How to upcycle kitchen chairs 01 October 2014 Premium

IRISH COUNTRY LIVING | 01 Oct 2014

How to upcycle kitchen chairs

In the final instalment of our upcycling series, Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane shares some simple tips to give a set of kitchen chairs a new lease of life.

Close up of freshly repainted kitchen chair. Credit:Carol Dunne

Close up detail of newly upholstered kitchen chairs. Credit: Carol Dunne.

With sand paper, sand any edging lightly in areas where you think would get the most wear. Credit: Carol Dunne.

Joanne Condon of Kyle Lane with her upcycled kitchen chairs. Credit: Carol Dunne.

Before picture of kitchen chairs

Place the fabric over the chair pad and staple it in place with your stapler. Do middle to middle first, then corners, tightening it with a slight pull each time before you staple. Credit: Carol Dunne.