Patio furniture needs just as much care and maintenance as any other piece in your home. Arguably even more so, since it is at the mercy of the elements when you are not using it. To protect the furniture in your backyard, you should have a tarp ready to cover it every night, but this is an expense that many people skip, assuming it to be unnecessary. The outdoor cover manufactures are making it their mission to provide quality table covers for your patio furniture, for less. Because you've already worked to afford the furniture in your backyard, and shouldn't have to spend an additional arm and leg to take care of it.
Covering Your Patio Furniture Cushions The storage of cushions for patio furniture can be at times a less than convenient endeavor. Often they can be oversized, unable to be squeezed into standard storage units. But with many outdoor cover manufactures, you never have to worry about stuffing cushions into another awkwardly fitting storage bin again! With the Veranda Elite Patio Seat Cushion Bag, the experts have created a model that covers the bulkiest of rectangular cushions. Just slip the bag over your cushions and store wherever you see fit. They have taken care of the hard part for you! Chairs Tight on storage space in your home but want the chairs on your patio to be protected? We have an inexpensive option that covers most standard and high back chairs. The Terrazzo Patio Chair Cover is designed with ease of use in mind. Just slip it over your chairs, and it will instantly be protected from whatever Mother Nature can throw at it. Tables Don't let the next big storm wreck havoc on your new patio table. The Terrazzo Round Patio Table Cover fits tables up to 50 inches in diameter. And once it's on, it stays put come hell or high water. You take care of your indoor furniture, so why should what goes on your patio be any different? For next to nothing, your patio accessories can be predicted no matter what weather comes your way. Besides coverings for furniture, you can also find covers for grills, air conditioners, and landscaping equipment. Typically you can find many of the covers for your outdoor furniture online. Most websites will have size diagrams to make sure your table covers will be a perfect fit. Some retailers will even offer samples and swatches of the fabric. Loren Taylor writes for Pro Home Stores which is a leading internet retailer of all things amazing. A large selection of outdoor covers, water features, bean bag chairs, ventless fireplaces and other products to help bring joy to your life.
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GRAY OR GOLDEN - THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Now days, because of new design trends many buyers of teak outdoor furniture really do not want the golden look at all. In fact, they actually want to speed up the aging process to achieve a patina silvery gray look. Of course, others still desire the golden tone and this is where the restoration and proprietary product choices come in to play. Regardless of which way you decide to go and no matter how gray your teak becomes, it can always be restored to a golden look later. The natural silver patina color is just a very thin film layer of oxidation and can be easily cleaned and sanded off to expose the original teak color tone. NO NEED TO WORRY First of all, there is not much chance of you seriously damaging your teak furniture by applying teak oil or sealers on the surfaces. We try to describe below general means and methods to apply teak oil or sealers if desired, even though it is certainly not required. We strongly do not recommend applying stains or varnish for outdoor use unless applied by a very experienced professional varnish applicator. These varnish experts are commonly referred to as the "bright work" guys. It is hard for varnish to adhere to teakwood because of the natural oils that exists, hence the need for an expert bright worker. If your furniture is to be used indoors and away from a lot of natural sunlight, over a period of time perhaps six months to a year the wood will gradually become a darker shade of golden brown. Plus, if you buff the wood aggressively with cloth the natural oils will migrate to the surface and provide a beautiful satin look. If left outdoors, the effects of the sun's rays will 'bleach out' the timber's natural color, gradually turning it a soft silvery gray patina color. This silvery gray 'patina' which develops over time gives teak furniture a distinctive appearance. The silver gray color resulting from this natural aging process is considered by many to be very attractive and allows the furniture to blend in well with many outdoor environments. Teak furniture left in this state is easily maintained and needs no treatment whatsoever to give many years of service and this is about as easy as outdoor furniture maintenance can get! If your teak oil requires cleaning or if you