How to Repair Sling Chairs
People use sling chairs in gardens and around pools during warm weather. These types of chairs are long lasting if taken care of properly. Do not leave them out when not in use. However, even these chairs need some repair now and then. Many times it is just the fabric portion of the chair that needs repair while the frame is still in perfect condition. It is much less expensive to buy a new sling for your chair than to replace the entire chair, and the work may not be as difficult as you think. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measuring
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Measure the rail of the sling chair using the measuring tape. Start at the bottom of the chair and work your way up to find the length of the sling rail. Make sure to place the measuring tape directly on the rail and hold it firmly while you work your way up to get a correct length measurement.
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Start about 4 or 5 inches down from the top to get the width measurement. Jot down this width measurement.
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Take a couple of other width measurement from different parts of the chair as well. Take one at the seat and also at the halfway point if you have a lounge sling chair.
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Average the width measurements together if they vary a little to get the most accurate measurement for the width of your sling chair.
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Purchase a new sling with these measurements.
Repairing the Sling
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Remove the ends caps from the chair. Use a flat head screwdriver if necessary to pry them loose.
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Unbolt the side rails using a wrench.
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Remove the old sling.
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Work on one side at a time and insert the plastic spine into the casing of the sling. Slide the fabric and the sling into the rails.
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Replace all the bolts and tighten them down to tighten the sling. Replace the end caps.
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Tips & Warnings
If the old sling seems to be sticking inside the rails and is hard to get out, spray it with a dish soap solution to help loosen it. Let the soap soak in for a minute or two and then give it a good yank to release it.
Do not measure the width of the chair from the very top. The fabric has a tendency to stretch a little over time, and this may not give you an accurate reading.
