How To Reupholster An Old Office Chair

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • I'm going to show you how to turn your junky old chair into a custom, one of a kind piece of furniture. I got this office chair a few months ago from a thrift store and now it's time for some up-scaling. I'm pretty thrifty so I picked up a yard and a half of clearance fabric to recover this turd and, with a little fiddling and some luck, this chair will have new life again.
    I'm very much a beginner at upholstery so if I do something that I should have let me know, I'd love to improve.
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    How To Reupholster An Old Office Chair
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 109

  • @Myskitti
    @Myskitti 5 років тому +65

    Wow somehow this tutorial managed to be on the EXACT chair im looking to give a facelift, score!

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  5 років тому +3

      That's awesome! glad I could help

    • @bribribritany
      @bribribritany 3 роки тому +1

      I live for when that happens. Such wonderful luck.

    • @afti03
      @afti03 3 роки тому +1

      ha, i just watched another video where the guy was working on the exact chair i have, pretty neat

    • @debiraragsdale740
      @debiraragsdale740 2 роки тому +1

      Same! 2 years larer. What luck!

    • @VenusianSanctuary
      @VenusianSanctuary 2 роки тому +1

      SAME!!!! Lol!!!

  • @5dearjohn
    @5dearjohn 5 років тому +13

    I have to recover my old office chair. You have shown a way that can be done by a non-upholsterer like myself. Thank you.

    • @weicaihan5545
      @weicaihan5545 3 місяці тому

      Me too, I gonna redo mine 😊

  • @Raven.flight
    @Raven.flight 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks, this helped. I'm planning on doing mine as well, but will probably go an extra step and put better cushioning in my chair as my butt gets sore sitting on my current chair.

  • @galeon3404
    @galeon3404 5 років тому +11

    Thanks. This was exactly what I was looking for. I had a chair once that I only redid the arms using old satin pajama leg bottoms. Loved it and for the softness too,

  • @YourFriendlyInsuranceAdjuster
    @YourFriendlyInsuranceAdjuster 3 роки тому +5

    It's too bad these chairs get junky after a few years! I wish the "leather" was stronger, or it was easier/cheaper to get them reupholstered. I see so many of these chairs left near the dumpster.

  • @JohannaNemo
    @JohannaNemo 5 років тому +7

    Thank you for posting this. My hubby has acquired a perfectly functional office chair that is a bit of an eyesore, but incredibly comfy. I am looking forward to following in your footsteps. I will pay attn to where the screws are located...

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  5 років тому

      I'm glad I could help. I'd love to see some pictures when you're done :)

  • @selwyn13
    @selwyn13 3 роки тому +2

    Is there anyway you could post up follow up pictures? I’m curious to c how it has held up

  • @JRS-iq9pz
    @JRS-iq9pz 3 роки тому +1

    I would have picked a different pattern cloth for the chair myself. But you were saving money.

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  3 роки тому

      Ya its what I could get at the time. I've since replaced it with leather

  • @tmg1258
    @tmg1258 4 роки тому +6

    Did I miss something I didn’t see the back of chair. Great video, please add the back view

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  4 роки тому +1

      I just stapled the original backing back on it to hid all the extra fabric.

    • @conniedowty3219
      @conniedowty3219 4 роки тому +1

      @@BlanchBrothersStudio can you show us how you did that please

  • @vishwanathsharma8392
    @vishwanathsharma8392 Рік тому

    Thanks a ton. I am actually planning to replace the fabric on my chair so in a way this video was a bit helpful.

  • @AwareOCE
    @AwareOCE 11 місяців тому

    Actually super helpful, just about to do this to an old office chair and was wondering how to go about it

  • @roobscoob47
    @roobscoob47 Місяць тому

    ok... Now where can I send you my chair~ 😁

  • @htennek1
    @htennek1 2 роки тому

    NICE. now i know it is not going to be as hard as I thought. Mine had the PVC falling apart and flaking. I covered everything in black duct tape, but I had some old sheets around, so I will just dye those and start a stapling!

  • @leerock4ever81
    @leerock4ever81 Рік тому

    Can you show the back rest?

  • @masvas1
    @masvas1 3 роки тому

    Damn. Right on. If that's all there's too it, then I'm gonna do it too. Thanks for the motivation.

