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Step 1: Materials

Sanding and Painting

120- and 220-grit sandpaper
dust mask
heavy plastic drop cloth
1 quart of primer (we like KILZ and CoverStain)
rags and paper towels
1 quart semigloss latex paint for each chair frame
2 high-quality brushes for painting
1 trim brush for painting details on chair

Reupholstering

1 1/2 yards of upholserty fabric for each cushion (ZarinFabrics.com)
upholstery grade foam rubber for the cushion
staple gun (or carpet tacks) 3/8-inch staples
fabric scissors

Also...

pencil or fabric chalk
marker
screwdrivers (Phillips head and flat head depending upon the screws)
measuring tape
needle-nose pliers
chef's or utility knife

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