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Fix outdoor patio chairs

Aluminum patio chairs outlast their straps and slings by years. Match what your chair has now (straps, a sling, lacing or cords) and replace just that part.

Time
An hour or two per chair
Level
Beginner

What you needHow to replace vinyl straps on patio chairs

What you need

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Materials
Vinyl Straps for Patio Chairs, 2 in Wide Replacement Strapping Roll2 in wide vinyl strapping for re-strapping aluminum patio chairs and chaise lounges. Brown, driftwood, white or black, in 20, 50 or 200 ft rolls.
Patio Strap Rivets for Vinyl Chair Straps, 7/32 or 1/4 in Hole, WhiteWhite plastic rivets that fasten vinyl straps to aluminum patio chair frames. For 7/32 in frame holes (100 pack) or 1/4 in frame holes (50 pack).
Vinyl Straps for Patio Chairs, 1.5 in Wide Replacement Strapping Roll1.5 in wide vinyl strapping for patio chairs, rockers and lounges with narrower straps. Brown, driftwood or white, in 20, 50 or 200 ft rolls.
Sling Chair Spline, Vinyl Cord for Patio Chair Slings, 25 ftSolid round vinyl spline that holds sling fabric in the rails of aluminum patio chairs and chaises. 25 ft coil in 3/16, 7/32 or 1/4 in diameter.
Oval Vinyl Lacing Cord for Mid-Century Patio Chairs, White, 25 ftWhite oval vinyl cord, 25 ft, for re-lacing mid-century wrought iron and aluminum patio chairs that are wrapped in vinyl cord instead of straps.
Olefin Cord for Woven Patio Chairs, Braided Rope, 5 mm x 200 ftSoft braided olefin (polypropylene) cord, 5 mm x 200 ft, for re-weaving rope-style outdoor chairs, stools and benches. Natural, grey or black.
Zero Gravity Chair Replacement Cords, Elastic Bungee Laces, 4 PackFour elastic bungee cords for re-lacing the fabric of a folding zero gravity recliner to its frame when the old cords stretch out or snap.
Tools
Utility Knife for Cane and Upholstery, 18 mm or 9 mm Snap-OffRetractable utility knife for trimming pressed cane at the groove and cutting webbing, foam, batting and fabric. 18 mm metal or 9 mm snap-off.
Rubber Mallet for Caning and Upholstery, Mini, 8 oz or 16 ozSmall rubber-headed mallet for tapping reed spline into the groove and driving caning wedges without marking the wood. Mini, 8 oz or 16 oz.
Optional
Patio Chair Feet Caps, 1.5 in, Black or White, 24 or 36 PackRound plastic caps that slip over worn patio chair and table feet about 1.5 in across, so the frame sits level and spares the deck. Black or white.

How it is done

  1. Measure the strap width or the sling size, and count the straps.
  2. Cut one strap first and fit it to check the length.
  3. Heat the straps in hot water so they stretch, then rivet them on.
  4. For slings, slide the fabric and spline into the frame channels.
  5. Replace worn feet caps so the frame sits level.

Tip: Straps are cut shorter than the frame and stretched on hot: cut and fit one strap before cutting them all.

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