DIY UPCYCLE: CANE CHAIR MAKEOVER

By CHERISHED BLISS

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GETTING STARTED

While we may be keeping holiday celebrations small this year, this project is a great way to stay busy and prepare for next year’s special gathering! To tackle this cane chair makeover, you’ll need the Arrow T50 Elite™ staple gun and brad nailer, chairs of your choice, spray paint, and some fun fabric.

YOU WILL NEED

T50 ELITE
Staple Gun and Brad Nailer

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Other Tools
Fabric scissors
Materials
 Arrow T50 staples (5/16")
Chairs with upholstered cushions
Fabric
Spray paint
Spray sealer or clear coat
Liquid deglosser
Sandpaper

﻿COMMENCE UPCYCLE﻿
STEP 1
Remove the cushions from your chairs and set them aside. Next, follow the instructions on the liquid deglosser to prep the surface of your chair frames for painting. If your chairs have a thick finish, use sandpaper to rough up the surface so the deglosser can penetrate the finish.
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Now your chairs are ready for painting! Spray several thin coats of paint in the color of your choice and allow to mostly dry. Then, following the manufacturer’s instructions, apply the spray clear coat. Leave them to dry for 24 hours.

STEP 2
While your chair frames are drying, begin re-covering the cushions. Start by removing any piping from your cushions – you do not need to remove the existing fabric. Then lay your first cushion on your chosen fabric, making sure you have enough excess fabric around the edges to wrap around to the bottom side of the cushion. Cut out the needed amount of fabric.

STEP 3
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Pull the fabric tightly around the cushion and, using your T50 Elite staple gun and brad nailer, staple once in the center of each edge to hold the fabric in place (as shown). (If your cushions are round, place a staple at the top, bottom, left, and right, like directions on a compass.) Then pull the fabric taut and staple along either side of your initial staple, moving outward toward the corners – but do not staple all the way to the corners just yet because you’ll need the extra space to get your fold just right. As you staple along the edges, make sure you keep the fabric straight and avoid any wrinkles. Repeat for all the cushions.
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STEP 4
Once you have two sides stapled up to the corner where they meet, tuck one edge under and fold the other over it, similar to wrapping a present. The fabric should lay relatively flat so that it stays nice and neat on the top. As soon as you get the fold how you want it (and don’t forget to check how the top of the cushion looks), staple it in place. Repeat for all corners of the cushions, and trim any excess fabric.

STEP 5
Now that the paint has dried on your chair frames, reattach your cushions and have a seat!

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STEP 9
Once the framed pegboard is securely in place, it’s time to decorate! Additional pegboard hooks can be purchased from home improvement stores or online. This is the perfect time to put your own special touch on the project.

﻿FINISHED PRODUCT﻿

This project can easily be done with any chairs you have at home. Or check your local thrift shops and antique stores for dining room chairs that could use a little TLC. You know what they say: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!
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We’d love to see how your DIY cane chair makeover turned out! Share your work with us on Facebook and Instagram by tagging @ArrowFastener or using #MadeWithArrow.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Cherished Bliss
Ashley is the gal behind the blog at Cherished Bliss, but her whole family is the true power behind it: her amazing husband, 3 full-of-energy kids, and a Goldendoodle. Cherished Bliss is a place where we share creative DIY projects, recipes, and more!

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