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How to repair an office chair with your own hands: step-by-step instruction for repair

Modern office chairs are used both in offices and at home, and like any furniture, these devices, sooner or later, need to be repaired. I offer an overview of the most common breakdowns and simple instructions for their elimination.

Types of office chairs

Damage and breakage of office furniture, as well as the complexity of the repair, are determined design features and features of the operation of a particular model. We offer a wide range of office chairs for sale. What to choose taking into account the comfort of use, the duration of the resource and subsequent maintainability?

Illustrations	Varieties and their description
	Chairs for visitors. These are fixed models assembled on the basis of a metal frame. Seats and backs can be hard or soft. Soft models have foam filling and fabric or leatherette upholstery.
	Computer chairs (for staff). These are compact rotary models with a seat fixed on a roller base. The design uses rollers for soft or hard surfaces. This furniture provides seat height adjustment and backrest tilt adjustment.
	Executive chairs. In fact, this is also a computer chair, but with an additional width and height of the back. The chairs of the head use the swing function with the possibility of blocking. Of course, there is the possibility of setting the seat height and tilt. Almost all executive chairs are soft and high-quality fabrics, leatherette or genuine leather are used as upholstery.

Advantages and disadvantages:

• Models for visitors distinguished by such qualities as reliability, low cost and high maintainability. Despite the low level of comfort, such furniture is a good choice for equipping an office or home office subject to continuous work.
• Models for staff distinguishes comfort and functionality of use. But, due to the additional functionality, the design becomes more complicated, and therefore such chairs are more difficult to repair in comparison with the previous version, where there is simply nothing to break.
• Executive Models- this is even more comfort, useful and not very functions and even more luxury in decoration. All these advantages turn into complex repairs.

Design features

In the design of a simple model for visitors, the following details are used:

• Tubular welded metal frame.
• Plastic or plywood seat and back.
• Fasteners for attaching the backrest and seat to the frame.

Foam rubber is pasted over the seat and back and the upholstery is stretched.

More complex modifications of chairs are characterized by increased functionality, which is achieved through the use of a number of structural elements, such as:

• Cross with roller pairs - allows you to relatively safely and comfortably roll over a flat floor.
• Gas lift - a mechanism responsible for changing the height of the seat.
• Mechanisms for changing the backrest and seat tilt.
• Mechanisms that block the seat swing function.

Common breakdowns

Since the design of visitor chairs is simple and there is nothing to break, we will focus on the most common breakdowns of functional chairs.

• Cross damage. The crosspiece itself is a strong monolithic part, which is difficult to break under normal operating conditions. More often, decorative plastic linings break or wear out in the crosspiece.
• Roller damage. In most chairs, when used improperly, the rollers crumble and break.
• Destruction of the swing mechanism. If the chair is not properly used in the swing mechanism, the lock stops working and it becomes simply unsafe to swing back.
• Pneumocartridge failure. This is the most common failure, in which the compression in the pneumocartridge weakens and the rod with the fixed seat falls down.

Causes of breakdowns

The causes of breakdowns are of two types, namely, non-compliance with the rules of operation and natural wear of parts. Consider the most common damage in more detail.

Illustrations	Damage and their description
	Cross breakage. The main reason is the impact and, as a result, the appearance of cracks on decorative plastic overlays. Due to the fact that the legs are placed on the crosspiece, the inexpensive plastic lining is quickly covered with scuffs. On all-plastic crosspieces, due to the heavy load, one or more beams break off right at the stem mount.
	Rollers. There are two types of rollers: hard for soft surfaces and soft for hard surfaces. Most of the chairs are by default equipped with rollers for soft surfaces, which, rolling over tiles or parquet, begin to crumble and break over time. Also, due to the heavy load, the roller rod may break off, as shown in the photo.
	rocking mechanism. This node fails due to excessive loads ( big weight rider and intense rocking). The cheaper the chair you bought, the more likely it is designed for light loads.
	gas lift. The reason for seat sagging lies in low compression, which in turn appears as a result of depressurization of the internal volume of the cartridge.

