Outdoor furniture is becoming increasingly popular as people are looking to spend time outside instead of sitting in front of a computer or television screen all day. Outdoor furniture needs a bit more care and maintenance than traditional indoor pieces. Restoring and maintaining outdoor furniture such as benches will make spending time outside a pleasure. Phase 1
Clean the pieces as thoroughly as possible to remove all dirt and debris. Phase 2
If the bench or other piece of furniture has an existing finish such as paint, stain or sealer, make sure to remove it using the correct method for that type of finish. Phase 3
Once you have stripped off the old finish, clean the item again, making sure to check for imperfections left behind from the old finish as this could compromise the new one. Phase 4
Choose a new finish from the wide range of options available. The perfect finish will depend on the type of item as well as on personal preference. Phase 5
Before applying the new finish, go over the object with delicate sandpaper and wipe it down once you are done. This will help the finishing product stick to the surface. Phase 6
Follow the manufacturer’s directions to apply your finish of choice and let it dry completely before enjoying your renovated piece of furniture.
Jane Dixon
