Can I Replace the Seat on My Bar Stools?

In most cases the seat on a bar stool can be replaced, and it is usually the least expensive way to give a sound frame several more years of life. Kitchens wear seats out long before they wear out columns and bases, so replacing the part that has failed makes both practical and financial sense. This guide shows you how to identify which of the four common seat constructions you have by looking underneath, then sets out your three options: recovering the existing pad, cutting and padding a new board, or fitting a manufactured replacement seat and swivel assembly. You will find the four measurements to take before ordering or cutting, a step by step fitting method with the pressure checks to run afterwards, honest guidance on when the frame rather than the seat is the real problem, and a short FAQ....