want to remove the gray, this can be done with a normal household bristle brush and some warm mildly soapy (clear dish soap) water. Wash down afterwards with clean water. There are also many proprietary products on the market which can also be used to clean off various stubborn deposits and accumulated dirt and stains. Do not use high pressure sprayers, steel wool or steel wire brushes to scrub the wood as any metal residue left in the grain will rust and discolor the wood. High pressure water sprayers will blast out the wood fines and raise the wood grains causing a weakened rough surface. If the furniture has some extreme stubborn and heavily ingrained stains or mold, these can be removed by first cleaning with the use of bleach and a water rinse. Then once fully dried (approx. two days) sanding with a 120C grit of sandpaper followed by a 220 grit sandpaper, being sure to work only with the direction of the wood grains. After sanding you may wish to touch up with teak sealer or teak oil (try to match with whatever was previously used). Or if it had previously been left natural, the fresh teak color exposed by sanding will soon mellow in with the existing silver gray patina. TEAK OIL - Teak wood itself has natural oil within requiring no treatment to be used indoors or outdoors. The use of store bought teak oil or sealers won't greatly increase the life of teak, but it does enhance the color somewhat and can also help a little to prevent stains from seeping into the wood grain. It will slow down the graying effect caused by ultra violet rays. Manufactured teak oil is actually either tung oil or linseed oil blended with resins and other proprietary additives to guard against UV, mold and mildew. Don't mistake the natural teak oil actually found in the wood from store bought teak oil. The stuff in the bottle or can is called teak oil for marketing purposes. Teak oil can be purchased at most big box hardware stores. APPLYING TEAK OIL - The furniture will need to be cleaned first as described above. Afterwards allow to dry for approximately 2 days before starting to apply teak oil . If there are any unsightly dings or scratches, we recommend some sanding (120 grit) sand paper and then follow with a light sanding (220 grit) over all viewable and touchable surfaces to give your furniture a smooth silky touch. You will find that sanding is very fast and easy, well worth your time. Don't waste your time sanding or oiling the bottom of chairs or tables. If you don't see it, don't oil it. When your new Rattan Garden Furniture arrives, it is usually in pristine condition, but as time goes by this condition can start to fade.
Most garden furniture can be cleaned using soapy water and a hose pipe/pressure washer. However, there are some things that you can do to ensure that your new furniture stays in its peak condition for longer if you follow these basic care instructions. Cleaning Remove any cushions from the garden furniture covers removing any dirt/leaf's/rubbish using a brush. Then simply get some warm soapy water and clean thoroughly to ensure that any dirt and spills are removed. Then get your hose pipe/pressure washer and wash away the soapy water. Let this dry out before using it again. With most furniture sets, you can remove the cushions covers so that you can wash them. Generally speaking, the covers are suitable to be machine washable and can be placed within a normal 30/40 degree wash cycle but please always read the labels. Frame Maintenance With the majority of furniture sold today whether it is Plastic/Aluminium/Steel/Wood/Resin, there is usually some kind of protective coating that is applied to the frame work to ensure that it endures the test of time. As with anything, this protective coating can start to weaken and needs to be "topped up" to ensure it lasts much longer. We would recommend applying some protective wax/oils or even to reapply some protective paint to the frame to help protect it even longer. Out of season care Once we start to go out of season and it is too cold to be sitting outside, we strongly recommend that you at least cover your furniture with a weatherproof cover. Ideally, you would want to store the furniture in a dry place but we know that this is not always possible. Always ensure that any cushions are stored indoor while not in use. Summary Make sure that and dirt and grime is removed especially if you are not using the garden furniture covers for a while. Also make sure that you "top up" the protection on the internal framework to ensure that the longevity of your furniture is extended past the normal recommended life span of the furniture. With more families spending time to relax at home, outdoor space has become an extension of the house and the focus is on buying functional garden furniture. With the current range available in the market, outdoor furniture offers fashion and function irrespective of the style you select.
