Nothing lasts forever, and this is true of your casual outdoor furniture. Body oil, exposure to the sun, suntan lotion, pool chlorine and bird excrement conspire to slowly destroy your patio furniture.A $250 set of patio furniture from a big-box store probably isn't worth the time, effort or expense of fixing, says Dan Mattingly II, who has been repairing patio furniture for 33 years and owns D&J Patio Furniture & Repair in Tucson, Ariz. However, if your outdoor furniture represents a major investment, is still serviceable and the problem areas are minimal, save some money by having it professionally refurbished -- or do it yourself.Intrepid DIYers can take heart; fixing up patio furniture isn't as daunting as it appears. It's more a function of time and patience than hard work and skill."If you can do yard work, you can do it. And there aren't a lot of tools required, but it can be time-consuming," Mattingly says.Having the time and wherewithal to research online is critical.The Internet is a rich source of how-to information that includes videos and places you can find all the materials necessary to complete most successful DIY patio-furniture refurbishing projects.
Patio furniture is available in a variety of materials. Frames can be wrought iron, aluminum, wicker or wood. Better pieces that are new can run from $75 for a cane chair to several thousand for a chaise lounge at a retail site.Most casual furniture cushions are disposable but can be cleaned. Dirt and mildew can be washed off with a mixture of dishwashing detergent and warm water in a spray bottle. Use a soft brush and rinse thoroughly."I'd use a bleach-water solution when there is a real mildew problem," says Dan O'Connell of Florida-based Patio Products.If all else fails, buy new. , with prices sometimes starting at as low as $20.Strap, sling and wicker are the most popular types of casual patio furniture. Wicker is made of hard-woven plant fiber. Strap types have vinyl straps attached to each side of a metal frame. Sling refers to metal-framed furniture with fabric strung within the frame.According to O'Connell, strap and sling furniture lasts eight to 10 years, offering excellent opportunities for a DIY project.
Excluding wicker, wrought iron and teak, most patio furniture framing worth refurbishing is painted or powder coated (where a part is cured after dry paint is applied). Dull finishes on painted framing can be renewed and protected as any painted metal surface using automotive paste wax."A lot of time, aluminum tubing can be brought back with a little wax compound," Mattingly says.When the enamel or powder-coat finish on strap or sling furniture is worn, spot-paint the trouble spots with the appropriate color. Both finish types are available in 16-ounce aerosol cans, with prices ranging from $15 to $25.When touching up any painted surface, be sure the problem area is clean. Lightly sand any loose paint. Mask all parts of the furniture not to be painted and use a drop cloth. But be warned: Once spray paint is airborne, it can land anywhere.Welcome to Patio Direct, Florida'sPatio Direct offers distinctive outdoor patio furniture and accessories to accommodate your casual / outdoor / pool settings
Patio Direct provides everything you need to enjoy your outdoor furniture. We have been in the business for over 30 years and pride ourselves in delivering the best quality patio furniture sets anywhere. Please feel free to research and find the patio furniture set that fits into your back yard decor. We have a team of patio furniture experts ready to help you Monday through Friday. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions. Patio Direct provides patio furniture and outdoor accessories for residential settings -- and also provides commercial grade pool furniture for home owner associations (HOA), apartments, hotels, motels, condominiums, guest houses, bed and breakfast, resorts, swimming pool areas, water parks, home associations, municipal areas, recreation areas or companyHOA and Apartment Property Managers -- contact Patio Direct for competitive pricing and courteous service. Patio Direct can also refurbish or repair your patioWe can re-strap your patio
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