Can damaged commercial stacking chairs be repaired rather than replaced?

Many commercial stacking chair components are repairable: (1) Glides — replace with matching aftermarket glides ($2–$5 per set); (2) Upholstery — a local upholstery shop can replace worn seat or back pads, often for $20–$50 per chair; (3) Hinge (folding chairs) — replacement hinges are available from some manufacturers; others require the whole leg assembly; (4) Frame paint chips — touch-up with matching powder coat spray; (5) Stretcher bars (the cross bar between chair legs) — weldable if cracked, or replaceable with manufacturer parts. Repair is most economical for premium or custom chairs where the frame is intact but aesthetics have degraded. OfficeFurniture2go.com can advise on repair vs. replacement for commercial chair fleets — call 1-800-460-0858.