@elisehill992]

I’m currently following your video for two office chair reupholstering. They are dismantled and now unstapling the upholstery. I will be referring back to your video for the next step, stapling new fabric onto the frames which is an important part of your video right now.

[@shirlthetwirl]

Absolutely Fantastic. Going to recover my office chair. Thanks 4 sharing ❤

[@marytresame1758]

I have a chair just like this! Thank you so much for this video and it was nicely done :) I will be able to cover my chair now, thanks again :)

[@BrianCadoret]

Thank you very much for your useful tips for replacing fabric.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so very welcome 😊

[@user-tx6wp1cx8p]

Thank you i did it!

[@benkasminbullock]

Beautiful job there. I really need to fix my chair.

[@racecar789]

Very helpful, thanks

[@jadavmanoj7220]

Thank you

[@karenlancaster1461]

That looks amazing. I love the colour you painted it too! 💙

[@notimetowork]

Great tutorial! I've been wondering how to upholster my office chair and now I know :)

[@leostablet]

After 3 years, it still helps.

[@00Nick00]

Beautiful Chair and great tutorial!

[@seladoralexander7099]

Brilliant, many thanks for this, I was just going to reupholster an old grubby office chair with a decent couple of pieces of leather I cut out of an old sofa, hadn't considered spray painting the plastic, that looks like a great idea. Right then, time to get started...

[@Robbaz]

Good video!

[@jobvanwijngaarden]

Stop slacking! :D

[@milagrofrost]

Amazing...

[@IamJigle]

WHERE ARE THE VIDEOS??!!

[@BJaca-tn3om]

Become a Chair repairman today

[@barneyhands]

Thank you for sharing - perfectly explained 🙌🏻

[@pdrobautista]

Beautiifull solution, thank you so much, I am gona do it with an ald office peeling leather chair

[@onlinefabricstore]

Happy we could help, Good luck!

[@kitschydotpre4302]

thank you, this was very helpful for my diy project

[@biomedlib]

Thank you so much for this tutorial....I have a couple of office chairs I want to reupholster....after watching this tutorial, I am not longer intimidated to start the project.

[@anewtattoobynancy1]

Mahalo so much! Awesome tutorial...short and to the point. I’ve reupholstered many office chairs and other things. Was just about to start the upholstering on a chair for my Godson. Painted yesterday. First office chair tutorial I’ve ever watched. It taught me a couple things I never thought of. Much appreciated. Big Aloha from Maui. Have a blessed holiday season. 🌺🙏🤗❤️🌈🎚🕊🙌❣️

[@mishunkontrol1874]

I was stuck on the back of the chair. I didn't want it to get messed up. I wasn't sure how to remove it. Thanks for the tip. I'll give mine a try now! :-)

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad we could help!

[@SunshineQ_91Vibe]

Omg thank u this was the perfect video for me can't wait to diy my chair🥰

[@shekhargolapkar9074]

Clean and neat job. Good very good.

[@suepopoff3159]

Best video ever, this really helped! Thanks.🇨🇦

[@sue111100]

Great help! Thank you for your video.

[@artist.sanctuary.studio.d16]

Thank you! ☘

[@Billkwando]

Very clear instructions and a cute chair! Thanks!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!

[@Billkwando]

@@onlinefabricstore My chair came out great too! Thanks! :)

[@liamhenry5224]

Great video. I will try this and spray a glossy spray paint to give it some shine.

[@tracypatterson9366]

Beautiful.....thank you for sharing.

[@lillyflower1600]

thanks very much, now I've got the courage to start this work myself!

[@shadowhahod1496]

Good job, well done!

[@TheFaithtrix]

Great choice of fabric and colors. Thank you for sharing.

[@bluuncover]

It looks amazing!

[@MomentphotographyCoUk]

What a well presented, lovely video. A great result and promoting getting more life out of our things rather than just throwing them away and being wasteful.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Well said! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lastxp]

Good luck getting the back cover off some chairs as they are not made to be removed. Even though they are likely clipped on it may still end up snapping off.