Self-repair - as far as possible

Almost any breakdown from the previously listed list can be fixed without contacting the workshop. Moreover, to eliminate the listed problems, there will be enough tools that are likely to be in any home workshop. Let's take a look at how to troubleshoot the most common office chair problems.

Illustrations	Damage and remedies
	cross. If the cross pads are broken, simply dismantle the broken part and try gluing or soldering it along the crack line. To hide the wear on the plastic pads, sand the entire crosspiece with sandpaper to a uniformly matte finish. If part of the all-plastic cross is broken, the structure can be bolted through through hole drilled in stock. However, such a repair will not provide sufficient reliability, and therefore it is advisable to replace the cross at the first opportunity.
	Rollers. If the wheel crumbles, the only the right way repair - its replacement. According to the type of fastening, there are two types of rollers: pressed into seats and models with threaded stem. If the chair is Chinese, the roller rod is most likely pressed in. To remove the roller, put a chisel or other narrow metal plate into the slot at the base of the rod and pick out the part. In place of the removed roller, we insert a part with the same rod.
	swing mechanism. This assembly, if damaged, is replaced in the assembly. You can find a replacement for a damaged part on the market or in online ads for the sale of chairs and spare parts for them. The mechanism is attached to the seat with four bolts. After the bolts are unscrewed, it remains to knock the faulty mechanism off the stem and press a new part in its place.
	gas lift. Breaking this structural element eliminated by a complete replacement of the part or refurbishment. Since such damage is not uncommon, we will consider it in more detail.

How to remove gas lift for repair

In order to repair or change the gas cartridge, you need to get to it and this can be done in three ways.

How to separate the cross?

Here, too, you can not do without a hammer. We turn the knot over with the cross up and knock out the gas cartridge, striking with a hammer on the protrusion shown in the photo.

The easiest way is to buy a new part and install it in place of the damaged element. After the replacement is completed, the entire structure is assembled in the reverse order.

Gas cartridge repair

Disassembly.

Removing the rubber gasket

Repair. After you have finished disassembling, you can replace or at least clean rubber gasket, which, due to wear, does not fit snugly against the glass. At the same stage, the separator bearing can be replaced. If the chair crunches when turning, it is in this detail.

Reverse process (assembly). The assembly of the gas lift is carried out, as well as the disassembly, but in the reverse order.

A simple and cheap way to fix a gas lift

Despite the fact that the proposed method is simple and cheap, it is effective. Of course, this method is suitable if only you use the chair and no one tries to change the height to suit their dimensions.

Summing up

Now you know what kind of breakdowns are typical for office chairs and you can fix these damages. The video will reveal some of the nuances, and if during repair work If you have any questions, ask them in the comments to the article.

October 18, 2018

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A fairly common situation when you urgently need to answer the question of how to fix an office chair? At first glance, it may seem that if an office chair is broken, it is easier to give it to a specialized workshop, where it will be repaired with a guarantee. But it may turn out that in your city this type of service is not provided. Indeed, this is done in Russia only in megacities. How to be then in a province? Throw it in a landfill and buy a new one?

Of course, it all depends on how difficult it will seem for you to restore the previous working state. Of course, you will have to imagine, and then implement your plan of action for the program of how to repair. A typical computer chair may require a standard screwdriver with a simple tip for a slotted screw with a “-” sign or a cap screw with a “+” sign. This or that screwdriver can be used in the case, if the whole problem is that the screws loosened over time. Even a blonde can do it. As they say, a manicure will not fly off your nails. Yes, and it will take a few minutes to work with the tool, tightening the bolts.

One of the more complex faults

The mechanisms that make up the chair

Like any technical mechanical device, an office chair (sometimes called a computer chair) consists of several parts. Pay attention to the parts and how they interact with each other. In principle, the design itself is visual and no special explanations need to be given. However, understanding all the mechanics will help you figure out the weak spot right away. One of them is indicated above - loose and spontaneously unscrewing bolts. Sometimes they are replaced by screws that go into holes in other parts. For example, in the seat itself, if it is made of wood. Or aluminum tubes. Normally, these are self-tapping screws with a thread. Sometimes they are replaced with cheap ones and they do not hold. Here it is enough to buy self-tapping screws and put them in place of the ones that have fallen out. Repair will be durable and fast.

