How to Shrink Vinyl Upholstery

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Fill a handheld steamer with distilled water.. Steam the upholstery in small sections.. Pay special attention to the seams.

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1

Fill a handheld steamer with distilled water.

Step 1

Fill a handheld steamer with distilled water.

2

Steam the upholstery in small sections.

Step 2

Steam the upholstery in small sections.

3

Pay special attention to the seams.

Step 3

Pay special attention to the seams.

4

Allow the upholstery to dry completely.

Step 4

Allow the upholstery to dry completely.

5

Fill a bowl with towels and water.

Step 5

Fill a bowl with towels and water.

6

Microwave the towels for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Microwave the towels for 5 minutes.

7

Spread the towels over the upholstery.

Step 7

Spread the towels over the upholstery.

8

Remove the towels once they're cool.

Step 8

Remove the towels once they're cool.

9

Obtain a heat gun.

Step 9

Obtain a heat gun.

10

Heat the vinyl in small sections to remove the wrinkles.

Step 10

Heat the vinyl in small sections to remove the wrinkles.

11

Smooth out the vinyl with your hands, if necessary.

Step 11

Smooth out the vinyl with your hands, if necessary.

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