Basically there are 3 types of garden furniture covers available currently, Bistro sets that are perfect for having a cup of tea/coffee. Each table has two to four chairs and are smaller than dining sets. It offers a place to sit for a while. While the dining sets are perfect for dining outside, these sets come with a large table and 6 to 8 chairs along with an umbrella. But if you are looking for lounging outdoors or just need to curl up and relax, the seating sets are perfect selections. You can select from loveseats to loungers that suit your décor and style. Maintenance of outdoor furniture depends upon material Whether you mix and match different pieces or buy a complete set in rattan, wood or metal, you'll certainly be overwhelmed with the assorted selection of garden furniture. But all of the outdoor furniture requires maintenance. Some material such as wood and rattan require more maintenance than stainless steel and cast iron pieces, but you do need to ensure that it doesn't rust. Though you have bought the furniture set that you need, it is essential that the manufacture's instructions on care and maintenance are properly understood. It is essential to understand that the amount of maintenance will completely depends upon the material used for crafting the furniture. Softwood needs more care than hardwood furniture similarly rattan is fragile. If you bought a garden set made in rattan, you'll need to store it in extreme weather whilst it needs more maintenance than metal or plastic furniture. Protective covering and care tips Apart from the basic material used in making the furniture pieces, there are different type of upholstery that might be used, ranging from vinyl, wool and leather which needs to be cared and maintained. You'll need to change the upholstery, whilst wood will need to be re-stained and a coat of paint over the iron chairs or tables becomes necessary. However, whilst it is best to set a budget before you shop for the outdoor furniture, it is important to consider the amount of care and maintenance that will be needed with specific materials. Investing in protective covering for the garden furniture can help to enhance the life and usability of the furniture regardless of the material it is crafted from. Care tips to clean and maintain garden furniture covers includes wiping it with a damp cloth, covering it when not in use or in extreme weather conditions. But avoid harsh chemicals as it strips the shine and lustre from nearly all materials. Mild soap and warm water works well on most fabrics and materials. There fact remains that irrespective of the type of garden furniture you buy, all of it requires care and maintenance but the only difference is that some types need more than others. If you are looking for an outdoor table cover, you have probably recently invested in some patio furniture. Some types of furniture can be ruined not just by the weather, direct sunlight can cause bleaching and fading in most outdoor furniture table covers, but also by crumbs and spills when eating outdoors. Rattan tables are particularly vulnerable as it isn't easy to remove all the dirt from between the crevices. It is a good idea to get into the habit of running the vacuum over them every couple of days. This will help to stop rats and other creatures eating their way through your furniture.
You can avoid most of this damage by choosing a good cover. It should be designed to protect the table but also to make it look nice. There is nothing worse than buying a cheap outdoor table cover to go with expensive patio furniture set. It will cheapen the look of your garden set and it probably wont last all that long. Decent covers aren't expensive. You can find a range made in plastic or vinyl. Some will be plain while others are patterned so you shouldn't have a problem finding the right one to suit. If you have had your garden furniture made you will probably have to have the cover made as well unless the table is a standard size. Anyone talented with a sewing machine can run up a table cover very quickly and it should be relatively inexpensive. You can buy the materials you need from a haberdashery store. Standard sized and shaped table covers are available at your local gardening store as well as from online outlets like Amazon.com. You can find covers to match your awning or other patio furniture covers. If you read the recommendations posted by other buyers you should find the perfect outdoor table cover for you. Making the choice to get a vehicle cover is a good plan, there are many reasons to cover your vehicles, I will break down these reasons in this article. In general when you buy a vehicle cover for your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or other RV or ATV you are making a wise decision to protect your asset and the value of the vehicle. There are many cover company's out there today so choosing the right waterproof covers from the right company can be hard sometimes. I will also talk about how to find the right cover and company to buy your vehicle cover from.
