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Re-upholstering dining chairs - Alan (28th Nov 2025 - 09:38:49) We have 6 solidly constructed chairs on which the 'leather' covering is starting to crack and peel away. Are there any local companies that can re-upholster them in a hardwearing fabric ? It would be ashame to dispose of them and just replace with cheap chairs.

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - DeeBee (28th Nov 2025 - 17:19:18) Try The Upholstery Yard in Blackmoor, a friend used them and was very happy. www.theupholsteryyard.co.uk

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - Not a local (28th Nov 2025 - 17:34:40) Same happened to our chairs. I replaced them myself. Brought leatherette from Dunelm. Used one of the old seat covers as a template. Each chair had approx 75 staples holding the old cover on so a staple remover is a must. They turned out great.

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - Alan (28th Nov 2025 - 18:07:38) Thanks DeeBee I emailed them 4 weeks ago and pretty sure I got no response. I've now used the contact form on their site and will follow up with a call next week. Fingers crossed. 'Not a Local' - not sure my skills are upto a DIY job - but might be tempted. Alan

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - PR (29th Nov 2025 - 09:22:16) Hello Alan, I reupholstered 6 dining chairs exactly as a previous poster did. It is not that difficult. Remove an existing cover and use as a template. I would cut the new fabric slightly larger as the original will have shrunk You will find upholstery fabric easier than leatherette Buy a staple remover for upholstery, about £6 on Amazon Hire an electric staple gun Have fun.

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