When you’ve got a broken plastic chair and need it fixed, it can be hard to know what to do. After all, who wants to have an ugly or mismatched chair? Luckily for you, this article shows you how to stick broken plastic chair.
The first thing you’ll want to do is gather up some supplies. All you need are some super glue, scissors, and a piece of cardboard. The next step is making your own DIY repair kit. Here’s how:
Gather supplies
To fix a broken plastic chair, you’ll need some super glue, scissors and a piece of cardboard.
The first thing to do is gather these supplies.
Next, cut the cardboard in a square shape to cover the base of the chair.
Take it out and put it on the floor. Now, put the broken pieces of the chair on top while they’re still in place and trace around them with a pen or pencil. After you’ve got an outline all around, take it off and use your scissors to cut along that line. Now, glue strips together until you have a full circle for the base for your new chair! Next, place this inside the broken chair so it will be hidden from sight. Finally, add another layer of cardboard onto that layer and repeat steps 1-5! Voila! You just fixed your broken plastic chair!
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Make your DIY repair kit
To make your DIY repair kit, you’ll need to have a piece of cardboard. The size and shape are really up to you. The best thing about this is that it’s free! You can use an old cereal box or even a piece of scrap paper for the job.
Next, unfold the cardboard so that it’s in an open rectangle. Fold the top half down over the bottom half on one side and glue together. Then, fold the top half down over the bottom half on the other side and glue together. This will create a cylinder with tabs on each side that allow you to easily slide it onto your chair when it’s time to fix it.
Repair the chair
The first thing you’ll want to do is clean off the broken plastic chair. You can use an old rag, a scrub brush, and some dish soap. Next, cut out a piece of cardboard that will fit the length of the break or crack in the chair. Use scissors or a utility knife to carefully trim around the cardboard until it’s about 1/4 inch larger than the crack on all sides.
Now you’ll want to apply some glue where the crack is. Be sure to cover as much surface area as possible with glue in order to get a good seal and avoid leaks! Put some glue on both sides of the crack and allow it to dry for five minutes before applying your DIY repair kit.
Once you’ve covered up the area with your cardboard, put tape along all four edges in order to keep it securely in place inside of the broken chair. You should repeat this process for any other cracks or breaks on your plastic chair as well. Make sure that there are no gaps for air to escape!
Once everything is dry, you can remove the tape from those four edges and enjoy your new (and fixed) plastic chair!
Steps to Fix a Broken Plastic Chair with Superglue1. Use the scissors to cut a piece of cardboard about 8 inches by 4 inches.
2. Apply a thin layer of glue to both surfaces of the cardboard strip and let it dry.
3. Once the glue is dry, fold the strip in half so that it creates a crease in the center with adhesive on both sides. This will act as your superglue handle when you’re gluing pieces together.
4. Open up one side of the broken plastic chair, where there are 2 or more holes next to each other that need patching, and carefully place the adhesive-covered surface of your makeshift handle over one side of the plastic while pressing firmly against that area. Repeat this process for any section of the broken plastic chair where there are 2 or more holes next to each other that need patching until you’ve patched all areas of exposed plastic on that side of your chair.
5. Next, open up another side of the break and follow steps 3-5 with a new piece of cardboard and scotch tape until that side is also patched over with cardboard strips in sections like before (this just ensures full coverage).
6. Finally, apply glue onto any remaining exposed patches on your plastic chair and continue following steps 3-6 until all holes have been fixed!
Steps to Fix a Broken Plastic Chair with Hot Glue
1. Cut a piece of cardboard the same size as the broken chair.
2. Put a dot of glue in the center of it and press it on top of the chair.
3. Use scissors to trim off any excess cardboard that’s sticking out.
4. Let it dry for about an hour, then you’re all set!
How to Fix a Broken Plastic Chair with Superglue
First, take the scissors and cut off a piece of the cardboard. It should be at least twice as long as the broken surface. Next, put a strip of glue along one side of the cardboard and press it against the broken surface. Hold it there for five or ten seconds until it’s set enough to hold together on its own. You can use tape if you want to add some extra stability. After that, just repeat these steps on the other side of the chair.
And there you go! This is how to fix a broken plastic chair with superglue!
How to Fix a Broken Plastic Chair with Hot Glue
Cut the cardboard to the size of the broken piece of plastic chair. Then, cut it into a heart shape and cover it with glue. Next, put some glue on the part of the broken plastic chair that needs to be fixed and press in the heart shaped card board to it.
The next step is to wait for it to dry (usually around 10 minutes). When it’s dry, take off all of the cardboard from both sides and you’re done!
How to Fix a Broken Plastic Chair Leg
1. Cut a piece of cardboard to the size of the bottom of your chair.
2. Put some glue on one side, and place it on top of the pieces that are broken
3. Press down firmly to push out any air bubbles and let dry overnight
4. You’re done!
Make sure you use cardboard with a backing or wax paper so you don’t stick yourself when trying to cut through it.**
FAQS
How do I glue the chair together?
To glue your chair, you’ll need to cut a piece of cardboard to fit around the broken area of your chair. This will ensure that you don’t end up gluing it to another part of the chair. Next, use some super glue and adhere the pieces together. You should then hold them in place with a clamp for at least one hour.
What if my break is in an awkward spot?
If your break is in an awkward spot, it can be difficult for you to keep the pieces together while waiting for the glue to dry. You can use a crafting elastic band or rubber band (or any other material) as a clamp until your adhesive dries.
Conclusion
We have been able to help you fix your broken plastic chair with superglue, hot glue and glue. You may also be interested in our guide on how to fix your broken plastic chair leg.
If you need help with your broken plastic chair, we are here to help you. We hope this guide has given you the information you need to fix your broken plastic chair.
