Hi
Spending a little time each fall performing some maintenance and repair--along
with a good cleaning--will keep your chairs looking good for years to come.
Installing a vinyl chair strap
Steps:
1.
Turn the chair upside down. If the damaged straps are held on by metal screws,
remove the screws; for plastic rivets, pop them off with a flathead screwdriver.
For fasteners inside a slot in the frame, cut the strap with a utility knife
very close to where it goes into the slot. The fastener should then fall loose.
2.
With a measuring tape (or a length of twine you can measure later), measure the
length of the strap you'll need. The tape or twine will need to go over
the hole or slot in the frame, around the frame, over to the other side, and
then around the frame again to cover the opposite hole or slot. Pull as tight
as you can when measuring.
3.
Cut a length of strap 1 inch (2.5 cm) shorter than your measurement. This will
ensure that you stretch the strap as tightly as possible when installing
it.
4.
With an awl or the point of a screw, make a hole about 1/4 inch (6 mm) from
each end of the strap.
5.
Attach one end of the strap with a sheet-metal screw (see A). If you are using
plastic rivets, you'll need to drive them in with a rubber mallet or very
gently with a hammer. Loop the other end of the strap around the other side of
the frame, pull tightly and attach in the same manner. Replace any other
straps as necessary. (Image 1)
Replacing nylon webbing
Steps:
1.
With a screwdriver, remove the screws or metal clips holding the webbing. If
only one or two straps are torn and the rest look good, you may want to replace
only them. If the chair has a drooping seat or many frayed straps, you'll need
to remove all the webbing.
2.
Using the method described in step 2, above, measure the distance from the
slots or holes for each of the horizontal straps. Remember, the chair back and
seat may not be the same width, so take measurements for each.
3.
Unroll a length of nylon webbing. If you are attaching the horizontal straps
with screws, add 2 inches (5 cm) to each measurement, and cut the roll into
strips of that length with scissors. If you are using clips, add 1 1/2 inches
(4 cm).
4.
For chairs with screws, fold down the corners at one end of the strap to form a
point (you'll be able to see from the old webbing how this is done). Make
a hole with an awl or screw about 1/2 inch (12 mm) from the tip of the point.
Screw in one end of the strap, pull it around tightly, and screw in the other
end.
5.
If you're using clips, fold 3/4 inch (2 cm) of strap around the clip and insert
it in the slot (again, you should be able to see from the old webbing how
to do this).
6.
After all the horizontal webbing is done, install the vertical webbing using
the same methods as above. You'll need to weave the vertical straps in and
out of the horizontal webbing (see B). Make sure the vertical straps all run
behind the bar that is the pivot between the back and the seat.
Overall Tips:
To clean a vinyl-strap chair, use an ammonia-based cleaner and a sponge. For a
web chair, an ordinary household cleaner and a scrub brush will work best.
To really stretch the nylon strap across the seat, soften it by soaking it in
very hot water for 10 minutes, then take it out (use rubber gloves for this)
and quickly install it. Be sure to punch the holes in the strap ends first.
The best time to clean the chair's frame is while the straps are off. For an
unpainted metal chair, apply an aluminum brightener with a nonabrasive scouring
pad to perk it up.
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