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What is the market like for wood patio furniture ? I'm starting a business in Va. making wood patio furniture. I have a number of designs and want opinions on how popular you think this would be. These projects would be of the pre made style that you put together yourself, shiped as a diy project complete with Instructions, parts & pictures for east assembly. Can also provide product in any color you want. Will post pictures at a future date. robert k replied: "Good idea. Just be certain to advertise in the upscale and vacation areas. Those folks hardly care to wipe their own arsses and woul'd hire out if they could. Custom outdoor furniture would be a big hit. Although I doubt they would be inclined to put em together themselves so you may have to offer them with delivery and set-up as well."
DIY Doc replied: "I want to agree with # 1 though not in a crude way,,,no real offense to him.
Your TARGET MARKET might be narrow at first, and KIT stuff is usually not directed at those who want upscale, and instant. No offense meant to them either. I know a few, very well off people who get their hands dirty.
WOOD is a great premise, and certainly you might also appeal to the Corona, Beach Crowd, who might still want casual, affordable, aesthetically more pleasing than Poly webbing, steel framed, fold up chairs, but again, you should do some market research as to who might actually NOT want to go to a Discount chain, spend $8 and be sitting on a beach or patio within 25 minutes of the purchase.
Sell me a decently constructed Adierondacks Chair, even unfinished but assembled, in Ash, Poplar, Birch, and you can charge me $100 more than I'd pay for a Center Field, Nylon Sling Chair,,,even with two cup holders.
I suspect you have researched some or all of the sceanrios, such as cost to produce, PROFIT, shipping/handling, Venoors, quality control and service call backs should a screw or allen wrench be left out of the package, etc. etc.
Steven Wolf
Oh throw in a fold out/down, foot rest...LOL." What is the best product to use on my teak wood patio furniture to keep it looking new? I have exspensive teak wood patio furniture, now a couple of years old, but they need help. They are seasoned and need to be brought back to life. Is there a simple way to clean & finish them? Is there an oil to rub on them? abrinegar replied: "The Premium Teak Wood Oil gives your teak wood long lasting protection against the elements. The ultraviolet absorbers in the oil helps maintain the warm natural coloring. This particular brand is rated #1 in independent testing, and lasts 4-6 times longer than other standard teak oils.
Have a Great Day"
andyingreece replied: "Go to a ship chandler. They have teak oil & D1. Ask them about it. It's quite expensive, but it works.
I am a yacht skipper & the Teak on boats is in the blazing sun for 7 months of the year here in Greece.
Put the D1 or teak oil on once or twice a year & it will be fine. It soaks in, so you don't have to worry about brush marks etc."
flowerlover12003 replied: "According to site Teak Care no need to but if you insist, use Teak Oil or a stain for that "new" look."
speenth replied: "I use a power washer with a fan spray first (its very satisfying to watch the green stuff come off in strips, revealing lovely shiny new teak). Then I use a paintbrush to apply a good teak oil.
I do this every year." What to use to treat and protect new wood patio furniture? Not sure of exactly what type of wood it is. Should we use Teak Oil? Or Thompson's Water Seal? Or a simple varnish? zanderoy replied: "Cuprinol clear"
Mike S replied: "Find out what kind of wood it is, & you could get a better answer to your question.
Teak oil is kind of a light coating for an oily wood like teak, similar to Australian Timber oil, they both work great for what they were designed for, & like Thompson's if you're leaving the furniture out in the elements as opposed to beneath a covered porch mostly out of the sun you should think of it as a kind of yearly maintainence chore, to be done at the beginning/end of the season.
Even a semi-transparent stain's not a bad way to go for most wood, just don't put anything on them that'll leave enough of a film to require scraping/sanding off to re-do when the time comes, as that increases your job time by a factor of anywhere from 2-4."
Joseph T replied: "It would be good if give it a coat of linseed oil let the wood absorb as much oil as it can then a day after wipe the wooden object with a clean cotton rag then apply a coat of clear varnish if the furniture is in a lot of sunlight it is advisable to buy the varnish with UV filter for protection" How do you care for and clean teak wood patio furniture? Our teak furniture is looking dirty or mildewy. I am wondering how to make it look clean or more fresh looking. It is only a year old. Glenn B replied: "Please, DO NOT use a pressure washer on this furniture!. There are safe ways to clean the furniture properly and then you can color, seal accordingly. DO NOT use Thompsons water seal.!!! I am sure there is a web site on maintaining teak furniture."
Kathy H replied: "I buy teak furniture by this place near my house (import store) called La Place Interiors. They have a yahoo store with instructions for cleaning teak furniture. I've never had a problem and they are VERY reputable around here."
Robert K replied: "My recommended way to clean teak patio furniture is to mix in a bucket a 3 parts mild laundry detergent with one part bleach mixture with water.
