Although resin wicker outdoor furniture is built to resist most weather conditions, it can still suffer accidents at the hands of people and pets. Sitting in a chair incorrectly can put strain on parts not meant to handle the weight, and standing on them can potentially loosen pieces. Additionally, if you have a chewing dog, there is no limit to the damage they can do. However, all is not lost. Here are some tips on how you can repair damage to your resin wicker. Check the piece of wicker furniture over carefully to see if the frame is damaged as well as the wicker weaving. If there is no frame damage, proceed to the next step. If the frame is bent or scratched, straighten it back into place and repaint any damage with an outdoor metallic paint that matches the original color. In the event that there is rust where the old paint was scratched away, it is important that you remove it first with a wire brush, and then sand the area before you add a new top coat. Glue will adhere best to a material that is free of dust and debris, so be sure to thoroughly clean your furniture before you conduct repairs.
Rinse it with a garden hose to remove any large, loose bits, and then go over the entire piece with a scrub brush and a gentle cleanser. Rinse it one more time when you're finished and let it dry. You can re-glue the resin strips if they were just pulled loose from the weave. Obtain resin epoxy at a building supply center. If you're unsure about what you need, ask a store employee about what will work best for the task. Coat the end of the loose strip in glue and press it back into place for several seconds. This should give it a good hold for the adhesive to cure completely, but make sure you don't use the furniture before this has at least a full day to dry. If the strips are shredded, broken, or frayed, you will need new resin strips to replace them. Try to first obtain these from the manufacturer so they will match the existing ones. If you can't, purchase the closest color you can find. Touch-ups can be made later for a more seamless look. Cut away the damaged resin strip with a box cutter and pull it out above the cut.
Trim a piece of resin strip to a length that is a little longer than what you cut away; it's easier to adjust a piece that's too long than one that ends up too short. Using a fine paintbrush, squeeze a little resin epoxy into the area, and then carefully weave the new strip into place. A pair of needle-nose pliers can make it easier to work the strip through the weave. Make sure the new strip ends on the underside or back of the furniture piece. Trim the new strip down to connect it to the existing piece, if needed, and glue both strip ends to the frame with more resin epoxy. Once the epoxy has had ample time to cure, you can go through and use paint to retouch your wicker. This will only be needed if the resin strips you added are a different color than the rest of the chair. Purchase an outdoor paint suitable for plastics and paint where ever the color varies or the existing paint is chipping. You (or someone you know) can pay & pick up online orders at a Kmart store - and even use an international credit card.
U.S. shipping & delivery Get your order shipped or delivered to any address in the United States - including hotels. Via Sears, we ship to over 100 countries, so you can have your order shipped back home. Kmart International Online Shopping If you are planning to visit the United States, or have friends and family here, shop at Kmart to get everything you want - including gifts for yourself or others. Shopping online in the USA at Kmart couldn't be easier. You can pay for your order in a store or even use an international credit card. Once you place an order, you (or someone you know) can pick it up at a Kmart store, have it shipped or delivered to a U.S. address, and even have it shipped to over 100 countries - whatever is most convenient for you. WHEN summer comes, lawn, patio and picnic furniture often needs cleaning or repairing before it can be used. Getting these items ready may consist only of spraying them with a garden hose or dusting with a whisk broom or soft brush;
however, with a bit more care, outdoor items can be maintained for years in like-new condition. Preserve aluminum lawn chairs and chaises by cleaning and lubricating them often. The more frequently you clean them, the easier the job becomes because less dirt accumulates in the crevices between parts. It is there that deterioration begins. To clean aluminum lawn furniture and maintain its smooth finish, wash it with warm water and a mild detergent, then spray it with water from a garden hose. Use a cloth for cleaning the framework and a bristle brush for scrubbing the webbing or slats. Leave the furniture in the sun to dry. Afterward, apply two or three drops of lightweight household oil to places where parts rub together. Scratches or corrosion can be removed by applying corrosion remover made especially for aluminum. It is available in liquid or gel form at hardware stores. After cleaning and treatment with remover, apply a thin coat of automobile paste wax to the metal to seal it from air and moisture.
Torn or frayed webbing can be replaced easily. Kits containing inexpensive replacement webbing for lawn furniture are available at hardware and department stores. Although the plastic webbing that comes with most lawn furniture is included in most repair kits, it deteriorates quickly when exposed to sunlight. Nylon webbing of much higher quality, made to withstand ultraviolet radiation, is available at boating-supply and marine-hardware stores. Although more expensive than plastic webbing, ''ultraviolet inhibited'' nylon webbing lasts years longer and is more comfortable against the skin. To replace webbing, remove the screws that fasten the strip at each end of the chair. If it is held by clips, these can be pried loose with a screwdriver or pliers. Use the fasteners again unless they are damaged. After removing the old strip, weave a replacement into place. Allow the ends of the new strip to extend about two inches beyond the frame at both ends, but cut off the excess.
At each end of the strip, fold the sides of the webbing to form a point consisting of four thicknesses of material, as shown. Pierce the webbing through the point with an ice pick or awl, and then install one of the screws removed earlier, or a replacement. Reinsert the screws tightly into the holes in the frame to reattach the webbing. If clips are used, the webbing may not require folding. Replacement clips, if needed, are available at stores that carry webbing. Some aluminum furniture has wooden slats or armrests. To clean and preserve them if they are coated with a clear surface finish, wash them with a mild detergent and then apply one or two coats of wood-floor paste wax. If the finish is damaged, scrape as much of it off as possible and then sand the wood smooth, using fine-grit sandpaper. Coat the wood with clear water-repellent sealer made for wood, or apply polyurethane containing ultraviolet inhibitors to withstand sunlight. Do not use marine spar varnish;
it does not dry hard and will stick to clothing in warm weather. Wrought- and cast-iron patio furniture and enameled steel furniture are susceptible to rust. If treated early and regularly, pieces can be preserved indefinitely. But if rusting is unchecked, the furniture can become corroded so badly that repair is impossible. To restore rusty iron or steel furniture, first scrape away all loose paint and flaking rust with a paint scraper. Then wash the metal thoroughly by scrubbing it with strong household detergent and water. Next, rinse the metal with clear water and allow it to dry completely. If the metal is to be painted, apply rust converter (available at hardware stores). Allow the converter to dry, then apply moisrure-resisting paint that is compatible with the metal being covered. If the metal is to remain unpainted, apply rust remover (a product similar to the liquid or gel corrosion remover mentioned earlier) instead of rust converter. To the treated metal, painted or unpainted, apply a thin coating of automobile paste wax for added protection.
To restore finished wooden picnic furniture, use the same procedures described for wooden chair parts. But if the furniture is unfinished or coated with stain, revive it by washing with one of the new wood-brightening products available at hardware stores and home centers. These come in powder form to be mixed with water. Coat the cleaned wood with water-repellent wood sealer, and tighten any loose bolts or other fasteners. Every two or three years, soak the ends of wooden chairs and table legs in preservative. Use a type containing copper naphthenate, the only low-toxicity preservative that retains its potency in wet soil. To apply the preservative, place disposable aluminum foil baking pans (the deeper the better) beneath the legs of the furniture. Fill the pans with preservative and let the legs soak in the chemical overnight. The next day, transfer the used preservative back into the can, using a suction tube. Discard the pans in the garbage. If you plan to refinish the furniture, let the legs dry completely beforehand.