To be honest, it's one part of being a one man band that i really enjoy.Decorating, upholstery, plumbing,refitting kitchen, etc ,there is no begining to my talents! My chairs cost about £15 each(including hiring a van to get them), add £60 for new covering and about 2 days to do the work.They cost about £140 new.You do the maths! But if you weren't such a messy eater, i wouldn't have to recover them