Fixing Frays

• 1). Cut away damaged, frayed or loose fibers with a knife and glue the ends of the remaining fiber down to the seat back or chair legs.
  
  
• 2). Trim the length of replacement material to approximately the length of cut fiber, and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes, or until pliable. Once it is flexible, wrap or re-weave the length of new cane to match the existing pattern.
  
  
• 3). Tack one end of the replacement cane to the glued edge of the existing cane. The ends should meet or slightly overlap, depending on the thickness of the fibers.
  
  
• 4). Glue and tack the other end of the replacement cane down to the chair leg or seat back until fully dry. If needed, repaint or stain the cane to match your chair.
  
  

Fixing Slight Sags

• 1). Turn the chair or table over and wipe the sagging surface with a damp sponge or cloth. Alternatively, use a steamer to apply a fine mist to the fibers.
  
  
• 2). Put the chair or table out of reach, or leave it undisturbed for at least 24 hours (or longer, in high humidity). Applying weight to damp fibers stretches them further, and worsens a sag. As the fibers dry, they tighten and shrink back to their original shape. Large sags may need to be professionally restored.
  
  
• 3). Spray a mist about once a month to maintain tautness. Even with normal use, natural fibers will eventually sag. Regularly misting your furniture with warm water prevents cane from sags and breakage.
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Fixing Broken Fibers

• 1). Soak replacement cane or fiber in warm water for about 30 minutes or until it is pliable. The more flexible it is, the easier it will be to re-weave it into your furniture. The strand should be slightly longer than the piece that needs replacing.
  
  
• 2). Cut away all visible or protruding ends in the furniture. If possible, glue the ends down to the underside or the back of the furniture to ensure they remain out of view.
  
  
• 3). Apply glue to area with missing or broken strand. Tuck one end of the replacement fiber into the weave, alongside the broken strand, so that it is now glued and stuck into the furniture. The end should not be visible.
  
  
• 4). Weave the replacement strand in the same pattern. Use needle-nose pliers, if you're working with a tight weave.
  
  
• 5). Cut off any remaining cane. Leave enough material to push the end through to the underside of the weave. Stain or paint to match the furniture.