How do I tighten my ercol webbing?

Pull the strap taut so there is no slack in the back of the chair. Go to the front of the chair. The strap will be tight to fit, so we advise using a piece of strong string. Pull the string through the loop giving equal length on each side of the strap.

How much does it cost to stretch Pirelli webbing?

Pirelli Webbing (Per Meter)-2″ / 5cm Wide It is suggested that for an average seat the degree of stretch should be 10%.

How do you replace webbing on ercol chairs?

Remove old webbing from frame, extract wooden dowels and put them to one side.

Take roll of rubber webbing.
Feed one end of the webbing through one of the back slots in the chair frame.
Fold over the end of the webbing to form a loop of approx 5” (125mm).
Using a staple and plate, fix the webbing together.

What is jute webbing for?

Jute webbing is used to create a structural framework over coil springs, within the furniture, under the seat and is stretched as tightly as possible over this area of the furniture. It is often laid out in a woven style, before being fixed in place, to provide as much structural support and stability as possible.

How do you measure for ercol webbing?

The straps come with a clip fitted at each end which fits into the slots at each end of the frame on the furniture. To determine the correct size you require, measure between the slots on the seat from back to front That is the size that you will need. Pirelli webbing is found on all Ercol furniture.

Can you tighten chair webbing?

Put the end of the webbing through a webbing stretcher and hold the stretcher on the outside of the furniture frame, tugging gently to tighten the webbing as much as possible. Staple the webbing where it meets the center of the piece of wood on the frame, rather than stapling near the edges.

How to measure and fit Ercol webbing for chairs?

First thing to measure is the width of the slot on the chair. In this case it is 2″. Measure the inside slot to inside slot on the chair (Not the old strap). Measure the inside slot to inside slot on the chair. The measurement arrowed is what you will need to use on our website to order your new straps.

How long has Ercol webbing been in business?

We are a family run business with over 30 years of upholstery and antique restoration experience. Customer service is our highest priority and offer only those products we feel offer the very best in terms of quality and value.

Is the Ercol webbing strap company a VAT registered company?

This is a Secure site and your connection is encrypted for your online safety, encrypted sites show a closed lock or secure notification in your browser, usually in the address bar. We are a VAT Registered Company and all prices include VAT at the current rate.

How big should the webbing be on a chair?

On the chairs use ½” (15mm) to make the second mark. On settees and daybeds, stretch the webbing to gauge where the end of the loop should be. The sideways webs MUST be interwoven for extra strength and support.

How do I tighten my ercol webbing? Pull the strap taut so there is no slack in the back of the chair. Go to the front of the chair. The strap will be tight to fit, so we advise using a piece of strong string. Pull the string through the loop giving equal length on…