What you need to know

In most cases, repairing a computer chair is quite easy to carry out with ordinary tools. As long as you know how to deal with them. The warranty period depends on the materials from which it is made. Typically leather substitutes, foam rubber, plastics, wood and soft metals (aluminum or copper) are used.

Now you can easily clarify what exactly your chair consists of. Knowing the materials and structure is important in order not to damage them with tools during repairs. For example, the blade for saw blades for metal and wood can be different. Notching a blade for metal can tear artificial leather, while a blade designed for other materials cuts more gently.

The nuance is that sometimes you have to turn the chair over and cut off the excess aluminum tube under the seat, which loosens and “crawls out” of the foam rubber over time, clinging to clothes.

Typical chair malfunctions

Depending on the design, chairs are divided into simple and complex. But the scheme is usually the same.

Diagram of the swing mechanism

These are chairs with a headrest (and without it), with armrests (they are also found without them, but very rarely). The most vulnerable of the constituent elements of the knot is the swing. Repairing the swing mechanism of an office chair requires knowledge of the features of its operation. The necessary information can be found on the website. There is not only a diagram, but also a video (a step-by-step sequence of actions during the repair is shown).

Another typical malfunction is related to the fact that the head restraint begins to "fall" back. Here you should know that the principle of operation is almost the same as that of any swing device. The headrest usually consists of two hinges. One of them loosens over time, the headrest stops working normally. The problem is solved very simply - a thin metal plate must be inserted into the gap between the hinges (the thickness is selected empirically). The headrest can be removed and simply lubricated with some viscous material on the hinges. For example, glue for rubber. After drying, it will give the hinges the necessary rigidity.

Other chair malfunctions

With use, your seat can show the effect of "aging", like any furniture. And this means that by “malfunctions” one must also understand aging itself, when the constituent parts of the chair simply deteriorate: the leather substitute “wipes off”, the foam rubber “sags”, the wheels begin to scratch the floor. All this is eliminated by acquiring a new leatherette, foam rubber or grinding the notches that have appeared on the plastic wheels with a file.

Upholstery can be replaced for a more aesthetic look.

Like any mechanical device, a computer chair for the home, at home requires preventive personal care. No need to wait for screws or screws to fall out of it, no need to make a semblance of a structure out of a chair for strength testing. Subject to such simple condition your comfortable and comfortable seat will need only a “cosmetic” repair and only from time to time.

Independent and completely free repair of a computer chair, which consists in replacing the plastic sleeve holding the gas lift cylinder with a hand-made wooden sleeve.

The other day my home computer chair broke.

Although this chair is already a little old (he is already about six years old), nevertheless, until now, it has served me and my family members quite well. Moreover, about once every six months, I carried out preventive maintenance, which consisted in tightening all the threaded elements, as well as lubricating the rubbing parts (primarily the bearing at the end of the gas lift rod).

However, some time ago, I felt that the chair began to dangle and sway from side to side, and the farther, the stronger.

After disassembling it, I saw that the plastic sleeve, which stands at the top of the outer gas lift pipe and serves to center and fix the gas lift cylinder, was badly cracked, and several pieces even fell off of it.

When I began to pull it out, the part of the sleeve that was directly inserted into outer pipe gas lift, generally fell into pieces, so that only the rim, that is, the uppermost part of this sleeve, remained intact.

Naturally, I immediately began to look on the Internet to see if such bushings are sold among spare parts for computer chairs. However, it turned out that such small details as bushings are not sold separately (at least I did not find them anywhere).

However, I did not want to buy a whole gas lift, because, on my chair, the gas lift still works quite well and without any complaints.

Therefore, I decided to make such a bushing myself.

To begin with, of course, I wanted to find some similar plastic sleeve, but not finding one, I decided to make a wooden sleeve. For this, birch wood is best suited, it is quite durable and well processed.

However, the problem here was that such a sleeve is a pronounced body of rotation, so it is best to make it on a lathe.

