Upholstering A Bench
Holding the seat in place with one hand flip the bench over then reinstall the same screws you removed in the first step image 2.
Upholstering a bench. Personally i think the men need to toughen up but mom thinks they should have a padded seat. The foam would have cost over 120 dollars from the craft store yikes so i went to lowe s and i found some 3 inch multi purpose foam pads that are usually used as foam beds for camping. I took the bottom portion outside sanded it with 150 grit sandpaper wiped it down with a damp cloth and then sprapainted it with rustoleum s 2 in 1 primer and spraypaint in high gloss white. Always use caution when working on.
To make the bench seat we cut a piece of particle board to the size of the benches. Here s a quick video on upholstering or reupholstering a bench the full article which includes more information about the project plus some tips and instructions for creating your own pattern. First we detached the top cushion from the base with a screwdriver. Directions for how to upholster a bench.
Starting in the middle on one of the long sides of the wooden bench seat board i used my handy new electric staple gun to staple the foam to the the board. Then i went on a search for foam. Because of the rectangular shape and versatility it is ideal for interior rooms porches or outdoor seating. Finally i cut a piece of upholstery fabric to be a few inches bigger all around than the bonded dacron piece.
This bench was going in the dining room. Place upholstered seat on bench legs and carefully check its position to ensure the seat has the same reveal or overhang on all sides image 1. It s really easy to upholster a bench like this. Attaching the cushion materials to the bench seat.
So as good as the bench would have looked with a pretty white base and a dark stained top i upholstered the seat so the men can have a cushy seat haha. A wood bench provides a convenient portable seat in a pinch with just one downside. That hard wood seat is not exactly comfortable after sitting on it. Upholster the bench arms.
The easiest way to upholster a wood bench. Now that the bench was upholstered it was time to tackle the bench arms. How to upholster a bench.