How to drag a computer chair?

The workplace of any person should be as convenient and comfortable as possible so that he can work fully and productively for a long time. The presence of a computer chair allows you to work well both at the computer and with paperwork at the table. Due to regular sitting on a computer chair, its upholstery often deteriorates, which makes the appearance of the product unattractive, and the use of the chair less pleasant. To change the upholstery, you need to know exactly how to do it.

A beautiful and comfortable computer chair allows you to be in it for a long time at work, without feeling any discomfort. Over time, the upholstery begins to deteriorate, and then it is worth changing. You can use the services of specialists, but this will cost a round sum equal to half the cost of a new product. Self-hauling has a number of obvious advantages:

• lack of payment for the work of the master;
• the constriction process can take about one hour, which is much faster than handing over the chair to the workshop;
• all processes are carried out at home;
• relatively low costs - you will only need to purchase materials.

To make a worn chair look attractive again, you need to choose the right fabric. Among the main options, it is worth highlighting the following.

1. Artificial leather - looks like leather, is inexpensive, can be presented in a wide variety of colors, but due to the peculiarities of the material, it has weak indicators of wear resistance and will soon begin to wear off.
2. Leather - a beautiful and practical material, but has a high cost.
3. Thin materials - they can be of different textures, densities and colors, they look beautiful on the chair, but are prone to puffs, cuts and stains.

Among the most popular and frequently used materials for upholstery of a computer chair are suede, flock, velor, chenille, jacquard. When choosing the material for the armchair upholstery, it is worth weighing all its positive and negative sides, deciding on the color scheme so that the new upholstery is in harmony with other furniture in the room.

As soon as the issue with the choice of fabric is resolved, you can proceed to the procedure for taking measurements, on which the success of the entire event will depend. There are several ways to get correct measurements:

1. measure the length and width of the back and seat of the chair and add 5 cm to the total figures, which will go to the turn, and, if necessary, an additional foam layer;
2. disassemble the computer chair and remove the old upholstery, using which to measure the required amount of fabric for the constriction.

So that the process of replacing the upholstery on the computer chair goes well and as quickly as possible, you need to have all the necessary tools with you, among which there should be:

• furniture stapler with staples - with it you can quickly and reliably fix new material on the seat and back;
• a device for removing furniture staples - needed for safe and quick work on changing old upholstery;
• pliers;
• a set of pins to secure the new upholstery before installation;
• a screwdriver or screwdriver - with their help, you can quickly untwist the chair and, after tightening, reassemble it;
• tape measure - for making measurements and creating a pattern;
• scissors - needed to cut a pattern.

Having prepared the tool and fabric for the constriction, you can begin work.

Padding a computer chair is not the most difficult procedure, but for its successful implementation, you need to know a number of nuances. Having no experience of such work, it is worth watching a video or reading a series of articles with a detailed description of all stages of work in order to understand exactly what stages have to go through. Fitting a computer chair with your own hands is quite simple, if you have all the necessary tools, knowledge with you, and do not rush through the work process.

To change the old upholstery for a new one, you need to decide on a material that will last as long as possible, will be convenient to use, and most importantly, pliable during work, which is especially important for those who lack experience. In the absence of any tools that should be available at the time of the beginning of the constriction, it is worth buying them in addition or borrowing them from friends, otherwise there is a risk of difficulties in the course of work.

When performing the alteration for the first time, it is worth having an assistant who will insure, help and control that everything is done correctly.

Once all the questions about replacing the upholstery are clarified, the tools and materials are ready, the process can begin. The first step is to disassemble the chair, removing all the main elements from it, on which the material will be replaced. The first recommendation is to remove the backrest, for which the screw with a large round head, located immediately behind the seat, is unscrewed. When the screw is removed, the backrest is removed from the metal case to which it was attached. For the convenience of work, it is better to unscrew the metal corner that connects the two parts of the chair.

When the backrest is fully ready for use, you can start disassembling the seat. The first step is to unscrew the handles, if any. There are bolts under the seat with which the handles are attached to the base of the chair; after removing them, the handles can be easily removed. The next step is to loosen the bolts holding the seat to the base, allowing full access to this part for restoration.

