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I am looking for an attractive, sturdy easy to clean & look after table & chairs for my garden. (possibly one thats seats 6 people) However, do not want to spend a fortune, can anyone recommended where i should go for this, i.e Argos, Robert Dyas etc I have never brought garden furniture before, so need to know whats good & whats not! Thanks

Plastic doesn't wear too well. My favourite garden furniture is the wooden type. It lasts for years if you apply some wood oil to it once a year & it looks lovely. It can be expensive, but I got my set from my nearest IKEA store (www.ikea.co.uk) & it was cheaper than some plastic sets I've seen in garden centres etc!

2007-06-23 05:08:28 by mita

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I've only just brought this set from Robert Dyas (UK), haven't used it, need a pvc type cover for it. However, will it be too late to take of this hardwood, now its been wet or can i still treat it & cover it when the weather is dry!! Typical british weather!
what i meant to say will it be harder to take care of this type of hardwood now its been soaking wet

Your furniture will be fine, cover it over as soon as possible so it doesn't get any wetter, if you can move it into a garage or shed and let it dry slowly (If it dries too quickly you may get small cracks). Once it has dried out makes sure the wood is clean by rubbing down with wire wool and white spirit, then give it a couple of coats of teak oil. This will bring back its colour and help keep it waterproof in future. You will need to reapply the teak oil every year (Autumn) or twice a year if left out in the winter (Spring and Autumn)...

2007-08-14 12:44:33 by mita

Price: $112.00 $79.99

Hinged lid for easy accessibility
Hasps for locking lid (lock not included)
Assembled dimensions: 25 by 26.2 by 42.5 inches (height by width by depth)

Well personally i wouldn't because first of all it would get wet if it was raining during the night ! And yeah secondly it probably would get rotten! Hope i helped ! =]

2008-07-28 11:05:05 by Kelly

Price: $199.99 $160.04

Umbrella hole fits many standard-sized patio umbrellas
Great for patios with limited space
All assembly instructions and hardware included

Also can you leave a picnic bench outside all year? does it need some sort of cover?

What's best for you depends on where you live and how much you want to spend. For me cost is a big issue, and frankly, you can get some great furniture at stores like Lowes or even Walmart for the lowest price possible. Here is what to look for:

Light weight: You'll need to move it around for cleaning or rearrangement, or even to store for winter, so avoid heavy iron or steel or large wood pieces.

Easy to clean: Glass table tops or similar hard surfaces that won't stain look better over time than wood which bleaches or shows rings. Buy only what you can clean with the garden hose.

Avoid wood: For furniture that says out in the sun and rain, wood is not the best choice. It will discolor, crack, warp and lose its beauty quickly if exposed each day to the elements. If you want to build a picnic table yourself, use the new composite lumber made out of recycled plastics. Though it is heavy, it lasts forever, doesn't get splinters and takes extremes of hot and cold, wet and dry.

Exploit cushions: Bright fabric cushions can turn a poor looking chair, chaise or love seat into a real fashion statement in the garden. Cushions also protect you from a seat that has turned very hot or cold due to extreme weather. Cushions are the universal problem solver you can sew yourself or buy cheaply at discount stores.

2009-05-22 10:49:40 by Bone

Its gone rusty and off colour and i would like to paint it if possible rather than throwing it out

Smoothrite is also available for a nicer finish.
Use a wire brush and remove dust before painting.

2010-03-07 07:43:26 by claremont9