How to Remove & Install Cushion Slings
Replacing the fabric slings on your PVC (or other) furniture is not difficult. Follow the steps below and
watch the short videos for full details. [order slings] [cushion sling fabrics]
Removing a Cushion Sling Before Replacement
To order a cushion sling from us, you will need to remove one of your existing slings and send it in to our
factory so we can make them exactly the same. Here's how to remove a cushion sling from a PVC chair frame.
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First remove the screws from one side of the chair. You'll usually find them on the underside of
the chair, in the fittings that the crossbars are inserted into.
Tap the frame with a soft hammer or block of wood to remove one side.
Slide the sling off the crossbars.
Watch this 2-minute video for a demonstration.
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How to Install Cushion Slings
Cushion slings are easiest to work with when they are warm, as the fabric is more pliable. We
suggest laying the slings out in the sun for a while, or placing them in a WARM [not hot] clothes dryer for a few
minutes. Use caution if using the clothes dryer method, as sling fabrics can melt!
While the slings are warming, get some warm soapy water and clean your frames well. Clean frames
have less friction. Dry the frames with a clean towel. You can then sprinkle some talcum powder on the parts
of the frames where the slings are going to be slid over. It's also a good idea to wear non-slip, cotton or
rubber gloves when installing the slings so that you get a better grip with less slip. You should now be able to
pull the slings over the frames quite easily, even though they are tight.
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This video shows an entire chair being built. The first part shows how to install the cushion
sling.
The trick is to place the sling over the top and front crossbars only at
first. Then insert the rear crossbar through the rear sling pocket before inserting it into
the pipe fitting.
Watch this 2-minute video for a demonstration.
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Another trick:
use our dry lube spray to
stop chairs from squeaking
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