how to cover porch swing chains

Tired of looking at those porch swing chains? Here’s a simple, customized solution touch to those porch swing chains! 

You know we loved taking our pool from this… 

To this situation last spring/summer.

{This before and after is by far one of my favorites.}

And our very favorite element are these porch swings for our Cabana. 

You can check out the full reveal here, but we’ve gone through the entire series here on how to build one, just in case you’re curious!

But some of the most commonly asked questions are: 

1. How did you cover the chains on your swings?
2. How are they holding up?

The second question’s answer is, fabulously.

They’ve now sat through extreme rain, direct sunlight, winter, sleet and snow, so let me tell you they still look as great as the day they were added. This is a really simple process that I originally included in stories on instagram, but we thought it may be best if it lives on forever here, since we do receive that question often. 

I always make fun of myself for sharing super simple projects, but people seem to appreciate them so here we are!

This is a great solution for porch swings, no matter what the design. And it will be fairly simple to replace/repair down the line.

Here’s what you’ll need to cover your porch swing chain: 

• glue gun– just replaced my leaking one with this one and love it
• jute twine/hemp rope
• scissors 
• stool or stepladder 

Plug in your glue gun, and work from a place that will be easy to grab your supplies. Low heat setting is fine, and safer. It may actually help to have another stool nearby that will be easy to reach, or another set of hands. I was lowering and raising my glue gun by the cord as I went, which could be a burn hazard.

Just be careful here. 

This project will take a couple of hours depending on how long your chain is or how many. I’d say our swings probably took about an hour each, because it paid to be patient. My middle joined me in the cabana to watch a little Gilmore Girls as I worked. 

Start at the top and tie a sturdy knot. 

Then working as you go, add a little glue and hold in place, and pull tight, wrapping around each edge. 

You may have a few gaps as you work, just adjust by pushing it around while you go. 

When you get to the bottom, simply glue and tuck the last one out of sight so it won’t fray later. 

Tada! You’re done.

This is a great solution and easy fix when you want that touch of natural and a giant rope just won’t work or fit. 

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and let us know if you try it!

We’d love to hear. 

Have an inspired day!