
Reupholstering a corner bench or dining chairs? Find out which fabrics cope with daily meals, spills and kids, and how to keep them looking fresh.
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A cosy breakfast nook or pub-style booth gets used morning, noon and night. Banquette seating fabric has to cope with people sliding in and out without bobbling or sagging. A tightly woven or coated surface keeps its shape for longer.
If little ones eat at the table, a wipe-clean fabric is a real lifesaver. Faux leather and coated textiles let you deal with yoghurt and ketchup in seconds. Just keep a damp cloth within reach.
Measure each seat pad at its widest and deepest point, then add the foam depth plus a few centimetres on every side for stapling. Sketch your pieces across the fabric width to see how many metres you really need.
Most drop-in seats lift out with just four screws. Reupholster dining chairs one at a time, using the old cover as your template, and you could have a matching set by teatime.
Look for a hard-wearing upholstery fabric with a high Martindale rub count and a surface that is easy to clean. Faux leather is the most practical choice for busy households, while tightly woven textiles feel softer and warmer.
Cut foam to the size of your bench, then cut a top and bottom panel plus a boxing strip for the sides, adding a seam allowance of around 1.5 cm. Sew the pieces together, fit a zip at the back and slip the foam inside.
Yes. Drop-in seat pads only need a staple gun, sharp scissors and fabric. Remove the seat, take off the old cover, wrap the new fabric around the foam and staple it to the underside, starting in the middle of each side.
Faux leather upholstery fabric is soft and flexible, though it can feel cool at first and warm up quickly in direct sunlight. A good layer of foam and a matte finish make it more comfortable for long meals.
Wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a drop of mild washing-up liquid, then dry it with a clean towel. Avoid bleach, solvents and abrasive sponges, as they can damage the surface over time.
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