How to Repair the Webbing of Aluminum Patio Chairs
Aluminum patio chairs with webbing can become faded and stretched after years and exposure to the weather, and can render them unsafe for use. Webbing is attached to the aluminum frames with screws or pop rivets, making replacement simple to give old chairs extended years of use. You can buy new webbing at home and garden centers as well as hardware stores. They usually come with new screws.
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Measure the existing webbing sections on the lawn chair. The replacement webbing is sold in rolls that usually contain 39 feet of webbing. For large chairs, you might have to buy more than one roll. If new screws are not included in the package, buy galvanized sheet-metal screws and washers.
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Remove and discard the screws from the webbing. There are chairs that have the webbing attached to pop rivets. In this case, drill them with the smallest possible drill and remove the pop rivets. Screws will be used in placed of the pop rivets to attach the new webbing.
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Cut the new webbing to length using the old webbing for length, or just measure across the lawn chair frame to determine cut length. Add two inches to the length to fold the ends under when attaching.
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Starting at the back of the chair seat, lay the webbing across the seat and attach it to the bottom of the frame and use a washer on every screw. Before driving the screws into the frame, make sure that the ends are folded under. Continue across the width of the chair seat until all webbing is in place. Firmly pull the webbing; but not too tight that it warps the aluminum frame.
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Start at the front and attach the first piece of webbing that will run back to back and weave in and out over the pieces of webbing already attached across the width. Attach the end of the webbing at the back of the chair. Continue until all the seat webbing is in place.
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Follow the same steps for the back of the chair, it is still uses webbing.
If you have the budget (and a lack of DIY skills), though, then maybe it would be best to just get yourself new ones. Below are some great picks.
Green Aluminum Outdoor Chair by Vifah Modern Patio. Made from fully welded aluminum frame with green and natural color rattan on seat and back with plastic floor glides. It has a popular style with a price that will fit your budget.
Sun Set Counter Stool (Set of 4) by Lebello. This bar stool is a new addition to the series. Finished in a stainless steel frame, this counter height stool is made with all-weather wicker and can stack up to 4 high. It is also available in powder coat.
Leather Swivel Barstool – 2/Ctn by Outdoor Greatroom Company. Available in a set of two, this leather swivel barstool is made from resin wicker with an aluminum frame. It has an ergonomic style backrest in leather color and Dora Brown.
