Office Chair Repair Guide

The repair method for a broken office chair should be selected based on the damaged part and type:

Wooden Office Chair: If there is a break in the wooden components, first disassemble the chair, straighten the broken part, replace the damaged wooden piece, and then reassemble it. If the armrest is missing, you can replicate a new piece by measuring the dimensions of the original component. During the repair process, use professional materials: first remove the old paint with a paint stripper, then fill the gaps with shellac, and finally adjust the color with a Burmese-colored water-based stain to ensure the repaired area matches the overall chair. Wear gloves during operation to avoid contact with chemical reagents.

Leather Office Seat: The key to repair is color coordination and surface treatment. First, sand the damaged area with sandpaper (recommended 400-600 grit) to remove the aged leather layer until it is smooth; otherwise, there will be color differences or uneven marks after repair. If the damage is large, cut a patch that matches the original leather in material and color, glue it on with special adhesive, and then sand the edges again. Finally, spray the leather dye that matches the original color of the seat in 2-3 thin coats, with an interval of 10 minutes between each coat to avoid runs.

Tilting Office Chair:

1. Wheel Inspection: Place the chair upright to confirm that all wheel feet touch the ground, and then invert it to check if the wheel axles are bent. If damage is found, replace the entire set (to avoid re-tilting due to height differences between new and old wheels). You can order matching models from the manufacturer or take the old wheels to an office supplies store to compare the axle shape (e.g., round, square) and diameter (usually 10-25mm).
2. Caster Removal: Hold the wheel with one hand and the bottom of the chair with the other hand and pull firmly; if it is stuck, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the gap between the wheel foot and the chair bottom, and use the lever principle to slowly pry it open. Pull it out by 1cm and then try to pull it out again. In rare cases, the casters are fixed with screws and need to be removed with the corresponding screwdriver.
3. Lubrication: Spray a small amount of WD-40 lubricant (or apply a pea-sized amount of petroleum jelly) into the socket at the bottom of the chair to reduce the resistance when installing the wheels.
4. Installation and Testing: Gently tap the caster rod with a rubber mallet until it is fully inserted into the base, avoiding direct tapping on the wheel to prevent deformation. Invert the chair and test sit on it. If it still tilts, check if the seat plate is deformed or if the screws are loose.

Leather Executive Chair: For minor wear, first clean the damaged area with a multi-functional cleaner (such as a neutral leather cleaner) to remove stains and grease. After drying, fill the worn area with leather repair paste and smooth it out with a scraper until it is level with the surrounding area. If color adjustment is needed, mix a small amount of leather dye to adjust the color, and finally spray a leather protector to enhance wear resistance.