How to Recover Patio Furniture

Your patio furniture takes a beating all year long. Spring's drenching rains can stain patio furniture or even work to peel paint. In the summer, the sun's harsh rays can bleach wood or even stone-decorated furniture over the season. In winter, patio furniture in some parts of the country is left to fend for itself under layers of snow and ice. When it's time to use the furniture the next summer, they can look like garbage. But don't throw them out, you can recover your patio furniture.

Tool set (screwdriver, hammer, nails, etc.)
Ammonia
Spray paint
Spot fabric cleaner
Cleaning Eraser

Instructions

Renew Your Patio Furniture
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  Inspect the damages as this will determine if the furniture truly is salvageable. You should also use this time to tighten any loose screws or bolts on chairs or tables. If the furniture is structurally safe, try to salvage it.
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  Clean the furniture. Use ammonia and water to clean washable surfaces of furniture. Use a cleaning eraser to remove the dark "use marks" and scuffs that evidently appear on plastic furniture.
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  Paint the furniture for a fresh look. If the furniture is metal, be sure to use a paint made to cover rust. If it is plastic or lacquered, use a spray paint formulated for these surfaces.
- 4
  Re-varnish stone surfaces that look dull or bleached out. Spray varnish can give stone surfaces back their original sheen and water repellency. Varnish can also protect composite stone slab veneers.
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  Spot clean upholstery with specialized upholstery cleaners. Test for color safeness in an inconspicuous area of the fabric. If it's too stained for spot treatment, replace the cushions or fabric for a total make-over.

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How to Recover Patio Furniture

Instructions

Renew Your Patio Furniture