Why is buying a vehicle cover a good idea? First you are protecting your vehicles value, next you are helping keep its resale or trade-in value and last of all you are keeping your vehicle looking the best it can by keeping it cleaner, having to wax and wash it less, and helping to keep all those dings and scratches away. When you decided to look for a cover for your vehicle, the first thing to consider is where you will be covering this vehicle. Will it be inside or outside or even both. What is your location, is it mostly sunny or rainy or both. If you are covering your vehicle in your garage or under a carport you will have to decide if you need a light weight cover or a three or four layer cover that will also help when something rubs or bumps up against your vehicle. If under a carport you may have rain coming in on your vehicle. This scenario would require a waterproof cover. Some of you will have your vehicle outside all the time, the covers to be used for outside protection have UV and waterproof treatments to make them stand up to the harsh environmental conditions, therefore, the dust cover is not the best choice for this. Some of you will be living in areas that have heavy winters to contend with. The three and four layer covers will be needed for this. They work both inside and outside and are treated to withstand all that mother nature can throw at it whether it's sun, rain, snow or ice. Some of you will be in the Southern part of the country where there is intense sunshine as well as rain to deal with. The Tyvek cover is light weight and white in color to reflect the sun and heat. It is also water resistant. Then there is the three layer waterproof covers which will work well here but if you have a vehicle that is new or just repainted or maybe a collector vehicle you will want the four layer cover with the fleece lining for total protection of your vehicles finish. Something to note is if you have just repainted your vehicle you will want to wait at least three months until the finish has hardened before using a cover. All of the vehicle waterproof covers can be used inside and out, but some of the light weight covers are best used inside only with light outdoor use. The warranty will not cover a dust cover for outside use. This cover will fall apart after a short time in the sun, weather or high winds. These dust covers state that they are for inside use. The warranty for the three and four layer covers including the waterproof covers will cover their use outside. So make the right choice of use and you will have the proper protection. The different types of vehicle covers come with warranties of different lengths, so make sure you check the warranty before you buy. Making Custom Outdoor Cushions for Your Outdoor Patio Furniture
Making your own custom outdoor cushions requires fabric that is specifically designed for outdoor use. Viable options include polyester or acrylic fabrics, oil cloth, vinyl, or duck cloth. These materials can resist sunlight and mildew, preventing damage that could easily ruin an ordinary fabric, making them materials ideal for custom outdoor furniture covers. In addition, you'll require access to high density foam for determining the thickness of the cushions. These items can all be found at most fabric and upholstery stores. This how-to guide will walk you through how to create your own outdoor cushions which are ideal additions to your wicker furniture. Taking measurements The initial steps of making your own outdoor cushions require some important measurements. First, measure the seat of the chair in which the cushion will be placed. Determine how thick you'd like the cushion, and purchase a piece of high density foam accordingly. Make sure that the foam fits the chair. You'll also need to purchase a zipper that will reach at least as far as the back edge of the cushion. These zippers can be found in most fabric stores. Cutting the fabric Begin the next process by cutting two pieces of outdoor fabric, each piece roughly one inch longer and wider than the cut of foam. Then, cut a strip of fabric that is half an inch wider than the foam, and the length of one long end and both short ends of the previous cut of fabric. Cut another strip of fabric that's one and half inches wider than the last, and make sure it's the length of one of the long edges. Then, cut this strip in half, relative to length. Pinning and stitching Now pin the two narrow strips together by their right sides. Use seam a 3/4-inch seam allowance to baste them together. When sewing cushions, you'll need to decide which needle to use in relation to the thickness of your fabric. The zipper is then pinned teeth side down to the seam allowance and stitched by the zipper tape to the allowance using of a zipper foot. Then, topstitch the zipper on both sides, getting as close to the teeth as you can, once again using a zipper foot. With a seam ripper, remove the basting stitches and loose thread, and unzip the zipper. The final steps Put the zippered fabric and the remaining strip of fabric together by their right sides. Stitch them along their short ends. Put the long edge of the strip around the edges of the one piece of fabric. Pin the strip to the edge, together by the right sides, and then stitch them with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Then, pin the longer edge to the other piece of fabric, stitching them by their right sides. Place the cushion cover right side out and insert the foam into the cover through the opening. Zip it together, place the cushion in the seat, and you're finished. Once you're done, be sure to familiarize yourself with ways to custom outdoor furniture covers so they'll last. No matter what you are looking for in a chair cover rental, San Diego rental companies have what you need. Decorating a venue for a special event also includes decorating the chairs with covers to make the overall appearance one of elegance and luxury. It doesn't add much additional cost to your decorating budget for chair covers. The typical cost of this rental is about $2 per chair.