I also have lathe no, but using a drill for this would also be problematic, since the part is quite complicated - you need to process not only outer surface blanks, but also internal (sleeve hole).

As a result, I decided to go the other way and make almost the entire sleeve using hole saws (or crowns) on wood.

And here I must say that I was very lucky, because having measured, inner diameter the tube into which the sleeve is inserted (it is 48 mm.), as well as outside diameter of the gas lift cylinder that will be inserted into this sleeve (it is 28 mm.), I was able to find hole saws that are almost perfect for cutting out the indicated diameters!

So, in order to make the mentioned bushing, I needed the following accessories:

Materials and fasteners:

A segment of a thick, well-dried bough from a birch, 6-7 cm in diameter, and about 50 cm long.
- Four small screws 3.5x10 mm.

Main tools:

Drawing and measuring tools (pencil, square and caliper).
- Shilo.
- Hand saw for wood.
- Electric drill-driver (preferably two electric drills).
- Drill for metal with a diameter of 4 mm.
- Hole saw for wood with a diameter of 29 mm.
- Hole saw for wood with a diameter of 51 mm.
- Perovoe drill for wood with a diameter of 25 mm.
- Clamp.
- Sandpaper.

I must say that above I mentioned only the most basic tools, but in the process of work, I periodically had to use many other tools (for example, chisels, a knife, a file, etc.), but I did not mention them, otherwise it would turn out to be huge list of tools.

Manufacturing process

So, first, if necessary, we update the end of the birch blank, sawing off a small part of it with a saw. By the way, this can also be done with a jigsaw, but I deliberately took a hand saw to warm up once again, because it's cold outside! :e113:

Then we set aside from the end of the workpiece, about 35 mm, (this is just the depth of the hole saw and the length of the lower part of our future sleeve) and make a cut in this place along the circumference, about 5-6 mm deep, hand saw with small teeth.

After that, we mark the center at the end of the workpiece, clamp it with a clamp and make it along the longitudinal axis of the workpiece, cut it to the stop, using a hole saw with a diameter of 51 mm installed in a drill.

Now we also make a cut to the stop, but with a hole saw with a diameter of 29 mm.

After that, we insert a feather drill with a diameter of 25 mm into the drill, and drill out excess wood with it from the internal cut.

When the wood is selected to a depth of two to three centimeters, you can again cut with a hole saw until it stops in order to deepen the inner hole.

Then again we remove the excess wood with a feather drill. And we do this several times alternately until the depth of the inner hole reaches 4.5-5 cm. By the way, for these operations it is better to use two drills (if possible) so as not to rearrange the drills each time.

After the sleeve is formed, we can remove the clamp and finish the surface of the sleeve, first with a knife and then with sandpaper.

Now you can saw off the blank of the sleeve.

To give it a neater look, you can chop off excess wood from the upper ledge of the sleeve with a chisel.

Then we carry out the final finishing with a knife and sandpaper.

And now our sleeve is finally ready!

Now it is necessary to make a slight refinement of the tube of the computer chair, into which our sleeve will be inserted, namely, to drill holes for the screws in it.

Therefore, with a drill with a diameter of 4 mm, we drill four holes for the screws in the tube.

Then we remove the chamfers, and at the same time the burrs from these holes with a larger diameter drill (8-9 mm.).

Inside the tube, we remove the burrs with a round metal file with a fine notch.

Now you need to carefully clean the tube from small metal chips and you can install our sleeve into it.

We carefully hammer the bushing with light blows of the hammer.

And then we wrap the screws in the prepared holes, for additional fastening bushings.

Now you can assemble the computer chair.

But first, it is necessary to lubricate the thrust bearing well with grease.

And, of course, the inner surface of our sleeve.

Well, now, we finally assemble the chair, that is, we put a bearing on the gas lift rod, then we put the cross with a tube and bushing on the gas lift cylinder, install the outer washer and the locking latch washer.

And this is what our chair looks like with a new wooden sleeve.

After testing the chair, it turned out that everything is functioning normally, the chair turns, the height of the chair is adjustable without problems, there are no special backlashes.

