Tool Box
Sanding and Painting 120- and 220-grit sandpaper
Dust mask
Heavy plastic drop cloth
1 quart of primer
Rags and paper towels
1 quart of semigloss latex paint for each chair frame
2 high-quality synthetic brushes for painting
1 trim brush for painting details on chair
Reupholstering 1-½ yards of upholstery fabric for each cushion
Upholstery-grade foam rubber for the cushion
Staple gun (or carpet tacks)
⅜-inch staples
Fabric scissors
Also… Pencil or fabric chalk
Marker
Screwdrivers (Phillips head and flat head)
Measuring tape
Needle-nose pliers
Chef’s or utility knife
Photo: Antonis Achilleos