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Luxury Patio Furniture: Indoor Vs. Outdoor
When it comes to home furniture, there's specific items for the English country garden sheds
indoors, furniture for the outdoors, but there's also furniture for Garden
sun and Florida rooms. While it's pretty easy to tell indoor Gazebo
versus outdoor types apart, being able to tell what luxury patio Gazebo Replacement Canopy
furniture works for sunrooms versus outdoor patio, deck and Green House
backyard furniture is not as simple a matter. Hemp Canopy Tents
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Let's start with indoor patio sets. Luxury patio furniture for
sunrooms and Florida rooms does not need to be as sturdy as Leathermen
outdoor furniture, but because it is more open to the elements Shovel
than indoor furniture it must be slightly more durable. There is
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a small risk of wind damage depending on how open the room
is, but more importantly, as the name implies, a sunroom is usually open on three to four sides to the sun,
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which leads to fading, concentrated heat and dry air. Try and avoid brightly saturated colors and dark colors.
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Whites work best and will not feel as hot to the touch. Light colors also work to reflect the cheeriness of the
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room.
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For regular furniture like table and chair sets, stick to synthetic and durable materials. However, wicker is Patio Dining Sets
also a very popular choice. The lightweight woven fibers are elegant and comfortable, especially when paired
with a plush cushion. Cheap pieces can easily be obtained, or for luxury patio furniture that won't fall apart, Recent Comments
2. nicer full sets will run around ,000. One warning though: cats often love the feel of wicker and will turn your
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chairs into scratching posts. Even clawless felines can inflict a lot of damage on the fragile strands. Light-
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colored softwoods are another pleasant addition for table and chair sets, as well as breakfast nooks. Woods
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are less likely to warp and rot than if left outside, so they do not necessarily need to be finished, but they are
still subject to fading and blistering paint from the direct sunlight. If teak is your wood of choice, make sure Anonymous on Charge Tti
not to over oil, as this type of wood already produces natural oils. Over oiling can turn the beautiful wood Rob G on Charge Tti
black. As far as side accents to a sunroom, ottomans and side tables are common. The latter can be made
from any type of metal, since there is not risk of rusting from rainwater and dew.
Outdoor Patio Sets must obviously be the strongest furniture because of its exposure to the elements.
Furniture must be weather-resistant and usually sealed because of the following risks: warping, rotting,
rusting, and molding. In general, wicker luxury patio furniture does not hold up nearly as well as it does
indoors. There are however models specially designed for outdoor uses which employ a strong resin coating
and rust-resistant aluminum frames. Teak is a particularly good choice because it is one of the strongest
woods out there, produces its own protective oils, requires little maintenance and has an attractive grain and
light blonde to caramel coloration. Other common woods found in outdoor sets include cedar and pine, which
also hold up well against the elements. As far as adding cushions to make chairs more comfortable,
cushions must be outdoor-specific, meaning they practically waterproof and easy to wipe down. Though
coarser than and not quite as comfortable as their indoor counterparts, these types won't easily mold or fall
apart. As a rule, try and bring all furniture into storage at the end of fall or in particularly bad conditions. If you
can't do that, cover furniture with nylon waterproof tarps.
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20 Responses to “Outdoor Patio Sets”
Anonymous Reply
February 17, 2012 at 12:46 am
what site would i find plastic wicker caning replacement strapping outdoor patio?
i need to replace some plastic caning on a patio set i bought second hand i need it on a roll to rap around the chair
legs,backs etc
4. Anonymous Reply
March 7, 2012 at 12:23 pm
http://www.ask.com/web?q=plastic+caning&qsrc=0&o=20036&l=dir
Jen-Jen Reply
February 17, 2012 at 4:08 am
How to spray paint fiberglass wicker patio furniture?
My mom got a great deal on a fiberglass wicker-like table and chair set (outdoor patio set). She wants to paint it, but
I’m not sure how to go about it…It’s in great condition, just needs sprucing up from the putty color it currently is. Do I
use spray paint? Semi Gloss and a brush? HELP!
Anonymous Reply
February 17, 2012 at 10:14 am
Krylon paints have a special type of paint for fiberglass and polymers , check any home improvement store for this
product.
nonamegirl Reply
February 25, 2012 at 3:43 am
outdoor furniture: wicker, metal or wood?
Looking to buy outdoor patio set. Should I get wood, wicker or metal? Willing to pay more for longer lasting furniture.
Anonymous Reply
February 26, 2012 at 4:20 am
wicker will eventually get mildew, wood is good if it’s redwood, metal is probably the best especially wrought iron.
As You Wish Reply
February 26, 2012 at 7:52 am
Where can I find a good sale on outdoor patio (chair and bench) cushions?
