French Polishing and Bespoke Furniture
1. Cover softer materials with clear epoxy. If you need to protect the furniture feet from themselves, create a hard, invisible barrier with epoxy. Just flip the furniture upside-down and coat the feet with a thick, smooth layer.
An easy and good option to go for is outdoor furniture oil. It seals the wood after a few applications and is easy to apply. Use a brush to apply and allow it to soak before wiping off any excess with a cloth. As with varnish, furniture oil can be purchased in clear and coloured forms.
With Forever Glides self-leveling chair glides, wrought iron outdoor furniture becomes stabilized. These furniture glides adjust to maintain greater contact with the floor, helping to prevent scratching or gouging of deck and patio surfaces.
During the off-season when we are not using our outdoor furniture daily, it can be a wise idea to protect it or store it for the winter. A good covering will keep moisture and debris off both the cushions and hard surfaces of your furniture .
Attach furniture levelers to the bottom of the furniture piece. These levelers are generally found in home improvement stores and usually can be screwed into place. Once in place, adjust the leveler to the appropriate height to level the furniture .
If it’s heavier plastic or one of the commercial resins, it may have some sun protection, but it’s still good to try to keep it shaded whenever possible. To clean plastics and resins, simply use a cloth dunked into a mix of warm water and dish detergent. Most dirt can be wiped away easily with this.
Storing your outdoor furniture during the off-season is the best way to protect it from harsh weather. A garage, basement, or storage shed is ideal, but a covered deck or patio will help protect your furniture , too. An alternative option to storage is to bring outdoor pieces indoors to use and enjoy over the winter.
To waterproof wood that will be placed outdoors , choose marine varnish, which contains UV absorbers to resist sun damage. For interior use on end tables and coffee tables , spar varnish is a good choice to resist pesky cup rings. Clean brushes with turpentine or mineral spirits.
Furniture pads are a great way to protect your decking , especially if you tend to move furniture around. Those with metal bottoms are more susceptible to making scratches , so take particular care with them. There are many peel-and-stick protectors available in the market.
Just as the surface of a hardwood floor can show scratch marks inside your home over time, scratches from moving metal deck furniture across your new composite deck can be real drag. Simply install peel and stick outdoor furniture protectors on patio chair legs, tables and other deck accessories.
No, Trex decking doesn’ t scratch easily at all. You can rest assured your composite deck will remain free from scratches for a long time.
Can I Leave my Patio Furniture Outside in the Winter ? Yes! Patio furniture is designed to be outdoors. However, fall and winter weather can damage your furniture if you don’t take the proper precautions.
Adding a tarpaulin , or tarp , over a patio is as simple as using a few grommets, eye-bolt screws and cord. The tarp can extend from the house’s eaves to a nearby fence to cover the patio . As long as the tarp is lashed tightly, so wind can ‘t tear its grommets, your patio shade will last at least one season.
Good patio furniture can last 15+ years. Some will last longer, some less, but there’s no firm timeline. Unlike mattresses, which have a commonly-held deadline for replacement after 10 years , your patio furniture will last until the elements break it down—this depends on maintenance, materials, and climate.