How Do You Recover Bar Stools?
Recovering a bar stool is one of the few upholstery jobs that genuinely suits a first attempt, because the seat is small, flat and hidden underneath. This guide walks through the whole process: checking whether the frame is worth saving, choosing upholstery weight fabric that will survive a working kitchen, calculating how much you need, and removing the old cover without leaving half embedded staples behind. It explains when foam needs replacing, why a layer of wadding changes the profile of a finished seat, and the opposite pairs stapling method that keeps tension even. There is guidance on square and round corners, a backing cloth step that makes the result look professional, and honest advice on when replacing the stool makes more sense than recovering it....