Recover Deckchairs
How to Recover a Traditional Wooden Deckchair
Traditionally deck chairs were re-covered once a year. After summer use and winter storage in often damp, cold conditions in a shed or garage your deckchairs will probably be looking a little tired. Fortunately, with just a few simple tools and Deckchair Fabric available from The Stripes Company re-covering a deckchair is simple and quick.
In the video 'How to Recover a Deck Chair' below Maria from The Stripes Company shows you how ! Please call us on 01244 336 387 if you need any additional help or advice after watching
We can now make Deckchair HEADRESTS to match the deckchair fabric you choose to recover your chair in - They make your deckchair SO COMFY! - NEW Deckchair Headrests
Removeable Deck Chair Slings
If your deckchair has a method of attaching the fabric which involves a stitched channel at the top and bottom of the canvas where a wooden dowelling rod is inserted to keep it in place, and also involves stitching up the sides of the canvas for the correct width then we can do this for you with our made to measure Replacement Deckchair Slings
If you prefer to read how to recover a deckchair use the images and instructions below
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How to Recover a Deckchair
- Step 1 - You will need
- 1.5 metres Deckchair Canvas Fabric - see our range of deckchair fabric in over 40 different Stripes!
- 45cms wide
- Stripes must be vertical
- 20 + Upholstery Tacks
- Hammer
- Scissors
- Step 2 - Deckchair Frame Position
- 1 Place frame upside down on a table - Note the position of the ridges – ridges on underneath
- 2 Start at the top - The wide end - with 1.5 metres fabric
- 3 Lift bar b and then bar c to secure out of the way (like the deckchair is erected but upside down). Feed fabric underneath bars a & b - Fold over edge of fabric 2-3 cms
- 4 Roll fabric back over bar 'a'
- Step 3 - Attach Fabric Wide End
- 1 Starting at one edge insert upholstery pin on underside of bar. Hold pins between two fingers as in pic 2. Gently hammer till it bites. Remove fingers, hit it hard till pin head flush with fabric (pic 3)
- 2 Next put a pin in the centre, hammer in
- 4 Next put in pin at other end
- 5 Repeat - Fill in with the remaining pins - 9 /10 in total
- Step 4 - Attach Fabric Narrow End
- 1 Feed rest of fabric underneath bar at narrow end
- 2 Turn the fabric in so that it fits inside frame
- 3 Fold over end of fabric (cut off if too much)
- 4 Fold over bar and secure as before
- Because our fabric is 100% natural cotton with no synthetics, the weave is constructed to slightly 'give' when first sat on. If tacked on tightly - the canvas will 'mould' to the shape of the body to give a more relaxed and comfortable seat. This is totally normal and the strength of the fabric is not compromised in any way.
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Deckchair Canvas 45cm
Give your Deckchair or Directors Chair a new lease of life
100% Woven Cotton
Our deckchair canvas is a traditional robust woven 100% cotton, with more subtle colours than modern synthetic fabrics which may often be harsh on the eye, and the posterior.
45cms width unless otherwise stated in product description.
Multiples of one colour come as a complete length - if you have more than one deckchair, try covering them in different clashing colours!See our NEW range of Deckchair Headrests
See our full range of Deckchair Canvas
See our Video of How to Re-cover a Deckchair
Please read the FAQs about our 100% cotton fabrics
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Classic Deckchair Canvas
Give your Deckchair or Directors Chair a new lease of life
Our classic deckchair canvas is a traditional robust woven 100% cotton, with more subtle colours than modern synthetic fabrics which may often be harsh on the eye, and the posterior.
Thick Weave
45cms wide unless otherwise stated in product description
Multiples of one colour come as a complete lengthSee our NEW range of Deckchair Headrests
See our full range of Deckchair Fabrics
Important: Please read the FAQs about our 100% cotton fabrics
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Vintage Deckchair Canvas
Give your Deckchair or Directors Chair a new lease of life
Add a matching Deckchair Headrest
100% yarn dyed cotton
45cms wide unless otherwise stated in product description.
Multiples of one colour come as a complete lengthSee our Step by Step Guide on How to Recover a Deckchair
and do not forget to purchase your Upholstery Nails, to attach your fabric.See our full range of Deckchair Fabrics
Important: Please read the FAQs about our 100% cotton fabrics
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Deckchair Canvas Plain
100% cotton
Black - 46 cm

Blue - 45.5 cm
Cream - 44.5 cm

Dark Green - 45.5 cm
Orange - 45.5 cm
Turquoise - 46 cm
Yellow - 45.5 cmMultiples of one colour come as a complete length
See our full range of Deckchair Fabrics
Our plain deckchair canvas is a traditional robust woven 100% cotton
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Edwardian Deckchairs
Vintage Style Deckchairs with Canopy and Footstool made from grade A Teak
Please note - These are specially made up for you upon ordering
We makeup your bespoke canopy and footstool by hand to order so delivery will be 7 to 14 working days.
Canopy Trim
Please select from the Canopy Pompom Choice BoxYou can select BEST COLOUR MATCH (we will choose for you) or NO POMPOMS or choose your favourite pompom colour if you prefer.
We recommend our 1.5cm multi colour bobble fringes / single colour bobble fringes although you can have our larger 2.5cm pompoms if desired.
Please note that if you add a headrest to your chair they can only have 1.5cm pompom trim, so if you want them to match the canopy you need to choose from those ranges.Each Edwardian deckchair has two holes drilled into the top for the addition of the canopy when needed.
The canopy bolts into the holes with a butterfly nut and washers included to tighten and adjust the height.
The footstool has two curved metal hooks which just rest on the deckchair and a folding support bar.Each chair arrives boxed and ready for use for you to put up and enjoy.
See our full range of DECKCHAIRS
Our Edwardian Deckchairs make wonderful Gifts for someone special
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Premium Deck Chairs
Add a matching Deckchair Headrest Cushion
Deckchairs make wonderful Gifts for Special Birthdays, Weddings and Christmas
Please note - we cover the ready made premium hardwood deckchair frames specially for you in any colour option of deckchair canvas, order as shown on each page.
Frame made from Hardwood Grade A Teak, a lovely warm honey colour.
Size folded 138cms x 60 cmsPremium Deckchairs can take up to 7 - 14 working days from ordering as we make the removable slings to order.
If you require them sooner please add Express Delivery to your basket and we will expedite them - this is not a next day service but 5-6 working days.
For other colour options see all our Premium Deck Chairs
We have a full range of Deck Chairs including Edwardian Deckchairs
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Deckchair with Deckchair Cover
Deckchairs make wonderful Gifts
Add a matching Deckchair Headrest Cushion
Price shown is for one Deckchair
Please note - These deckchairs are specially made up for you upon ordering
They can take up to 7 - 14 working days from ordering as we cover them by hand.
If you require them sooner please add Express Delivery to your basket and we will expedite them - this is not a next day service but 4 - 6 working days.
Frame made from Hardwood Grade A Teak
Size folded 135cms x 60 cmsUnfortunately we are unable to ship deckchairs to Europe at this current time
Please note the hardwood deckchair frames are a lovely warm honey colour.
See our full range of Deckchairs
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Deckchair Headrest Cushions
Price is for Tie on Headrest Only
Comfy up your Deck Chairs or Steamer Chairs
Made to order so please allow 7-10 working days at this time, so NOT available for Express delivery
Measure approx 42cm x 21cm exc pompoms
See our Premium Teak Deckchairs