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome. I've got another office chair video coming out soon that's more in-depth

  • @jessiebessie92
    @jessiebessie92 4 роки тому +4

    This is the exact chair I have! I’m curious tho, how did you cover the back? Wouldn’t it show the staples and stuff?

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  4 роки тому +2

      You wrap it just like everything else and then I just stapled on another piece of fabric over top. You do see the staples but if you take your time with the spacing and position it looks fine

    • @jessiebessie92
      @jessiebessie92 4 роки тому

      Devin's Art Studio thank you! 😁

  • @HTA25
    @HTA25 3 місяці тому +1

    New side hustle

  • @HeavenlyBridegroomMusic
    @HeavenlyBridegroomMusic 5 місяців тому

    Great vid

  • @ClaudiaCecilia
    @ClaudiaCecilia 4 роки тому +1

    oh my gosh thannk u for this vid dude - simple and easy straight to the point

  • @WinWithKeshia
    @WinWithKeshia 5 років тому

    It looks really nice. It actually goes with the space.

  • @tennisnut5512
    @tennisnut5512 4 роки тому

    This video was perfect. I have an old office chair that I want to use in the corner of the guest room.

  • @luckychucky3426
    @luckychucky3426 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much I think I'm going to do my chair now nice job dude thank you for putting it on UA-cam

  • @blossom1643
    @blossom1643 Рік тому

    Hey Thanks!! You really do a nice demo. Not too much talkin but Enough that we Get it!! I hate to slur my on Kind but sometimes us broads Talk too Much! Thanks again my chair is exactly the same too!! ✌️

  • @onlinevoice195
    @onlinevoice195 3 роки тому +1

    Why don't you use the leftover flowery cloth for your handles as well?

  • @conniedowty3219
    @conniedowty3219 4 роки тому +1

    Can you show us how you remove the back of the top on the chair please

  • @D.N.R.911
    @D.N.R.911 3 роки тому

    Dude, touchdown, thanks for sharing!

  • @glenp.8241
    @glenp.8241 5 років тому +5

    2:45 really close call

  • @kipjohnston2184
    @kipjohnston2184 Рік тому

    Cool my kind of dyi! Thanks!!

  • @InsouciantSage
    @InsouciantSage Рік тому

    Thanks for the idea!

  • @machoo1335
    @machoo1335 11 місяців тому

    how did you removed the arm / handles ?

  • @whatta1501
    @whatta1501 2 роки тому

    I want to take off the old material though because i rescued the chair.

  • @234sail
    @234sail Рік тому

    Thanks for a well done video. Nice work!

  • @lisafreake5473
    @lisafreake5473 15 днів тому

    U didn’t explain how to do the back

  • @funnystuff_-pj3ho
    @funnystuff_-pj3ho 5 років тому +1

    The power stapler tool that you are using seems to be very study, what would you recommend for a new user, with minimal affordable price?

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  5 років тому

      You can get a manual staple gun for 10 or 12 bucks... just make sure you buy HEAVY DUTY staples that fit the gun you buy

  • @kazpaul75
    @kazpaul75 4 роки тому +1

    I've just been given an old worn chair that looks the same kind as yours, I can't wait to have a go at recovering it.

  • @popwarhomie
    @popwarhomie 4 роки тому

    Funny I have the exact same chair that has been flaking off the "leather" everywhere. I pulled it apart today and realized my staple gun is broken and the staples were too long anyways... Guess I will continue tomorrow when I get a new staple gun and staples.

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  4 роки тому

      Ya somehow this chair is really popular. Good luck on your project. If you send me some pics I can put em in pt 2

  • @duckyd7002
    @duckyd7002 4 роки тому +1

    Me: why are office chairs so expensive??
    This video
    Me thinking about the old chair in the office: I think I'm about to Stew

  • @districtwashington7461
    @districtwashington7461 Рік тому

    I have a chair just like that thank you I will do that

  • @davidbloomberg1169
    @davidbloomberg1169 4 роки тому +1

    What type of stapler & staples did you use ??

  • @brunovincent1969
    @brunovincent1969 7 місяців тому

    Nice, but damn, what a horrible fabric that will get dirty in 3 weeks! Why didn't use someting dark or black?

  • @CKSylvest81
    @CKSylvest81 4 роки тому

    Do you think that some of the faux leather material you can find at Hobby Lobby, JoAnn Fabric etc. would work as well for a project like this? Thanks for posting, your video saved me from throwing out an old chair and instead I'll try to breathe new life into it!