Although it must be said that, theoretically, a wooden sleeve should not be inferior to a plastic one in terms of strength. So I hope it lasts long enough.

The only thing that can happen to this bushing, in my opinion, is that it can crack. But I think that even in this case it will not lose its efficiency, and to strengthen it, it will be possible to simply fasten its upper part with a clamp or even simply wrap it more tightly with electrical tape.

Well, that's all for me!
All for now, and reliable and durable homemade products!

Repairing an office chair is often costly and sometimes impossible. Is it possible to do something with your own hands?

Before throwing away a good office chair because the gas lift or wheels aren't working, try fixing it. All you need is a few simple tools and easily accessible parts.

Gas lift malfunction

The most common cause of office chair breakage is damage to the lifting mechanism.

If lifting mechanism in the chair needs repair, but all other parts are in order, do not rush to throw it away. Fix it! You can replace the gas lift yourself. Unfortunately, even without breakdowns, this part wears out sooner or later.

The process of replacing this mechanism can be called two-part:

• Disassembly of the lifting mechanism. Measurements for purchase or order new part.
• Installing a new part. Assembly.

And that's all. It will take about 45 minutes, excluding finding the part.

You will need an assistant and some tools:

• gripping pliers (nose-nose pliers);
• pipe wrench;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• hammer (optimal if you use a wooden or rubber one).

Repair progress:

• turn the chair upside down and put it on the table;
• remove the mechanism from the seat with a screwdriver;
• the gas lift can be removed by applying a few moderate blows with a hammer. You need to beat from the side of the cross (five-arm), but so as not to damage it. To do this, it will be more convenient to use two hammers. Place one hammer on the gas lift, and strike with the second from above;
• install a new lifting mechanism;
• assemble a chair;
• adjust the seat lowering lever.

wheels

Loose or completely fallen off rollers can also be easily repaired on your own. What is necessary:

• hammer;
• screwdriver.

A screwdriver, by the way, can be replaced with any other durable object that will comfortable to put on something.

• flip the chair
• disconnect the seat base from the gas lift;
• remove the cross;
• remove the plastic covers from the cross using a screwdriver.

From the end of the metal cross there are plastic plugs on which the wheels are attached.

In the center of the cross, you will see a ring with five tabs that secures the casings. Using a screwdriver, pry up the edge of each casing and remove the plastic plugs. Worn plugs must be replaced. Next, install the covers and wheels.
Sometimes the roller spring ring is faulty. These videos also need updating.

cross

Breakage of this part of the chair occurs almost always due to careless use. The cross is destroyed if the user abruptly sank into the seat, “fell” into it. Of course, it all depends on the material. Steel crosses are much stronger than plastic ones, but their malfunction is also possible.

Almost any breakdown of this element cannot be repaired and requires replacement.

• Carefully remove the cross. Use tools to do this and don't act too harshly as you could damage the gas lift.
• Remove wheels.
• In the center of the cross there is a notched ring that secures the plastic casing. Use a screwdriver to pry off the ring and slide the edge of the casing. Take it off.
• Take out the plugs.
• Replace and reassemble.

If only one beam is broken, the five-arm should still be replaced completely. Since in this case the remaining rays take on the entire load and can also quickly break. It is recommended to replace a broken plastic cross with a stronger metal one, if possible.

piastra

Piastra is a detail that is responsible for regulating the height. If your chair has become wobbly and creaky, then this is a breakdown of the piastres. What could have happened?

• It is possible that the fixing screws are loose. Spin them up. If it doesn’t help, unscrew it completely, apply glue (both PVA and Moment are suitable) on the thread and screw it in. Let the glue dry before you sit back on the chair.
• The plug-in seam between the plate and the sleeve, which is put on the gas lift, burst. You can solder the seam. It is important to first remove the gas lift.

Back

This is probably the most annoying failure. If the back of the chair is not fixed, then the permanent contact that regulates the connection of the back and seat is faulty.

The permanent is a non-separable part, so the part should be removed (it's easy, you just need to unscrew the four bolts) and replaced.

Even such a cosmetic defect as worn upholstery can be fixed by buying fabric from the store and using a furniture stapler.

