How to Remove & Install Cushion Slings

Replacing the fabric cushion support slings on your PVC (or other) furniture is not difficult. Follow the steps below and watch the short videos for full details.

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.

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. 

Another trick: use our dry lube spray to stop chairs from squeaking

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