Take a look at the different materials available in chair cover rentals. San Diego rental locations offer a range of fabrics for these covers, such as: o The Regal chair covering is made from fabric that has a light texture and is soft and smooth to the touch. You don't need to have the extra sash with this design because it looks really elegant without any additional details. This fabric is also well-suited for use with plain table linens. o The Brocade design is the choice of many for chair covers for a wedding. It is also the common choice for upscale banquets and dinners. The fabric does not have a floral print, but it does have a slightly raised texture that has a very luxurious look and feel. o You may want something plain that will also provide you with an elegant ambiance. For this choice in chair cover rentals, San Diego companies have a sash that adds to the look of the chair and takes away from the plain look of the fabric. If this element of decorating for an event is something new to you, you can avail of the advice on chair cover rental San Diego specialists can provide for you. The design of the cover should match the style of the chairs used at the location you choose for your event. The covers are available in rounded and square tops to suit a wide variety of chair styles. You only have to look at before and after pictures of events to see how this detail can add to the decorative effect you want to achieve. When it comes to colors in chair cover rentals, San Diego decorators at these agencies will help you select the one that goes best with your overall color scheme. They also have a list of the popular colors for the year if you want to choose something from this list. For 2008, for example, the popular color choices in chair covers were: o White o Black o Brown o Gold o Silver o Shades or red, green, burgundy, purple, pink, and blue The choice of materials when it comes to chair rentals chair covers or seat covers is also quite large. Choose from organza, satin, taffeta, chiffon in addition to regal, brocade and plain. At various times of the year, you can avail of specials offered by companies providing chair cover rentals. San Diego locations also have showrooms that you can visit if you want to see and feel exactly what the chair covers can add to the appeal of your event. Adding a sash to any of the covers does have an extra charge, but you can save money by deciding to do the set up work yourself. In less than 40 minutes you can have the covers on 100 chairs when you are working alone, so you can deduct a lot of time from this task if you have helpers. You can also pay an extra fee to have the rental agency take care of this chore for you. Spending a few quiet moments with yourself while sitting in your garden, having coffee with your spouse in a beautiful outdoor environment, and watching your kids playing in your garden are some very great and fulfilling experiences in one's life. Meeting your best friends, seeking a refreshment and tea, and sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings in your garden are the most satisfying activities in your life. So, why not make your garden a beautiful place by placing the most stylish garden furniture or hammocks, picnic tables, and parasols. No garden is ever complete without a set of conservatory furniture where you can sit and relax after a long tiring and troublesome day of work and feel close to the nature.
Outdoor furniture is available in custom outdoor furniture covers several designs and colors. Not only do they look good but they can also make your outdoor a perfect place to organize a friends' get together or children's picnic. If you're looking for stylish wooden garden furniture but prices are your main concern, you can try other options that give your garden almost the same look but are available at very reasonable prices. When you browse through an outdoor garden furniture catalog or online furniture outlet, you will find that these are available in numerous different styles, colors, shapes, sizes, and materials. Finding garden furniture sets that would look great in your outdoor space won't be a problem. You can easily find something suiting your requirements. Rattan garden furniture sets are the most popular choices among people. The reason for this is that they are classic pieces of furniture and look exceptionally great in your outdoor space. They give it an elegant and stylish look. They are very long-lasting and suit the tastes and budgets of people of every class. They are available in many different shapes and sizes. Right from two-seater sets, four-seater sets, six-seater sets, to eight- and ten-seater sets, and sofa sets, they can fit anywhere in your conservatory, patio, or sunroom. You can also buy cushions and matching cushion covers to give your garden a royal look. You can sip coffee with your partner or invite friends to have a chit-chat or can ask your kids to call their friends for picnic. This multipurpose patio furniture is a great addition to your house and gives it a wonderful look. These days garden furniture is also available online. You no longer need to visit a furniture store to find good furniture set for your outdoors. You can make choices right from the comfort of your home. All you need to do is to visit their website and check out their product line. There are lots of options available in outdoor garden furniture such as metal furniture, teak furniture, garden hammocks, garden tables, chairs, sofas, coffee tables, picnic tables, modular custom outdoor furniture covers , garden benches, bar stools and tables, swing sets, and garden loungers. You can also buy matching cushions, parasols, fire pits, chimneys, and furniture covers to give your garden a classier look. |
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