These are just the most basic breakdowns of office chairs. Yes, do-it-yourself repairs still have to pay for new parts. But such repairs will cost several times cheaper than buying a new chair. Not all elements can be repaired, and in many cases you can not do without the help of a specialist.

An armchair is an integral attribute of the interior, which is found in almost every home. A person uses this furniture almost every day, which leads to a deterioration in its condition. Will help restore technical specifications construction such an operation as the repair of chairs.

Features of furniture restoration

Furniture repair is a complex operation, which depends on the type of product and the breakdown itself. Today, such operations are rarely carried out independently. It is advisable to entrust the solution of such tasks to experienced specialists who will perform them much faster and better.

Restoration of furniture is the restoration of not only its functionality, but also its appearance. feature upholstered furniture is that it uses fabric upholstery. To repair the internal structure, the fabric will need to be dismantled or replaced. This operation also requires certain skills and efforts.

What can be done with your own hands?

Breaking the chair is not always a problem, as you can try to restore its condition yourself. There are several types of operations that are easily performed at home:

1. Padding. This process involves replacing the old fabric with a new one. This also includes changing the filler (foam rubber, etc.) and restoring the internal structure of the chair. If necessary, the wooden surface itself can be restored.
2. Upholstery. This approach involves upholstering fabric on the surface of the chair in order to update its appearance. Often such operations are performed with old rigid structures, the surface of which is not so easy to restore with paint.
3. Repair. This general concept, which includes the previously discussed operations. But often this word is understood as all repair work related to the restoration of the state of the chair frame. This includes strengthening the structure with metal corners, replacement of legs or seat, as well as restoration of the surface of the material with paint and sanding.

To carry out all the previously described operations, you should not only have experience, but also stock up on a lot of special tools.

Accessories

Modern armchairs are made from various materials. The design of such modifications consists of many elements that can be replaced if necessary. Often, such chairs include office models that are equipped with a gas-lift mechanism. For the restoration of such products, several types of components may be needed:

1. Rollers. This mechanism is made from various kinds plastic. When choosing this product, it is important to consider its purpose, connector type and method of fixation.
2. Gaslift. Almost all office chairs are equipped with this element, which allows you to hold the chair at a certain height. There are several types of these structures on the market today. It is important to pay attention to the type of mechanism that was previously used in the damaged chair.
3. Cross. Plays the role of a support element. Performed in the form of a 5-ray star, to which the rollers are attached. When buying, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the material and the way the parts are connected.

There are many other accessories that will be needed when repairing such furniture. This includes everything from small knobs and bolts to specialized fabrics.

How to drag and drop: step by step guide

One way to restore an old leather chair is to reupholster it. This process is quite lengthy and laborious. First of all, new fabric is bought. Padding can be done with leather and other popular materials. Some experts also recommend purchasing stuffing materials (foam rubber, batting). To simplify the hauling operation, you must also have a stapler, nails, hammer, etc.

The algorithm for solving this problem can be described in several successive steps:

1. At the first stage, the fabric is dismantled from the bottom of the chair. IN simple models this part is fixed only from below. But there are complex models, so it is important to initially free this part, and then proceed to the rest of the operations.
2. After that, the fabric is completely removed from the surface of the structure. It is important to do this consistently to avoid any damage to the elements. Please note that each element of the chair is covered with one piece of fabric. Therefore, it must be released sequentially, layer by layer. These elements should not be torn, as they will then need to be used as blanks for cutting.
3. The next step is to remove the old foam upholstery. To remove it, you should carefully unbend and remove all the metal staples with which it was fixed. Also try not to tear the material, which will later be used as blanks when replacing foam rubber.
4. Cut out the material. This operation involves the formation of new upholstery elements. To do this, use old pieces of fabric that were attached to the armrests, back and seat. The size of the new elements should be slightly larger than the old ones. This is due to the fact that it is not always possible to predict how accurately the fabric will lie. Therefore, it is better to take it with a margin.
5. This step involves fixing the foam rubber. Previously prepared pieces are sequentially placed on a specific part of the chair. If the foam protrudes in certain places, then it should be cut off. Thus formed appearance each element. Then a synthetic winterizer is placed on top of the foam rubber. After that, both substances are fixed on the frame with a stapler. It is important to glue them so that they follow the contours separate parts designs.
6. The process is completed by attaching the fabric. This operation is very similar to the previous one. But it is important to properly position the pieces on the surface. Before fixing, carefully align the fabric and stretch it. Initially, the middle part of the workpiece is nailed with staples. This is necessary in order to avoid distortions. Then each of the corners is sequentially stretched and fastened with a stapler.

