Mod Podge really is a good glue. It was a bear getting the fabric off (lots of animals in this post somehow).
Use it to measure the new fabric and cut. Try to match up the design so the tops of the tables match.
Dry fit it like you did with the Toile and then get your tools. I did not want to glue the fabric down like I did before because the croc was a bit thicker and it would not have looked finished.
So upholstery tacks to the rescue. You will want to get a rubber mallet so that you do not damage the finish on the tacks. After putting in one whole side of tacks on the table, I was not seeing the tacks as such a good idea! And I had to take them out several times to make them straight. Not an easy task.
This is how you should remove a tack if you ever need to! Yes that is a fork. And a napkin. Very high level tools every DIYer should have in their tool box. The napkin is so when you leverage the fork, you do not dent the edge of the table.
Plan B. Upholstery tack strip. AHHHHH, no one makes it in Black!!!!!
Plan C. Spray paint antique trim.
Works like a charm! And the finish is much more durable I must say then the original tacks!
Original way I tried to spray, kept curling up soooo,
Cut to length and then spray. Much Better. When I say cut to length, you will need to use sharp pliers and cut right next to the open hole. The individual tack that you use in the hole will cover the edge.
I know this picture is horrible but I wanted to show you the tack strip up close so you can see how it should work.
Spray the tacks that come with it.
You nail these in every 5th space. Because the hole will not always line up with your edge you will need to have an open space as close to the end as possible and then fill in with individual tacks.
What do you think? Do Crocs Rules?
Always being renewed,
Crocs definitely rule, Kim! I love the finished product!
ReplyDeleteAnd you broke down the steps so a real person could follow along. Thank you for that!!
Lovin' the croc! What a great way to use it, too!
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These are Divine!!! I have a bunch of brassy furniture tacks that I should paint...not a big fan of that brassy color on most pieces. These tables have a lot of personality. Great work!
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How are FAB!!! You did an awesome job and thanks so much for a great tutorial!! I would love for you to come link up at our Coffee and Conversation party!! Passionatelyperfect.com
ReplyDeleteFound you on Primp's link-up! These are AWESOME! I'm going to have to try this for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!! I would never have thought to do this, but my mind is spinning now. Featuring at my very late features party this morning. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThese turned out nice! I love it! I'm loving leather, especially croc, and nail head. I'm doing a door right now with nail head and leather. It's taking forever! The door is old, probably from the 20's and it's kinda crooked my husband says cause the nails are going on crooked. I'm wondering if that is just an excuse. Hmmmmm.....
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