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Getting
Ready
Before you start, make sure that you have the items you need to complete this project. You
will need:
- scissors
- drill
- gloves
- baby powder
- hammer
- pot of boiling water
- towel
- tongs
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Step 1: Remove Old Straps
Using a pair of scissors, cut off all the old straps and fasteners. Clean chair frame at
this time. |
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Step 2: Measure Frame
With a measuring tape, take the hole to hole measurement.Wrap the measuring tape around
the frame as if it were a strap. |
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Step 3: Calculate Strap Length
Take the hole to hole measurement and multiply by .85 (85%). Then add one inch. This
number will be your cut length.Example:
Hole to hole measurement = 22”
Hole to hole measurement x .85 = 18.7”
Add one inch.
Cut length: 19.7”
Step 4: Cut
Vinyl Straps
Using scissors and a measuring tape, cut the desired number of straps at the cut length.
Do not cut all of your straps at once, you
may want to adjust your strap length after you see how the fi rst few straps fit
around the frame. |
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Step
5: Drill or Punch Holes for Rivets
Using a leather punch or and electric drill with a 3/16” bit, carefully drill a hole
in the center of the strap, 1/2” from the end of the strap. Make sure to drill a hole
on both ends. |
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Step 6: Trim Corners
Once all straps are cut and drilled, we recommend trimming off the corners of both sides
of every strap. |
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Step
7: Heat Vinyl Strap
Using a hot plate or other heat source, boil a large pot of water. Once the water has come
to a boil, insert several straps. Reduce heat so water remains hot but not boiling. Allow
straps to stay in water at least two minutes. Leaving them in longer will not hurt them. |
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Step 8: Insert Fastener
From here on, gloves are recommended to be worn as the straps can be very hot coming out
of the water. Remove one
strap with a pair of tongs and dry it with a towel. Insert rivets into both ends of the
strap. |
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Step 9: Attach Fastener to Frame
While strap is hot, approach frame from underneath. Attach the rivet into the hole in the
frame and bring the strap around the outside of the frame. If the rivet is difficult to
insert, use a rubber mallet or hammer to tap it in. |
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Step 10: Pull Strap
Using one hand to detain the chair, grab the end of the strap with the other. Stretch the
strap evenly and steadily over top the opposite side of the chair. |
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Step 11: Wrap Strap
Using heavy thumb pressure, hold the vinyl in place and attach the rivet to the frame with
the other hand. Release thumb pressure and strap will contract as it cools. |
