Trace the old vinyl shape onto the back of the new vinyl with a marker.
Upholster over vinyl.
Set the old vinyl aside.
Heat one corner of the vinyl until it is very hot.
If you want to make your fabric a particular size place the vinyl over an object that s as large as you want it to be.
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Flatten and smooth the old vinyl over the new.
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If you re stretching vinyl out for a specific reason such as to reupholster a piece of furniture place the fabric on top of the object in question.
The basic process for diy upholstery is this.
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Vinyl is usually a little thicker which means you ll have to take extra care when stapling corners.
Stretch it gently from both sides and the bottom.
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Upholstering with vinyl is much the same as upholstering with other fabrics.
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First remove the piece you re upholstering by flipping over a chair and unscrewing and removing the seat for instance.
You can upholster a bench with vinyl over the top of existing fabric.
Place your vinyl over the object you re upholstering if applicable.