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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.

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - Louise Trant (4th Dec 2025 - 22:02:29) Highly recommend Kirsty on 07742 546634. She lives in Rake and has done upholstery and made blinds for me In the past.

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - Jonathan (6th Dec 2025 - 09:17:11) Hi Allan, We are a small family run business in Liphook who do furniture transformation including the type of work you are looking for. have a look at www.kwerk-e.com and give us a call on 07717 834629 for a no obligation chat. Cheers, Jonathan

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - Richard (6th Dec 2025 - 19:10:14) I used Bakers in Haslemere to get new material for covers. Cut to size, used pliers and old screwdriver to remove the old stables and used a manual staple gun to fix the new covers. If it doesn't go quite to plan, it is easy and quick to redo

Re: Re-upholstering dining chairs - D (7th Dec 2025 - 00:32:37) Alan, this is something you can do yourself, just take your time.

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