Reupholster Using Duck Tape!

This project is very simple and can save you lots of money on reupholstering!

My computer chair is very old and the vinyl began peeling off! Rather than buying a new chair or tons of fabric to reupholster I decided to use the miracle of duct tape to help!

Materials required:

Duck Tape, Scissors, Super glue (optional), A screwdriver.

Begin by laying down tape on the seat of the chair from back to front. End each piece at the seam and cut the tape so that it follows the seam when it is curved.

1: Be sure that the tape is all going in the same direction and ending along the seams of the chairs upholstery.

2: Once you reach the center begin laying down tape on the other side so that the two end up looking symmetrical.

3: Optional: to be sure that the tape doesn't curl up one can use super glue.

With a screwdriver take of the armrest from the chair. Tape the top going right to left rather than back to front, cut the tape once you reach the seam.

With a long piece of tape overlap following the seam and wrap it around to the underside of the armrest. By taping along the seam over the other pieces of tape laid down you won't have the tape curling up over time.

Tear the duct tape in half lengthwise in long strips. Use this piece to slightly overlap on top of the tape already laid down and covering the seam. Tuck the other side of the tape under the chair where it won't receive as much tension. Be sure to apply a lot of pressure when placing the seam tape. Using some super glue in the seams helps them hold a lot better!

In order to do the seat and the two armrests it took me exactly one roll of duct tape, I ran out before I could finish the back of the chair but once I am completely done I will add some more pictures to this instructable.

Happy making!