Good to Know

Here are some useful things to know before starting to upholster.

The height of a standard chair is 40 cm. You need to take into account an extra layer of thickness for the seat.

The foam density is measured in kg/1m3.

To choose the correct fabric, have a look at the usage tests. A higher number means that the fabric qualifies for an intensive use. The usage tests of a fabric differs from country to country.

The neoprene glue should dry for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Once the glue is dry when touching with your finger, you can glue pieces together. As long as the pieces are not glued together, you can leave the chip foam for 2 or 3 hours).

Tacks: When working with tacks, be careful not to hammer them into the chair, only tap them.

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