  • @zexalex
    @zexalex 4 роки тому

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

    • @artsymarsy8480
      @artsymarsy8480 3 роки тому

      Not necessarily. Depends on the condition of the foam.

  • @Chevifier
    @Chevifier 3 роки тому

    Ive had this chair for 4 or more years i should probably just buy a new one lol

  • @nicoleharris4192
    @nicoleharris4192 4 роки тому

    Any suggestions for replacing cushions? My chair is DECADES old, the cushions are completely worn out and I unfortunately can't afford to buy a new chair.

  • @brucewilds7102
    @brucewilds7102 3 роки тому +1

    Did you notice he darn near took a chunk out of his hand? a word to the wise, those small knifes can be dangerous.

  • @SchmuckMartin
    @SchmuckMartin 3 роки тому +1

    Good tutorial, but that fabric...I think it gave me a seizure.

  • @Landon_Chrud
    @Landon_Chrud 3 роки тому

    I assumed that reupholstering would mean u would take off all the old material and replace it

  • @fredflintstone1547
    @fredflintstone1547 3 роки тому

    that was easy

  • @squigglyphrank9348
    @squigglyphrank9348 4 роки тому

    My dude! Glad I found this video. I was about to start stitching. That woulda been a sht show

  • @programadordebug
    @programadordebug 4 роки тому

    How u did to get off the arm?

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  4 роки тому

      Your chair might be different, but on my chair there are 4 screws on the side that screw into the seat and backrest.

  • @dreamwonder1465
    @dreamwonder1465 Рік тому

    Can you do it for me?

  • @ct5006360
    @ct5006360 2 роки тому

    I use a pair of socks for the arm rests!

  • @Arrietta1977
    @Arrietta1977 5 років тому

    How much fabric did you use all together?

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  5 років тому

      I think it was only half a yard, but I don't remember exactly

    • @Arrietta1977
      @Arrietta1977 5 років тому

      @@BlanchBrothersStudio Thanks

    • @terrykline5142
      @terrykline5142 5 років тому +1

      @@Arrietta1977 1 1/2 yards for seat and back of chair!

  • @koukouvania
    @koukouvania 3 роки тому

    Did you not make some underpants out of the remaining material? What a waste!

  • @Uglylizard66
    @Uglylizard66 8 місяців тому

    Nice video tyty. Fabric ugly hehe but hey as long u happy.

  • @AlexTubu
    @AlexTubu 5 років тому +1

    🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @artistsometimes2729
    @artistsometimes2729 4 роки тому

    0:19 cutie ^_^

  • @TheHazelip
    @TheHazelip Рік тому

    The difference between your music volume and your narration volume is terrible and the music is painfully loud.

    • @BlanchBrothersStudio
      @BlanchBrothersStudio  Рік тому +1

      Sorry about that. This is one of my first videos and I didn't know what I was doing yet

  • @einarabelc5
    @einarabelc5 4 роки тому +1

    This shouldn't be the reccomended video. There's no info on the backrest. At least change the title.

  • @6977warrior1
    @6977warrior1 5 років тому +3

    Is this what a gay person would use for fabric?

  • @hoodieninja70
    @hoodieninja70 3 роки тому

    This isn't really a How-To video since you don't give any real instructions, amount of fabric needed, or show all the steps.

  • @heinrichmaneuver6871
    @heinrichmaneuver6871 2 роки тому

    The fabric you chose could not be any uglier lmao

  • @novachannel1981
    @novachannel1981 6 років тому +8

    This a joke? This isn't reupolstrey

    • @CAFcorey
      @CAFcorey 5 років тому +10

      it looks better than it did before doesnt it?

    • @mcwotty8670
      @mcwotty8670 5 років тому +1

      @@CAFcorey Yes, in the same way that cutting your eyes out would make it look better than before.

    • @yuub0t413
      @yuub0t413 5 років тому +5

      @@mcwotty8670 Ya can't look without your eyes dummy

    • @nejrento1178
      @nejrento1178 5 років тому +5

      Are you the king of reupholstery? Hmm? What? No, didn't think so.

  • @suavecitos100
    @suavecitos100 2 роки тому

    That’s looks crappy!!

  • @luigolz6265
    @luigolz6265 4 роки тому

    Good work, bad taste.