I got a really nice outdoor patio set (3 wooden high-back chairs and 1 high-back bench) from my aunt who was getting
5. rid of them. The only thing I need are cushions…but Im on a pretty tight budget and everywhere Ive looked the prices
seem pretty steep. Are there any places that sell all weather-cushions that are reasonably cheap (but at the same
time not cheaply made)?
David B Reply
February 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm
walmart….kmart….lowes….ace…..ebay…..
Joy T Reply
February 27, 2012 at 6:09 am
What type of paint should I use to paint an aluminum patio set?
I need a paint that will hold up to chipping and fading in a wet climate for an outdoor aluminum patio table. I want it to
match some chairs that were purchased from a different set.
♥♫ Mysti ♫♥ Reply
March 1, 2012 at 5:26 am
Use Rustoleum. It holds up well outdoors. Here is the link for more info.
http://www.rustoleum.com/default.asp
Anonymous Reply
February 28, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Where can I find inexpensive nice looking patio furniture? ?
I’m looking for a nice outdoor patio set for my balcony, preferably two deep seating chairs with thick cushions and a
love seat. I’m wanting it to be under or around 300 though, anyone know of a place that sells quality at a good price?
Everything I’ve found has been 1,000+!
Anonymous Reply
March 3, 2012 at 10:49 am
I found ASC furniture for good looking furniture it may help you check the link for models
6. http://www.ascfurniture.com/aboutus.html
ang07 Reply
February 29, 2012 at 4:49 pm
How to do I protect outdoor patio furniture w/cushions?
We just bought a patio set which includes thick chair cushions. They say they have been treated to be water repellant.
Do we need to move them every time it rains? What else should I do to protect the padding? Thanks.
Anonymous Reply
March 8, 2012 at 6:30 pm
The padding is also designed to be fast drying, but if it is going to rain Friday night or Saturday morning and you
know you’re going to use it Saturday afternoon, it might not dry fast enough for you.
Being water repellent and fast drying are certainly a help, but they still tend to get a bit dirty out there. If I’m not
going to be using them during the work week, I take them in and put them back on the weekend. If you notice after
a few months that they are not as water repellent as they were, you can buy a spray can of the repellent to renew.
jae Reply
March 1, 2012 at 5:57 pm
canopy for outdoor patio set?
where can i find a canopy to put over my outdoor patio set..thanks
dawnb Reply
March 3, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I think you mean an umbrella and those are available anywhere patio furniture is sold. A canopy is something that
would be attached to your home and unroll over the patio. There are companies that offer these and they would
have to be professionally installed.
♥Missy♥ Reply
March 2, 2012 at 7:41 am
7. Patio / outdoor furniture?
I cant afford outdoor furniture…I have looked every where and its so expensive (400 and up) is there anything else I
can use for patio furniture…any ideas. We live in Oklahoma and I love the warm weather. Could I use a futon..or would
it rust? If I brought the mattress in at the evenings…I feel bad that my family cant enjoy sitting outside, but at the
moment we just don’t have extra money for a patio set…i have even looked on craigslist and everyone that is selling
theirs wants 350 and up for used stuff…any ideas at all would be helpful and please don’t be rude
Paul in San Diego Reply
March 3, 2012 at 7:13 am
Whenever I go to Rite Aid or pretty much any drug store around here, they have those stackable resin chairs out
front for like $10 each. They also have resin patio tables for about $30 and umbrellas for about $30. They also
have powder coated metal frame with glass top end tables for about $20 each. If you want chaise lounges, people
are selling those aluminum-framed with plastic webbing vintage ones on eBay for about $25 each.
For a larger area of shade, you can also find deals on about a 10 foot square easy-up for less than $50.
Regarding a futon, you could probably put one outside. But, with the humidity in Oklahoma, it may rust fairly
quickly. Especially if you left it out in a rain or hailstorm. When you buy a futon mattress, however, it usually comes
sealed in a plastic bag. I would leave this on the mattress for increased moistrure protection.
dodgeamy Reply
March 6, 2012 at 7:24 am
Teak outdoor furniture attracting bees?
We just bought an outdoor patio set that is made out of teak wood. For some reason an assortment of bees such as
wasps and yellow jackets are attracted to it. There is no nest under the table or anything. What makes them so
infatuated with the furniture, and how should I get rid of them? I’ve tried spraying wasp and hornet spray at them but
they still come back…
Outdoorteakandmore Reply
March 11, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I had a similar problem but we had a nest under the a chair. Once that was removed we didn’t have any problems.
Double check all the furniture for a hive, it might be tucked in a corner under a chair or really just really small. The