How To Recover A Bench
I began at the center of the long sides and each end and stapled tautly.
How to recover a bench. Make sure you leave the area where you screw the seat to the bench uncovered by both batting and fabric. Flip the bench over and using the appropriate screwdriver either Phillips or flat remove the. I did the same on the ends.
How to Refinish and Reupholster a Bench Remove Old Upholstery. I used drop cloth that I bleached. Then remove the fabric batting and foam so that you can replace them.
Makes it much easier to reattach to seat to the bench. First remove all fabric and staples from your bench. When its level with the bench use the finer-grade 240-grit sandpaper to smooth back the surface.
Place the foam and board on the back side of fabric. Cut a generous amount of fabric all around the seat to ensure theres enough for stapling. Stretch out your fabric over the cushion.
If you are reupholstering a bench you will also need to remove staples at the back of the base with needle nosed pliers. If you are reupholstering an existing bench you will need to unscrew the legs and reattach them later. Here you can see where the screws attach the cushion to the bench.
The last surface to tackle in this budget busting trio is of course your benchtops. Wrap and staple the edges in small sections to maintain a smooth edge. Stain Then Seal.