[@lowkeyloki7687]

Nice! Wanted to re-cover my office chair but wasn't sure how to take it apart as I couldn't see nay screws, thanks for the tip :)

[@onlinefabricstore]

Happy we could help! They are not all the same, but hopefully this gives you the confidence to tackle your project!

[@joemaloney8839]

what staple size should we use, 5/16, 3/8 or 1/2 inch

[@bombattzorzz]

Great video. Thanks!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad you liked it!

[@AlexParkYT]

I have a gaming chair that's stitched into the whole back but this was cool lol

[@Saucyakld]

That is the best I have seen, mine is desperate to get upholstered so got the material and did this and it looks like just bought. Thank you for the tutorial

[@leostablet]

Wow...great job.

[@sk1fiend]

Great thanks ! I hope it works with plastic

[@pferguson1397]

Great Video, thanks

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@rara.k5680]

Thanks for your video it's amazing 💜 Could you tell me materials you use to spray the chair

[@george5120]

What also needs replacing is the seat cushion, underneath the fabric, because it no longer cushions the seat after it becomes crushed.

[@auspici0us_]

Super helpful thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're welcome!

[@skulltrapper]

great video

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

Lovely instruction vid - very nicely presented. Thanks so much. I would say the resale value is with a base-matching black for the plastic backing though - 😃👀 (You might try using plastic restorer (w plasticiser in it) instead of paint - sand lightly and apply. bc the black is in the plastic and not a coating. Nice even tone.)

[@tonycd2709]

Great video. How much fabric do we need?

[@undercrackers56]

I was really hoping that you would show how to replace the padding and what to replace it with.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You will want to use either rebond foam or a really high density foam. You can find them here - www.onlinefabricstore.com/product-group-foam-and-padding.aspx?density=high-density or rebond foam www.onlinefabricstore.com/product-group-foam-and-padding.aspx?product=foam&product_sub_group=rebond-foam

[@undercrackers56]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you for the kind reply. I am in United Kingdom, but at least I know what to ask for now.

[@gopalmaurya9137]

Great

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you!

[@brassboo3811]

The problem with old chairs is that they accumulate a lot of germs dust and dirt in the original stuffing so it would be useful on how to do that...

[@onlinefabricstore]

For some types of chairs, replacing the foam may be a little difficult if it has contours. But it would be done similarly to in this tutorial on how to reupholster a dining chair: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-reupholster-dining-chairs/ It's easy to cut curves in the foam with a serrated knife and you can also round the edges with scissors if needed. We suggest high density upholstery foam: www.onlinefabricstore.net/product-group-foam-and-padding.aspx?product=foam&product_sub_group=upholstery-foam

[@ThomasAFung]

I can't seem to take off the back plastic. It's cracking the plastic and there aren't any screws visible:/

[@robinisathakur]

If the cushion is quite contoured on the chair back and base (humanscale Freedom), should you glue the fabric to the foam before stapling? I basically think that if I pull it taught like your example it will be like a trampoline until the leather starts to sag…

[@onlinefabricstore]

Sure! That method would work well for your chair. I would recommend a spray like this - www.onlinefabricstore.com/pro-stick-65-hi-strength-web-spray-adhesive-.htm

[@chithungchithung7066]

Thank q for the new vidio

[@mathscichic]

When you use spray paint, does the chair not smell like that after it dries?? I used spray paint for a project and I could always smell the paint afterward.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yeah, sometimes it does take a while to air that smell out, but it should go away eventually. I don't know if there's some sort of clear coat that could help with that.

[@fasthead]

My back rest panel won't come off n there are no screws.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Chairs are constructed in many different ways, so sorry we can't help with your specific chair!

[@CarlosGarciacsharls]

Couldnt take the plastic cover of the back, is any other way apart from pulling up? it has no screws

[@onlinefabricstore]

There might be some clips. Try sliding a knife around the edges and see if you can find any clips. Be careful not to break them, because it might be a little tough to get it back into place if its broken.

