I do believe that almost anything can be transformed from “blah” to “pretty”.
Including these ugly folding chairs.
All you need is some nice fabric and spray paint….
and Voila!
The most difficult part was removing the screws that held down the seat cushions and back rests. The chairs were quite old, so the screws were worn out. I had to cut them off which was quite a task. Yes, there were some words flying around. What you expect to be the easiest project always has some glitch in it, so it seems. Ha!
Once the screws were removed, it was quite easy to remove the old fabric… all I had to do is remove the million and one staples. I used the original fabric as my template to cut out the new fabric covers. Then I stapled on the new fabric with a million and one staples. ;)
I spray painted the chairs using Krylon’s almond (it has become my favorite go to neutral color). No need to properly spray paint the areas that the seat cushion and back rest will be covering.
Now at this point, I didn’t feel like making a run to Home Depot for new screws… instead I opted to use E6000 glue to adhere the seat cushion and back rest. That glue is truly my hero… always coming through for me! It works wonders folks! You wouldn’t believe what I have used this glue for… and still holding up beautifully!
Chairs are all done. Don’t they look so much nicer?
These are for my sister-in-law, so I sure hope she liked the makeover.
I LOVE this! I actually think I can do this! :) Yay! Thanks for the tip on the glue. I am always looking for good strong glue!
That's one heck of a transformation. Beautiful job! I never would have thought to reupholster folding chairs. This changes everything :)
beautiful!! it's so awesome how something like this can be redone to look fab.
This is great, I have some folding chairs that need some love.Great tutorial. I’m your newest follower. I would love for you to share this at my Fluster’s Creative Muster Party @ http://www.flusterbuster.com/2013/01/flusters-creative-muster-party-4.html
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This is such a great idea. We just redid our dining room chairs and it was so much easier than i thought it would be. I never would have thought it was possible to reupholster folding chairs.
I love your chairs! I had no idea that you could work with folding chairs and make them a beautiful decorative piece. Another wonderful inspiration! Good job!
OMG!!!!! I LOVE THIS!!! Cheap & chic extra seating for garden parties. So fab!
I may have to go in search of some old folding chairs. They look great!!
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I have to do this! I inherited my Grandma's folding table and chairs. It has a lovely marbled green vinyl on the chairs and table. Recovering it would make it look brand new! It is in really good shape!
This was a beautiful transformation!!!!
I love the new fabric you used! What a difference between the before and after!
What a great improvement. The chairs look wonderful. I'm sure your sister-in-law will be very pleased
Don't know what I would do without my E6000. Good stuff that glue. I just have to hide it from my husband is all or I would never see it again.
ColleenB.
Love the fabric your chose!!! Had some real ugly folding chairs, but we donated them. An up-do like this would have been sweet! Swing by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/sweet-heart-pillow-upcycle.html
WOW MAyse! Such a HUGE transformation!!
I need to re-do my black ones! Love how these turned out.
Wow - you really changed the entire look of these chairs. Great job! Hope your S-I-L loves them. I'm pinning this!
very nice! love these.
trish @ tales from ...
Ooh, I was just wondering about reupholstering some folding chairs today. Thanks for sharing this. Now I know it can be done. :)
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These look absolutely amazing!! What a great idea. My folding chairs are practically new but I may have to try this out anyways. :) Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Beautiful! Love this transformation. :)
Great transformation! Next time I see old folding chairs, I am not going to pass them up!
So cute! I did the same thing to mine last year, but I did bright colors. I want to re-do them again in lighter colors like yours. Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow! Those look amazing! I'd love to do the same thing! Thanks for the inspiration.
Great makeover! I like the patter and colors!
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Love these, I bought all the stuff to do this a few months ago and haven't gotten around to it yet!
Visiting from the Nifty Thrifty Party- these turned out so well! I did almost the exact thing a few weeks ago to a couple folding chairs I have- http://girlinthegarage.net/2013/01/a-tale-of-two-chairs So funny!
Excellent transformation! I pinned!!
Perfect redo! I'd love it if you stopped by and linked up at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. http://ajennuinelife.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-4.html
What a great idea! I'll have to be on the hunt for folding chairs at the thrift stores from now on!
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IN LOVE WITH THESE CHAIRS! Thanks for sharing!
You are right: definitely Blah to super pretty!
I am so inspired. I have some folding chairs in the garage waiting for this same makeover, I think..... :)
hugs x
Crystelle
WOW, huge improvement!
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Hope to see you there!
Truely lovely. I hope some ugly folding chairs come my way so I can do this!!
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This is a fantastic idea! I'm drooling over your fabric choice!
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Hello!
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Kathie
love it! they can even be out all the time in my dining room! great job!
Thanks for sharing such a great transformation. I'm thrilled to have it as a feature it at this week’s link party. Be sure to grab a Featured On button if you haven't already. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)