How to Restuff / Refresh Recliner Back Padding

[@djlclopez128]

Thank you for your tutorials and channel, I just subscribed so I can come back in a few weeks to fix our reclining couch! It's in terrible padding shape!

[@rogerbasker6970]

I have 2 chairs that need a new filling and this will help. Thanks

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@rogerbasker6970 - You're welcome!

[@09rossmank]

Please show us how to fix the arm stuffing!

[@Illinois_Steve]

Help! Power recliner works properly (opens, closes) except when I"m seated in it. What could it be? I'm 5'9, 195.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@steve_in_japan - Jump to the 4:28 timestamp in this video ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6qmZqKoZr6Zma8 Perhaps it will help you. If not, follow the same logic used in this diagnosis: That the weight of your body in the seat is somehow adversely affecting the wiring, connections or activation buttons.

[@myndcrym]

We have a fairly new reclining (2year old) couch from Ashley's that is cloth that we really like. But we have dips on both sides where we sit. Do you think it would be possible for me to fill our dips in?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@myndcrym - I wouldn't recommend spot-filling dips in seats. Usually the best practice there is to replace the seat foam with a higher density foam (since it shouldn't have failed in only 2 years). There are some exceptions, like when a top pad (layer) is shot, but the base layer is fine. But normally with seat foam replacement you should replace all of it at once.

[@Walking.In.Solitude]

Hello, thanks for this video. I have been experiecing tingling on one side of my mouth when I'm in my chair and I think it's because the chair has lost its padding and my head isn't supported (like you mentioned in the video). Have you come heard of this? (I've seen doctors who are clueless as to what is going on) I was weighing the pros and cons of doing it myself since I'm on a budget but after watching this video I don't think I could do this myself. Just out of curiosity, how much would all of these tools and supplies cost me, assuming I have none of them?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Walking.In.Solitude - Here's an easy way to find out how your chair would feel if you were to refresh/replace the back padding: Gather up a bunch of loose pillows & cushions of different thicknesses. Use them to provide the support that is currently lacking in your chair. I.e. -- place them where needed. If you need more support behind your head or shoulders or lumbar area, etc., place a cushion(s) there that is the proper thickness to bring back the support that is needed. This will temporarily put you into a comfortable position so that you can see if the tingling can be resolved by restuffing your chair. As for tools needed, there are no expensive tools required if you're refreshing/restuffing a slip-cover back, as shown in the video. If you don't have a slip-cover, however, you may need a staple gun. You can try renting or borrowing an electric upholstery stapler. Or, buy a cheap mechanical one.

[@boniw698]

I’ve been watching your videos for 2 years. Your knowledge is a life or should I say in my case seat saver 😉🫶 I took the plunge an redid my seat. I’m a senior widow so my strength and space is limited. I’ve found that since it’s my chair and I have no one to impress I cut what I want to stuff and close it back up with very firm self adhesive Velcro. For me it works. And easy to refill when needed. Thank you for helping us keep and repair what we have. 🌟💖

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@boniw698 - You're welcome -- good job!