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it has already been stained but is in desperate need of re-staining because of weather damage and art project damage (...haha oops!). it's outdoor patio furniture, not sure what kind of wood. what kind of supplies do i need to take on this project and can i do it inexpensively while still making the furniture look in good quality?

You definately need to sand it down, especially any darkly stained or damaged areas. If you want to go with a darker color stain than the one that is on there, then you will not have to sand as much. If you want to go with a lighter stain than you will need to sand down to almost bare wood. Make sure to use an exterior stain and exterior polyurethane (spar is my favorite exterior poly). You can use interior products but they will fade and wear down much faster. Make sure when polyurethaning that you sand lightly between each coat as this will leave a glass-like finish. Any other questions you can contact me from my website which offers a bunch of free advice and tips for painting. http://thepaintprofessional.com/

2009-11-25 03:58:18 by Lauren

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Me and my friends want to revamp my patio with a few chairs and tables.We were wondering if there was a way we can take indoor wood furniture and condition it so it can be protected from outdoor elements.

In general wooden furniture doesn't do well outside unless it is made from teak, cypress and heart redwood.

It is very difficult to completely seal the wood from moisture specially at glue joints and on the bottom of feet. Also the glue used is not water resistant or water proof.

If the patio is covered so there is no direct way for water to get to the furniture, you might get it to last for a few years.

The single biggest problem is water wicking up into the wood from contact with the ground, concrete, bricks or patio stones. The other problem is glue failure at joints and on any veneers or plywood that may be on or in the furniture.

2009-01-08 10:00:09 by A-Man

Price: $200.00 $159.99

Durable, FSC-certified Eucalyptus hardwood; galvanized, rust-free hardware; easy assembly
All-weather, hardwood arm chair with removable cushions for outdoor or indoor use
Coordinates with the Strathwood's Gibranta coffee table and two-seater bench (sold separately)

Looking to buy outdoor patio set. Should I get wood, wicker or metal? Willing to pay more for longer lasting furniture.

wicker will eventually get mildew, wood is good if it's redwood, metal is probably the best especially wrought iron.

2009-07-19 12:44:43 by nonamegirl

Price: $175.00 $129.99

No oiling required, unless to maintain desired color; wood weathers to handsome gray
Measures 47-1/2 inches wide by 28 inches deep by 35 inches tall; weighs 31 pounds
All-weather, hardwood bench with removable cushions for outdoor or indoor use

i recently bought a beech coloured hard wood set of patio furniture...it was expensive but i bought it as i liked the colour of the wood.

my husband (when i was out) treated it with 'teak oil'..and it has completely changed the colour...and i now hate it...so as you can imagine..we exchanged a few words!

my husband said it is the correct treatment for the wood...and it has to be treated. anybody know if this is true... are you supposed to coat outdoor wood in teak oil?? thank you for any serious answers.

p.s. he told me to ask on Yahoo...to prove he is right!!

As a member of his gender, I am sorry to say he is WRONG!
TEAK oil is a darker colour than beech wood, hence it will obviously darken the colour of "beech coloured hardwood".
To best retain the appearance of light coloured woods, I recommend a clear water-based exterior varnish. There are many brands on the market these days, your local hardware store will advise. Oils are good for wood, but they generally darken the colour initially, with the added disadvantage of not sealing the wood from staining by just about anything else. Try washing it off with caustic soda and bleaching it to get the original colour back. (Well, let him do it to retrieve the relationship. hehehe)

2007-08-07 11:11:25 by Hat-A-Tat-Tat

I need some outdoor patio furniture. I know that teak is stronger but I ignore how not to be fooled, by buying eucapyptus for teak. Thank you for your time..

Teak

http://images.google.ca/images?um=1& hl=en&q=teak+wood+&btnG=Search+I mages

eucalyptus

http://images.google.ca/images?gbv=2& ;hl=en&q=eucalyptus+wood

2008-04-24 18:53:40 by Joyce