How to Reupholster the Backrest for a Pontoon Bench Seat

In this four-part series we'll show you how to reupholster a pontoon boat's bench seat. This tutorial will highlight the reupholstering of the backrest. Removing the old vinyl, cutting and shaping foam, patterning new vinyl fabric, sewing and stapling to frame will all be shown. At the end of the video a full materials list with amounts used will be displayed.

SEE THE OTHER TUTORIAL VIDEOS HERE:
How to Reupholster the Seat for a Pontoon Bench: https://youtu.be/MYaPDhrRgGo
How to Reupholster an Arm Rest for a Pontoon Bench Seat: https://youtu.be/gFIEcPKuTVk
How to Reupholster the Base for a Pontoon Bench Seat: https://youtu.be/3FGiLAL45QQ

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER THE BACKREST FOR A PONTOON BENCH SEAT CHAPTERS:
Removing Old Vinyl Fabric – 1:14 min
Cutting Foam & Making Bolster – 3:44 min
Sewing Channeling – 13:33 min
Gluing Foam to Frame – 21:10 min
Patterning Four-Way Stretch Vinyl – 25:53 min
Making Piping – 36:12 min
Sewing Top Bolster Vinyl – 40:40 min
Sewing Lower Vinyl – 48:29 min
Adding a Fabric Pull – 55:29 min
Joining Panels – 58:04 min
Stapling Fabric Pull – 1:12:40 min
Stapling Vinyl Fabric to Backerboard – 1:18:45 min
Removing Wrinkles with Steam – 1:24:38 min
Materials List – 1:26:38 min

MATERIALS LIST:
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 3" x 24" x 80" - Item # 183M2480 https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Density-Polyurethane-Antimicrobial-Foam-Medium-3-x-24-x-80
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 4" x 24" x 80" - Item # 184M2480 https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Density-Polyurethane-Antimicrobial-Foam-Medium-4-x-24-x-80
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Soft) - Item # 181S4880 https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Density-Polyurethane-Antimicrobial-Foam-Soft-1-x-48-x-80
• Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz - Item # 120464 https://www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-Lock-Spray-Adhesive-12oz
• EverSoft Indoor/Outdoor 54" Vinyl Fabric Off White - Item # 122211 & Burgundy - Item # 122206 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Brands/EverSoft
• Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58" ½” - Item # 121507 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-2-Sew-Foam-58
• Thread V-92 Natural Polyester UV 4oz - Item # 106386 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-Polyester-Natural-UV-4oz-1-050-Yds
• Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74"- Item # 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74
• Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" (50') - Item # 105599 https://www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32
• Top Notch® 1S Forest Green 60" Fabric - Item # 121812 https://www.sailrite.com/Top-Notch-1S-Forest-Green-60-Fabric
• Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36Yds) - Item # 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
• Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - Item # 103933
• 21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - Item # 8010SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Stainless-Steel

TOOLS LIST:
• Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - Item # 121244 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V
• Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
• Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
• Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - Item # 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
• McLube™ Sailkote 8oz - Item # 120679 https://www.sailrite.com/McLube-Sailkote-8oz
• Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine, Table & Workhorse™ Servo Motor - Item # 400500 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-in-Power-Stand-with-Workhorse-Servo-Motor
• Thread Clipper "Kuroha" - Item # 121908 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-Clipper-Kuroha
• Cording Foot Set 1/4" for Fabricator - Item # 400414 https://www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot-Set-1-4-for-Fabricator
• Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - Item # 120681 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-White
• Scratch Awl Yellow - Item # 2354 https://www.sailrite.com/Scratch-Awl-Yellow
• Sailrite® Upholstery Staple Gun - Short Nose - Item # 121410 or Long Nose - Item # 121411 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
Knife, Tape Measure, Straight Edge, Pencil, Marker, Stapler, Tape, Steamer

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