To avoid problems when assembling a computer chair, it is worth putting all the parts in one place, and especially small ones - in a small container or box. As soon as the parsing procedure is completed, you can proceed directly to replacing the old upholstery with a new one.

Old upholstery is usually attached to the computer chair with furniture staples, which should be removed. If a staple remover is available, then this procedure will take a minimum of time and effort, otherwise you can use a flat screwdriver or other similar tool. Once the old material has been removed, the quality of the foam must be assessed. If it is suitable for use, then you can leave it in place and work only with the cloth. When the foam is damaged and needs to be replaced, the old layer must be removed.

For the convenience of work, it is better to turn the chair over, placing it on a new foam rubber sheet, which will allow you to quickly and clearly outline the seat. Once the soft part is cut, it must be tried on, making sure that the measurements were taken correctly and the part fits. To prevent the foam rubber from slipping or wrinkling while using the chair, and also not interfering with the process of constricting, you need to fix it with furniture brackets.

It is recommended to use a furniture stapler carefully so as not to injure yourself. When choosing the size of the staples, it is advisable to buy them at least 8 mm, which will ensure good fixation and safety during use. You will need to use a stapler not only for fastening the foam rubber, but also for fixing the new upholstery.So that the material that will be used to decorate the chair fits in size, you can use the old upholstery by redrawing the pattern from it. To ensure the correct tension of the fabric, you need to fasten it from the inside of the chair immediately vertically, and then horizontally.

Having evenly distributed the foam rubber and fixing it with high quality, correctly replacing the fabric part, you can proceed to the final part, which involves the assembly of the finished product.

In order to assemble the computer chair after the constriction procedure, it is important to assemble all the parts in the same order as they were taken apart. Having prepared the updated elements, the seat, and, if necessary, the back, it is necessary to immediately attach the base to which all other elements will be screwed. On the seat, armrests and a metal structure for the back are attached to the base. If the backrest was tightened, then after putting on the base, it must be inserted into a metal corner and clamped with a bolt with a large plastic head.

Before you sit down on a chair and try the fruits of your work, you should go through all the fasteners and check their reliability in order to prevent deformation or untwisting of any parts. As soon as the full check is completed, you can safely sit on the armchair and enjoy the new, beautiful and comfortable furniture.

In order for the computer chair to serve as long as possible, when planning a banner, it is worth choosing the right type of material. It is worth focusing on the following parameters:

• material opportunities - fabrics can have a wide range of prices, therefore it is important to understand what you can count on;
• Interior Design - when choosing the color, structure and print of the fabric, you need to take into account the interior of the room in which the furniture is located;
• degree of furniture exploitation - the choice of material should be based on how often the chair will be used.

If the computer chair is completely upholstered with material, then it must be replaced everywhere so that the appearance of the product remains presentable. In addition to the seat and backrest, armrests, which are also upholstered with fabric, are very often heavily rubbed, therefore, when buying material, it is worth including their dimensions in the size of the future canvas. The upholstery of the armrests is no different from working with other parts of the chair, they are immediately disassembled, then the old materials are replaced with new ones and the finished product is collected. If the handles have wooden elements, it is recommended to update them by covering them with varnish or stain, which will make the appearance of the finished product more presentable.

So that caring for the chair does not cause great difficulties, it is worth choosing not only strong and sturdy fabric. In addition, it must be water-repellent and easy to clean. If a question arose in choosing a color, then it is better to buy a plain material, since the presence of a pattern may necessitate the selection of elements, which will increase the consumption of matter, respectively, and the cost, duration of work.

An equally important point will be the choice of foam rubber, which is located under the upholstery. If its thickness or density is too small, then the comfort from using such a chair will be minimal. The choice of thickness should depend on the type of chair and the weight of the person sitting on it. To increase the shock-absorbing properties and keep the soft parts of the chair elastic as long as possible, you can lay a sheet of expanded polyethylene on the base, which has greater elasticity and will not sag over time. By placing polyethylene, high-quality foam rubber and upholstery material, you can create a more comfortable computer chair than it was originally, and use it comfortably for a long time.

A detailed video about hauling a computer chair with your own hands can be viewed below.