How to Reupholster a Footstool

Beginner 15 min 10 steps 7997 views Rating: 3.9/5 Published: 2026-02-16

Gather your materials.. Remove staples with a flat head screwdriver.. Slip off the fabric.

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1

Gather your materials.

Step 1

Gather your materials.

2

Remove staples with a flat head screwdriver.

Step 2

Remove staples with a flat head screwdriver.

3

Slip off the fabric.

Step 3

Slip off the fabric.

4

Check for damage.

Step 4

Check for damage.

5

Replace broken wood pieces.

Step 5

Replace broken wood pieces.

6

Use staple gun to secure the new pieces.

Step 6

Use staple gun to secure the new pieces.

7

Evaluate the padding and fabric.

Step 7

Evaluate the padding and fabric.

8

Slip on the padding and fabric.

Step 8

Slip on the padding and fabric.

9

Tack the fabric in place.

Step 9

Tack the fabric in place.

10

Secure the fabric with staples.

Step 10

Secure the fabric with staples.

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