Banner of a kitchen corner: preparation and phased implementation

Furniture for each room is selected taking into account the dimensions of the future space and the main functions. The kitchen is the smallest of all the main rooms, so the selection of a headset and related products becomes very important. It so happens that the old kitchenette fits perfectly into the room and it is extremely difficult to find an alternative to it, then hauling the old furniture and returning it to its original appearance, which will extend the service life for several more years.

Kitchen furniture should have certain qualities in order to serve for many years and remain comfortable and attractive in appearance. The frame is usually made of MDF or chipboard, less often of wood, since it is much more expensive, but each of the materials, when used correctly, can last quite a long time without loss of attractiveness, which cannot be said about the upholstery. For the upper part of the kitchen corner, manufacturers choose different materials, but sooner or later each of them starts to deteriorate, which leads to the need to completely change furniture. If the furniture in the kitchen is selected high-quality and comfortable, and also completely suits the owners, there is no point in buying a new one, it is best to change the worn out parts and cover the corner with new material.

In order to update old furniture, it is necessary to study how the lining changes and the restoration of the kitchen corner takes place.The presence of certain skills in this area will be useful, but even without them you can cope with the goal. The main task will be to select the right materials for upholstery and fill under it, so that the material is easy to clean., which is important for the kitchen, withstood the increased load and fit the design of the room. To ensure a positive conversion result, it is also necessary to have all the tools, thanks to which it will be possible to successfully cut out the new upholstery, remove the old one and replace the old one with a new one.

Replacing one upholstery with another should be done slowly, with a clear understanding of what material should be used for furniture. Fabric stores can provide a huge selection of various options in different colors, so there will be no problems in choosing the most suitable upholstery.

For the constriction of the kitchen corner, you can use such textile materials as:

A material with good density and wear resistance, so it is the most popular option for upholstery; products in the tapestry will remain beautiful for a long time, and the presence of a variety of colors and designs will allow you to choose upholstery for any kitchen.

The material has good strength indicators, therefore it will also serve for quite a long time, the velor has a small and dense pile in structure, which makes the furniture look stylish and very beautiful, and very pleasant to the touch and when used; Of the minuses, one can note the erasure of hairs and a gradual deterioration in the appearance of the upholstery.

High-quality and dense material, which is well suited for upholstering a kitchen corner due to its wear resistance and waterproof impregnation; it makes it easy to clean any debris and stains from the surface of the furniture.

A material that looks beautiful and stylish, but is less suitable for the kitchen, as it wears out quickly and is poorly cleaned of stains.

Furniture fabric looks beautiful, inexpensive and easy to useIn addition, working with her during a change of upholstery will not be difficult. If there is a desire to do something more extravagant and expensive, then a leather substitute is a good option. Various materials can be used.

Its performance is very reminiscent of genuine leather due to its strength, abrasion resistance, softness, elasticity and heat resistance, which ensures the beauty and durability of the upholstery in the kitchen.

It is considered a more expensive material, since it is even more similar to a natural analogue, such an upholstery will be durable, resistant to mechanical stress and will be able to repel moisture; the use of such material for upholstery in kitchen furniture is quite justified, since you can easily remove any dirt and water, and the operation will be very comfortable due to the breathing microfibers that make up MF leather.

It is made on the basis of polyurethane, therefore it is elastic, hypoallergenic, safe and soft to the touch.

It is used most often, since it costs less than other options; according to its characteristics, this material is also good because it is flexible, durable, can be draped, easy to care for, but in the process of use it can emit harmful fumes, so it’s best to choose any other option.

Upholstery of the kitchen corner with dermantine can help to make the furniture stylish and modern, as well as simplify the maintenance of it. If you want to choose the most durable and high-quality upholstery, then it is best to stay on genuine leather. This material option is the most expensive.You need to properly care for him in order to maintain the original appearance, but in the end you can get chic upholstered furniture in the kitchen, which will serve for many years and does not change its appearance.

When choosing genuine leather, you need to know that it can not be placed near a heat source: batteries, stoves, ovens, otherwise the appearance of the material will begin to deteriorate very quickly. When caring for new upholstery, it is important to use only specialized detergents that will not violate the integrity of the coating and will not harm it. When operating furniture upholstered in genuine leather, you need to ensure that knives and forks do not fall on it, and also do not allow pets that can damage the integrity of the product with claws.

To perform the work of hauling the upholstery of the kitchen corner quickly and efficiently, you cannot do without a set of necessary tools. It is not worth starting work without preliminary preparation, since not all available materials can be compared with specialized devices intended for repair. Work done in artisanal conditions without proper tools will be significantly worse than that obtained after careful preparation. For the reconstruction of the fabric part of the kitchen corner, you need to have the following tools with you:

• a screwdriver or knife with which to remove old paper clips; professional craftsmen use an anti-stapler for this task;
• a hammer;
• a clerical or painting knife with which old foam rubber will be cut;
• keys with which you can disassemble the corner frame for a complete reconstruction of the soft part;
• sewing machine to create a new upholstery;
• the presence of furniture cardboard will help to sew new upholstery more qualitatively and evenly;
• a stapler for furniture clips with which the new upholstery will be attached to the frame;
• accessories, if any additional decoration or the inclusion of new elements in the appearance of the furniture is supposed;
• adhesive for fixing foam rubber.

To restore a kitchen corner on your own at home, you need to understand the sequence of actions of this process. It is worth considering the main stages of remaking old furniture and its complete transformation.

1. Removing old kitchen upholstery with an anti-stapler or a tool at home for removing furniture staples. It’s better not to throw away the material, it is useful for cutting new upholstery.
2. Remove the old layer of foam so that there are no residues. If the foam was glued, then it can be removed completely only with a knife.
3. Cutting new upholstery with old patterns. The new pattern must exactly match the one that was previously eliminated, otherwise replacing one with another will be problematic. It is best to mark the edges of a new product with a chalk or a piece of soap, so that you can easily erase the wrong part. When cutting a pattern, it is important to leave 5 cm on each side to make launches that will be tucked during attachment to the furniture frame. It is recommended to buy material with a margin so that it is completely enough during cutting. If something remains after creating patterns, you can use the fabric for the purpose and update the chairs or stools, and if you wish, make soft pillows for the future kitchen corner.
4. Ready-made patterns are sewn using a sewing machine. It is worth making a few seams to maximize the design and prevent it from diverging in the future.
5. Repair of the kitchen corner involves the replacement of the soft component, so it is necessary to lay new foam rubber and fix it. For fixing, you can use a variety of glue: construction, from a gun or “Moment”. If there is no desire or need to attach the soft component to the frame, you can connect it to the upholstery, securing it with furniture nails or brackets.
6. The finishing touch will be putting new covers on the kitchen corner, checking their size. If you need to redo something, there is still the opportunity. As soon as everything has settled down, the most important stage begins, in which you should not rush - this is the fastening of the new upholstery on the old furniture. You can work with an industrial stapler, which quickly and reliably fixes the brackets in the base of furniture. The brackets should be located quite often, at least 4 cm between each of them, otherwise the material is going to turn out, which will ruin the impression of the work done.
7. If you managed to sheathe all the details of the kitchen corner frame, then you can assemble all the parts together, put the furniture down and try to use it.

Working step by step, you can achieve the desired result and update the old furniture in the kitchen, completely transforming it, and if desired, radically changing it.

See how to make the constriction of the kitchen corner in the next video.