First determine whether you need the 1-1/2” or 2” wide vinyl
straps. Measure the width of the old vinyl at the center as it is on the frame of your
furniture. If it measure about 1-1/4” it is the 1-1/2” vinyl you will need. If
it measures about 1-3/4” it is the 2” wide vinyl. This is because when the strap is stretched on the frame it reduces the width of the vinyl.
Please visit our Free How-to Videos page for other
information including how to install the straps with various connectors. Along with these you may find more information below on
knowing what length straps you will need for your own Patio Furniture Rehab.
Please note that because there can be a variable to the
length where the strap will still work well our videos may give a different way
of determining the measurement needed but come out with very close results.
As stated in some of these videos you
can cut an old strap in half, place it in near-boiling water to shrink it down
to its pre-stretched length, and then measure the two halves together to determine the order length.
This heating process will also confirm the width. And of course always be cautious when using very hot water.
Using a cloth measuring tape
follow the full length of the
strap from hole to hole as it was originally wrapped on the furniture.
If the strap was wrapped around the frame twice (double-wrap) follow
this path with the measuring tape. If you
do not have a cloth measuring tape use a string to determine the length
then
measure the string length. To determine the length you will need to
install by stretching a
new precut strap back on the frame with good tension use this formula:
Your strap measurement (from hole to hole as it was originally wrapped on the
furniture)X .85 then round it up to the nearest ¼” to place an order for the strap.
For example if you measure 22” X.85 = 18.7” you will need to order a strap at
18.75”
Please be aware that if you order vinyl straps too long they
may sag during use. Though there is a variable of an inch or so which may not
make any difference when determining the pre-stretched length you should never
order vinyl straps without reducing the length measured on the frame from hole
to hole. Otherwise you are buying more vinyl than what you need or you will
have more work in cutting the vinyl down to fit well with the right tension. Just
be sure as well that you don’t go shorter than the formula calls for because trying to install a vinyl strap that is too short may cause the vinyl to distort and make the installation difficult.
Count the number
of straps you need per each different length and then order that number for
each length with your choice of width, length, color, and connectors (if needed) at the
options available to you as you set your purchase ofprecut straps in our online
store.
If a few days time is not a factor
for you, you may
send us one of each size of the vinyl straps along with one of the old original
end connectors. Tell us your color choice, how many of each size you will
need along with your shipping and contact information. We can process your
order with a credit card via the phone or check sent to us when we have determined what you need
from what you send to us. There is no extra charge to have us determine the
precut strap length(s) you need.
Our address is:
A+Redemption, Inc.
63 White Oak Rd
Mercer PA 16137
Some multiple item orders may qualify for a shipping cost discount. Please email us with specific requests.
All pictures of patio or pool furniture found on this website or our other website aplusredemption.com are actual pictures that we or our customers have taken of restoration or products produced and/or supplied through A+Redemption, Inc.. You will not find stock photos of furniture here, so you can know that what you see is what you get.
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