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Note about Furniture Maintenance
Bolts: they are stainless steel, and while they will not rust,
they will loosen over time. You will need to tighten them
occasionally. Use a 7/16" wrench. Tighten firmly but
not too much that you crush or crack the wood.
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Note about Finish Choices
Unfinished or natural: The easiest thing to do is nothing.
It is perfectly acceptable for the wood. The furniture will turn
a slivery grey color over time. Surface checks, or tiny cracks, will
appear. That is to be expected from wood. The furniture will remain structurely
sound for years and years to come.
Oil:
The easiest finish to apply is oil. We recommend Penofin oil.
This product may take several weeks to fully cure. Before applying,
make sure there is no dirt on the wood. This oil will last one to two
years then will need to be reapplied. Surface checks, or tiny cracks,
will appear. That is
to be expected from wood. The furniture will remain structurely
sound for years and years to come.
Sikkens
Cetol 1: This is a longer lasting finish. It is available
in many shades and several colors. It can last as long as five
years. It does not require stripping when reapplying. Surface checks,
or tiny cracks, will appear. That is to be expected from wood.
The furniture will remain structurely sound
for years and years to come.
Staining:
You could use a deck stain on the wood. The advantage to a stain versus paint is that when you reapply stain in the future
you reapply over the previous coat. Surface checks, or tiny cracks,
will appear. That is to be expected from wood. The furniture will remain structurely
sound
for years and years to come.
Painting:
Use a latex primer first followed by a latex paint. This will have to be stripped in the future if you want to paint it
again. Surface checks, or tiny cracks, will appear. That is
to be expected from wood. The furniture will remain structurely
sound for years and years to come.
We don’t
recommend varnish as a finish because of its short life span.
Before reapplying the product, the old varnish must be completely
removed.
| Finish
Costs |
Oil
or Stain
Adult Chair
Adult Ottoman
Child Chair
Bench/Glider/Swing/Attached Chairs & Table
Side Table |
$25
$15
$15
$50
$15 |
Paint
or Cetol
Adult Chair
Adult Ottoman
Child Chair
Bench/Glider/Swing/Attached Chairs & Table
Side Table |
$50
$25
$25
$100
$25
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Garden
Furniture |