How to sew yourself?

The chair upholstery process is slightly different from the upholstery, although in many ways it is very similar. This operation involves covering the chair with a cloth. For such purposes, only furniture is used that was not originally equipped with fabric upholstery.

Upholstery technology involves several sequential operations:

1. Before you cover a chair at home, you should stock up on some tools and materials. To perform such operations, you need fabric. As this substance, you can use products made from bamboo, cotton and other natural materials. It is important that the fabric withstand constant loads and retain its properties. long time. Also you will need construction stapler, scissors, etc.
2. At this stage, you need to disassemble the chair into separate parts. This will greatly speed up the plating process. At the same time, try to remember in what order the elements were dismantled so that in the future it is easy to assemble the structure back.
3. After that, fabric blanks are made. They are cut out in accordance with the dimensions of a separate element of the chair. Try to use substances with a small margin in order to be able to correct the location of the material on the surface. If you are planning to do easy chair, foam rubber is placed inside it. This substance also occupies a certain volume, which should be taken into account when forming a tissue blank.
4. The final step is plating. Start it with small details, such as an armrest. The skinning algorithm is quite simple. Initially, the fabric is placed on the surface of the product and pulled a little so that it evens out. It is advisable to do this with an assistant, which will greatly speed up the process. When everything is in place, the material is nailed to the frame with inside. It is important to constantly control the tension in order to avoid distortion.

All other elements are sheathed in the same way. If necessary, the material can be cut.

How to update old furniture: ideas

Old chairs are often very strong and durable. But after a long period of operation, they lose their attractive appearance. Do not rush to throw away such furniture, as it can be easily restored.

The technology for updating the chair depends, first of all, on its design. This can be done using several approaches:

1. Products from the 60s can be restored simply by changing the upholstery. This process is relatively simple. The main thing is to choose the right style of fabric. Some designers recommend using multiple color shades that fit into the overall interior.
2. Restoration of the outer covering. This approach involves changing the paint layer on wooden or metal surfaces. It is used for armchairs made of rattan, wood, wicker and other natural products. This also includes the restoration of natural or artificial leather (painting, cleaning, etc.).
3. Replacing certain items. An old chair will look original if you change the armrest in it for a product of a different shape. Similarly, you can do with the legs or back. It all depends on your imagination and possibilities.

How to repair yourself?

Armchairs today have different design, on which the repair algorithm depends. If it's common wooden product then fixing it is pretty easy. A problem should be identified, which is often poor-quality fasteners or a violation of the structure of the material. You can fix this by replacing wooden element(backrest elements, frame base, etc.) with a new one or simply by tightening the bolt.

It is more difficult to repair shell chairs, which often have outer fabric upholstery. To get to the breakdown, you first need to dismantle the fabric. The process of repairing such chairs is much more complicated, therefore it is not always possible at home.

Office chairs are mechanisms that consist of several parts. There are many reasons why this design loses its characteristics:

1. Dropout of rollers. Often this can only be corrected by replacing the cross or these moving elements. It is important to first check what the cause of the breakdown is (broken hole, missing retaining ring on the roller, etc.).
2. Disruption of the gas lift. There are also several reasons here, including improper fastening of the piastres or malfunction of the control lever mechanism. Therefore, these attributes should be checked first.
3. Cross breaks. You can restore the health of this element only by replacing it with a new one.
4. The back does not bounce. The root cause of this problem is a violation of the integrity metal parts inside. Sometimes the spring mechanism also fails. You can restore the work only by replacing parts with new ones.