[@CarlosGarciacsharls]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you for your help

[@doloreslinares8952]

Hi! I would like to se how to reupholster an Eames chair. I bought them white and the are so dirty. Thanks !!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Is it the Eames lounge chair? Looks like it could be complicated and more than a DIY job. We'd suggest a professional upholsterer, but if you want to try yourself, pay close attention to how it's put together while you deconstruct it (take photos!), then use the old pieces of vinyl as templates to cut new fabric. Reverse the steps to put it back together as close as you can to the original. Before reupholstering, you could try cleaning it with a vinyl cleaner like this: www.onlinefabricstore.net/3m-marine-vinyl-cleaner-and-restorer-16-9-oz-.htm And if that doesn't work, another option is using a vinyl spray paint: www.onlinefabricstore.net/product-group-paint.aspx?product=spray-paint&product_sub_group=fabric-and-vinyl-spray-paint Good luck!

[@ce_betancourt]

No one has mentioned anything about the beautiful redhead presenter so far? 😍

[@Nagdoll]

It's been a year and no-one has mentioned how weird creepy this is.

[@Nagdoll]

The picture of Richard O'Brien? Bro, you think that's a picture of me? Your defense to the objectively creepy comment you made on this video about chair re-upholstery is to poorly attempt to make fun of what you think I look like? I'd have thought that as a WebDev, you'd have a keener eye than that. Obviously you're not a very good one. 2 Questions: 1. Do Agilit know how desperate and objectively cringeworthy you come across? 2. How many other KZbin video's do you post comments on that are equally as uncomfortable as this one.

[@zexalex]

If the chair needs new upholstery, then it should also need new cushion material (foam).

[@sealifett8395]

Mines has a zip on the bottom of the back piece and no plastic cover

[@onlinefabricstore]

If you want to keep the zipper, follow this upholstery zipper tutorial and add it into your project! www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-sew-an-upholstery-zipper/

[@Focused-ni9qh]

Ummm yeah I’m gonna need you to go ahead and come in on Sunday... mmmm yeah

[@onlinefabricstore]

Did you get that memo about the TPS reports?

[@Focused-ni9qh]

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[@ashleydenham5867]

What if the back has fabric on it? Would it still pop off?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Hi Ashley, unfortunately this will not work with all types of office chairs like the kind that have fabric on the back instead of the plastic.

[@xGARIDx]

How about thick leather?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, that would work!

[@yorkrose7689]

It's not reupholstering, it's just re-covering.

[@amandahigley235]

Christine Bagshaw that’s true because I’m working with a new foam and it isn’t fitted for the way the chair is back piece I’d curved and oddly shaped. To get right to it, I’ve reupholstered many things and this has me frustrated. I am doing it for a friend for 20 bucks. I wouldn’t care and it would be a piece of cake. However the foam she dropped off is an inch thick and unfitting for this and it is good that top has a back piece to cover the the bunching that’s happening but this is bunching and bulgy all around the edge of the bottom and I am wondering if anyone has had this issue and knows a good fix?

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Seems like a lot of work

[@strangefolk666]

The use common sense part took me out! 😂

[@smokedpaprika611]

Great video. But the specific office chair was better before !

[@JAYRAY00]

smoked paprika - No way, it went from drab to fab. It looks awesome.

[@ignazs.5816]

Are you smoking paprika? That chair was ready to be tossed before the reupholster.

[@adityasinghal4011]

I broke while replacing my back rest cover

[@fasthead]

Aditya Singhal i can't bloody remove my back rest cover panel. No screws.

[@cap1634]

X

[@Chuzini]

I'm having a hard time getting past the vocal fry. But the instructions must be pretty good, based on the comments. Hmm..

[@onlinefabricstore]

We have subtitles so you can always watch it without sound! 🤐

[@apostolosfilippos]

Your voice cracks. No need ! Great tutorial.

[@projectpimpmyneon8234]

id kwhy it bothered me so much goddamn the way you put that spray paint on '_'

[@mabellim415]

I can hear your spit. Get a better mic please. It was so hard to watch 😂

[@kMaxRx]

I need to change the cushion.

[@barleyarrish]

thank you