What Do I Need to Reupholster a Dining Chair?

Reupholstering a dining chair needs six essentials: upholstery weight fabric, high density foam, polyester wadding, a heavy duty staple gun, a staple remover and a screwdriver. This guide sets out exactly what to buy, how much fabric and foam each chair consumes, and which staple size holds properly without punching through a plywood base. We explain why wadding is not optional, when an electric staple gun is worth the extra outlay, and the three extras that transform a chair with an upholstered back: back tacking strip, gimp trim and fabric adhesive. There is also honest guidance on what you can safely skip for a single chair, how to set up a comfortable work space, and when the project stops making sense....