How to Reupholster a Couch (No Sewing)
Don't ditch that oudated couch - update it by replacing the fabric with something that fits your style! Learn how to reupholster a couch without sewing with these easy step-by-step directions. It takes a handful of common supplies and about 2 hours of time!
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Equipment
- 1 heavy duty staple gun
- 1 air compressor for staple gun
- 1 pair of fabric shears or heavy duty scissors
Supply List
- 1 slipcover
- 1/4 inch staples
Instructions : Step by Step
- Lay your slipcover or upholstery fabric over your sofa.
- Cut away any excess fabric (except for any pleats).
- Cut along the middle of the fabric, covering the tops of the armrests and all of the back.
- Tuck the fabric into the couch behind where the cushions go. Attach it to the wooden frame using your staples.
- Staple the fabric covering the arms of the couch. Be sure to pull the fabric taut and staple to the wooden frame. Continue working along the whole couch.
- Trim the pleated section off the bottom of the slipcover. Reattach it to the couch using the staple gun. Go from inside the pleat to hide the staple.
Tips
Tips for reupholstering a cough without sewing
- Use your staple gun to attach the fabric to the frame of the couch. It's best to pull the fabric slightly taut and try to add staples as far down as possible, ideally below the edge of the couch or inside it. Then angle the staple gun upwards to hide the staple as much as possible.
- If your slipcover has a pleated detail at the bottom, save that to reattach to the couch later. If you don't have a pleated section or prefer a different look, try adding your own rope or piping.
- Use either a premade slipcover or durable upholstery fabric to make sure it can stand up to ongoing wear and tear.
- To avoid issues with your slipcover slipping and moving around as you work, consider using safety pins or fabric pins to secure it in place while you work.