How Do You Recover Bar Stools with Backs?

Recovering a bar stool with a back is a realistic weekend project, and the results depend far more on preparation than on upholstery skill. This guide takes you through the full process: dismantling the frame, stripping the old cover to use as a template, assessing whether the foam needs replacing, and cutting new fabric with the right allowances. We explain the centre outwards stapling method that keeps tension even, how to handle rounded and square corners neatly, and why the rear panel of the backrest is the detail that decides whether the finish looks professional. There is also honest guidance on when recovering is not worth the effort, including failed gas lifts, loose joints and the point where fabric costs approach the price of a new set....