- 1). Remove the existing seat from the chair to make the project a bit simpler. Some chair seats will just pop out and others are screwed in -- take the proper steps to remove your particular seat. If there is existing webbing already in place, use a router to remove the webbing, being careful not to damage the frame of the chair.
- 2). Soak a sheet of rattan in webbing for at least 20 minutes in lukewarm water. When it is fully soaked, remove the webbing and place in over the seat with the shiny side facing upward. Make sure the sheet of webbing is aligned with the edges of your seat.
- 3). Press the rattan webbing into the groove of the chair using a blunt wooden wedge. Work your way around the perimeter of the chair, forcing the webbing into the groove.
- 4). Cut off the excess webbing using a utility knife. Once you have pressed the webbing into place, cut off the excess webbing very carefully. The webbing should extend no further than a few millimeters below the outer edge of the groove in the seat. Take your time to carefully cut off the excess.
- 5). Apply a thin line of PVA glue to the groove to hold the webbing in place. Once the glue is inserted all around the perimeter, let the glue dry for at least five minutes.
- 6). Insert one end of the caning spline into the groove, on top of the dried glue. Hammer the spline in place with a hammer, working your way around the perimeter until the caning fully surrounds the piece of webbing. When you reach the corners, apply a bit of water with a damp sponge to make the spline simpler to install. Cut off the ends of the spline when you reach the starting point and hammer in the end.
- 7). Wipe off any excess glue with your damp sponge and let the seat dry naturally in the sun for at least 12 hours. Once the seat has dried, you can install it back onto the chair.
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