Our foot stool kits are available in three sizes - 16" x 10", 20" x 14" & 32" x 10". Each kit includes:

• Base with legs attached
• 3" foam cut to size
• Polywadding to cover the foam

Before you start

Before you start the upholstery either stain and wax or paint the legs and the underneath of the base.

Place the foam on the base

Place the foam on the base. We use spray adhesive to keep it in place.

Cut the polywadding to size

Place the polywadding over the foam and cut to size.

Position your fabric

Place your chosen top fabric. Pay particular attention to positioning any well defined images centrally if this applies and press or iron fabric to eliminate any creasing.

Tack the fabric in place

Turn the stool onto its side and temporarily tack the fabric in place on all four sides to prevent the fabric slipping. Leave the corners unattached.

Trim the fabric

Trim the fabric to 1/2" - 3/4" (1.27cm - 1.9cm) longer than the base - again leaving the corners uncut.

Attach the fabric to the base

Fold the 1/2" - 3/4" excess under and begin attaching the fabric to the base on all four sides stopping 1"- 2" (2.54cm - 5cm) away from the legs. This can be done using either tacks or staples.

Leg junction

At the junction of the legs make a diagonal cut as shown in the photo. Then finish attaching all four sides.

Fold the corners

Fold the corner fabric as shown and place the fold on the corner the base.

Fix the corners

Make a fold in the fabric and fix in place either side of the corner.

Trim the excess

Trim the excess fabric level with the base of the stool.

Attach the edging

Attach gimp or edging with gimp pins or glue to conceal the tacks or staples.

Protect the fabric

Spray with a fabric protector if needed.