Requirements to Obtaining your License. 1  To become a licensed contractor in Florida, applicants must sit for two exams: business and finance and the trade. 2  Applicants must document four years of experience. 3  The minimum general liability insurance that is required for licensure is $100,000 for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage.
Upholstery foam can range from $12.00 a sheet (sold in 24 by 24 by 2 inch sections for dining room chairs) to over $126.00 a sheet (6 by 24 by 84 inch). Foam Density Upholstery foam is rated in density by a 2 digit number ranging from 18 to 35 with a decimal point between the 2 numbers so a #18 foam would be 1.8 foam.
Measure the seat of your chair from side to side. That is the width of 2-inch foam you will need for each cushion. Add six inches to get the total width of fabric you need for each cushion. Measure your seat from front to back to get the length of 2-inch foam you need for each cushion. Double that number, and add six inches to get the total length of fabric you need for each cushion. Draw your foam dimensions out on a piece of craft paper or newspaper. Use a straight edge to keep the lines straight.