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Furniture & upholsteryEasy10 min

Replace worn felt pads on a chair

Fit clean, correctly sized floor protectors without disturbing the chair’s structure.

Every step has an illustration. Follow the written instructions and safety notes as your guide.

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A felt protector being fitted to the clean leg of a chair

Take it one step at a time

Repair steps

  1. Inspect each chair leg

    Turn the empty chair onto a soft surface and check that every leg and joint is sound before working on the feet.

    Illustration for Replace worn felt pads on a chair, step 1

  2. Remove old adhesive

    Peel off worn pads. Remove leftover adhesive from the flat foot using a method safe for the chair finish.

    Illustration for Replace worn felt pads on a chair, step 2

  3. Choose the right pad

    Measure the flat contact area and choose a felt pad that covers it without wrapping around the leg or rocking on the floor.

    Illustration for Replace worn felt pads on a chair, step 3

  4. Press and check

    Apply the pad to a clean, dry surface, press firmly, and follow its cure time. Set the chair down and check it sits level before use.

    Illustration for Replace worn felt pads on a chair, step 4