UPDATE: 15th April 2012
- I started work on these yesterday. The frames are coming up
beautifully, and as with every piece I work on I am getting attached.
The old clouded and watermarked coating couldn't be saved so on two
chairs (so far) it has been removed to once again reveal the original
colour and grain of the teak. As I was taking them apart I found out
that these covers are not original. This set once had orange covers in a
wool blend fabric.. Ohhh choices choices for the new upholstery.
UPDATE:
18th April 2012 - After five more hours of upper body workout I just
finished sanding the last two chairs, started the oiling process and
hoping to begin the new covers tomorrow. They are coming along
beautifully and I am really looking forward to seeing them looking fresh
and new.
UPDATE: 19th April 2012 - Well they are really coming together now. The 4 frames have had their second coat of oil and I managed to get one set of squabs covered. In the end I decided to go with a lovely light ivory woven fabric. The frames contain such lovely wood with some stunning grain that I though it best to keep the covers neutral... the frames are the star of the show and it would have been harsh if a fabric were trying to compete with that.
