1) Prepare the Chair
Remove the padded seat from the chair.
Sand the wood to create a smooth surface.
2) Prime It
Apply two coats of primer.
While it dries, mix the any color of paint to create a shade that matches the background of the floral fabric.
3) Paint the Chair
Cover the chair with two coats of white-latex satin paint (or the paint you selected).
When the paint is dry, gently buff it with steel wool to smooth it.
4) Seal It
Apply two coats of sealer to the whole chair, and let it dry.
5) Cover the Cushion
Using the old chair seat as a pattern, cut several pieces of batting and one piece of fabric to the same dimensions plus 3 inches all around.
If you like, make official pattern lines before you cut your materials:
* Pin the old chair seat fabric on top of the batting.
* Extend a ruler out three inches from the old chair seat fabric.
* Hold a chalk pencil at its end to mark the batting, and drag the ruler around the fabric--still keeping it three inches beyond the fabric's edge.
* Once the batting's been marked, pin the old chair fabric on the new chair fabric to repeat the process, making sure both fabrics are facing either right side up or right side down.
* Place the batting on top of the seat, and fold the excess underneath. Staple it in place and trim away the bulk.
* Cover the batting with the new fabric, folding and stapling excess to the underside.
* Attach the refurbished cushion to the chair.
* And Now, you are Finished!
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