Lessons Learned:
1. Staple Guns - get an electric one!
2. Custom Buttons - best left to the professionals until I learn a home made technique.
3. Foam - While re-using the original foam and adding new foam on top saved money, it resulted in some lumps. Next time, all new foam.
4. Sanding - Start with 80 grit, not 120 or you'll be there all day.
5. Staining - let the stain penetrate a few minutes before wiping, I was too eager and had to add another coat.
Cost:
Chair $52.00
Ottoman $50.00
Designtex Vinyl $148.62
Stain $8.87
Polycrylic $14.24
Sandpaper $16.83
Buttons $40.00
Brushes $11.94
Foam $18.00
TOTAL $360.50
Time:
Disassembly 2hrs.
Sanding 1hr.
Sanding 2hrs.
Sanding/Staining 3hrs.
Upholstery 3.5hrs.
Upholstery 2hrs.
Upholstery/Re-assembly 6hrs.
TOTAL 19.5 hours
Hopefully, this can serve as a guide to anyone else who finds one of these chairs in rough shape, please email me with questions, I'm happy to offer tips and advice!
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ReplyDeleteGood job. It looks nice.
ReplyDeleteWe have an Eames at home that our cat clawed! We are getting ready to move and I so wanted to be able to use this chair again. You have not only inspired me but have CONVINCED me that I can do this too!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!!
Congratulations!!! This transformation, and all your hard work, are mind blowing! I can't wait to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteamazing! you totally inspired me!
ReplyDeleteHow much fabric/materials yardage did you use?
ReplyDelete3 yards at 54" wide. I only had a little left over.
Delete-Amanda