Repairing fabric on chair cushions, how do you get staples out of wood?
Question:I'm trying to get the old fabric off my chair cushions and there are hundreds of staples in the wood on the the bottom of the chair. How do you get the staples out of the wood? Some of the staples are flush tight and it's hard to pry anything under them. After much blood and many cuss words, I need some advice. Is there a tool for this?
Answers:
You could try an awl which is just a sharp pointy tool with a handle on it. You may have to tap it lightly with a hammer to drive it under the staple and pry. If you don't have an awl, a good size nail might work. Try to drive it under the staple at an angle. I would suggest wearing some safety goggles as you may end up with staples flying in the air and wouldn't want to get one in your eye.
Don't bother. Just apply the new on top.
By some small , end nippers , from the hardware store. Have a friend grind down the end of the pliers carefully, you can do by hand with a metal file , until they will grip flush to a surface. If you by them and look you will see what I am talking about. This is very effective.
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