I decided to dress it up a bit using oak for the surfaces. I then used Provincial stain by Minwax and semigloss poly. The legs/skirt are clear pine and both primed and painted. Rather than screw the seat to the frame from above, I used Kreg joints and secured it from below giving the chairs a smooth final finish.
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax stain followed by semigloss poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner