The fabric on sling patio chairs generally needs to be replaced every three to eight years.
Outdoor furniture is constantly exposed to abuse from the elements. As a result, your furniture can become brittle, faded and frayed. The fabric on sling patio chairs generally needs to be replaced every three to eight years, depending on level of use and sun exposure. You can order replacement fabric online or at a local patio store. Some retailers will try to match your existing fabric. However, it is usually best to replace the fabric on all of your chairs at the same time because of fading. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Pop the caps off of both ends of each rail. Use a flat-head screwdriver or a pair of pliers to slide the caps out of the rail. Use caution when removing the caps--they may be brittle and cracked. Handle them carefully when removing. Set the caps aside.
2. Cut the sling in half down the middle of the chair. Use a straightedge razor or sharp scissors to cut the sling in half from the top to the bottom.
3. Pull each half of the sling out of the sling rails. Where the sling is stuck, use a flat-head screwdriver to pull the sling out of the rail. Work the tip of the screwdriver under the sling inside the rail and work the sling out. Slide the sling out of the rail.
4. Find the bolts that hold the sling rails in place. Unscrew the bolts. If the bolts are difficult to move, squirt some WD40 or NAPA 6300. Use the appropriate-sized tool to remove the bolts. Set the bolts aside.
5. Remove the sling rails from the chair frame. Make a mental note, or place a piece of tape to mark which is the top of the sling rail as well as which one goes on the left and right portions of the chair.
6. Insert the sling spines along the edge of the new sling. Slide the spine through the holes on each side of the sling. If you are having trouble feeding the spine through the hole on the edge of the sling, use a knife to sharpen the tip of the spine.
7. Slide the slings into the sling rails. Be sure that you are returning the sling rails to their original position.
8. Screw the bolts into their original places to hold the sling rails in place. Finger-tighten the bolts, leaving some slack in the sling for adjustments.
9. Adjust the sling so that it is even at the bottom and free of wrinkles. Use pliers to move the sling into place at both the top and the bottom. Once the sling is properly adjusted, tighten the bolts to hold the sling tightly in place.
10. Trim any excess fabric from the end of the rails. Insert the end caps.
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