I sanded them very little, I wanted the weathered look. I wanted the paint to come off in places. I knew they would be outside, so I didn't care if they were perfect.
I cut holes in the seats to fit some old plastic planters I had on hand. I drilled a hole in the middle of the chair seat put a pencil with a sting measured to half of the planter size then marked the seat. Then cut out the circle with a jig saw. Painted the chairs and planters. The weather would do the rest for me.
I love the finished product!
Thanks
Tiffany G.