Now wash the furniture using a soft bristle brush. Do not use a hard bristle brush as it may damage the furniture. After you have given the furniture a good scrub with the cleaning mix rinse the entire piece of furniture to make sure all dirt is removed." I'm going to paint my old wood patio furniture. Since it will be in the sun, what type of paint should i use? Should i use a base coat? Can I use a spray acrylic? In the past, the paint has always bubbled up on the furniture I kept in the sun. Venice Girl replied: "It probably bubbled because you didn't prep the furniture properly. And it will also bubble if you put it out into the sun before the paint has completely cured. Leave the furniture in the shade for at least a good 24 hours, preferably longer to really let the paint dry good and hard. Clean the surfaces, then give everything a good, light sanding, then use a tack cloth to remove the dust. Then use a good primer coat to prep further. Use a paint, spray is better as you won't get brush strokes, that is made for exterior uses. Then seal it with a an exterior polyurethane. This should make for a much longer wearing surface."
Les the painter replied: "It bubbled because your furniture wasn't dry and you trapped moisture in it or you painted in direct sun light that was too hot. What ever you do make sure you use a water based paint unless you know what kind was put on from the start you don't want to put oil based paint over water based BUT you can put water based over oil, oil based paint will tend to lift the water based paint off. Use some 100 grit paper and scuff up the areas where the paint has bubbled off and you can use an acrylic spray paint or acrylic paint with a brush just don't paint in direct sun it dries too fast. As far as curing most paints take 2 weeks to 30 days to fully cure, Good luck Les the painter If you do chose to put a urathane on please use a water based polyacrylic NOT oil based." resin/plastic or wood patio furniture...which do you prefer, and why? I'm shopping for patio furniture...something to relax on that will hold up for at least a few seasons. Hopefully I can get as much mileage out of it as possible. Any really good recommendations or bad experiences? Thanks in advance! Biker replied: "Plastic ones hold up rather well to weather.
The only draw back that I have had from them is the unexpected storms that produce high winds sometimes throw the chairs around.
It really is just a matter of taste when it comes to that stuff though."
Valkyrie replied: "I prefer plastic and that's what I got. I didn't want wood because I don't think it lasts long enough and when it's dried out I don't want any splinters you know where. The metal glass top tables are nice but metal rusts and glass breaks. I think the price for patio furniture is absolutely insane! And the quality of it is really not so great. Plastic is easy to move, comfortable, more inexpensive, and if something were to happen to it it's not such a big deal because it was less in the first place. It is easy to replace a chair or even the table itself without financial commitment. It's also easier to buy extra chairs that match because they are not part of a pre packaged set. I think you would get longer use from the plastic but if you didn't, you could buy it new many times over to equal the cost of some of that other stuff. I bought plastic because I was just too cheap to pay the ridiculous prices for outdoor furniture and I'm not at all sorry with my decision. It holds up great!!!I hope this was helpful!!!"
Newton H replied: "Hi
Wood is best. Looks more expensive, is warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Dont get a wooden bench with metal parts though (say metal arms or legs) as these always wobble. Go for all wood."
den2read replied: "I live outdoors, so here is what you need to think about. Wood WILL fall apart eventually. Unless you plan to go out and treat it yearly, which is a pain. Especially because you must treat every nook and cranny, because water will find a way in.
Resin..those cheap chairs...they stain and are a pain to clean, but they are cheap. They are usually kind of uncomfortable and they LOOK cheap.
I use those metal sets you can find at home depot or walmart. They are good.
The best choice is wrought iron. Lasts forever if you get a decent set. Worth the investment.
Whatever you choose, consider cushions and chair seats. If you get a chair that requires a cushion for use (has straps for a seat, needs a cushion at all times) the cushions don't last more than one season, two at the most, if you really use them. We are outside all year.
Good luck! Enjoy whatever you choose!" I just realized I stained my wood patio furniture with interior stain... what now? I stained the furniture with Minwax oil based stain in a dark jacobean color. I haven't finished it with poly...yet. Everything is covered in case it rains tonight... saltyloudog replied: "Get a good exterior urethane or clear coat that has uv inhibtors in it. Put 2-3 coats minimum on it and it should be fine."
Amira T replied: "after it dries put outside stain on it"
Roger O replied: "The first reply is correct, make sure it protects against UV.
The stain is just for color. Your good!" how do you protect and finish teak wood patio furniture? to retain its mahgony color. (no turning gray/silver) spam juice replied: "Rub linseed oil on it. You take a spray bottle of water and spray the wood surface. If it beads up, then it does not need any oil, if it starts soaking in, apply oil liberally. Make sure you apply several coats and allow time for the oil to soak in. Test different areas of the furniture since they get different exposure to the sun." What's the best way to refurbish teak wood patio furniture? I have been refurbishing wood for over 7 years now and I love it. I redid our redwood deck, patio furniture, 2 roll top desks, kitchen table, cabinets, upstairs bathroom and much more. But have not worked with teak wood yet. My neighbors recently asked me if I would like to earn some extra $ by redoing their teak wood patio set that they have owned for 7 years. They complimented me on all the work they have seen me do over the years and wanted to get my "professional" opinon. I went over and checked their patio set out and said I would get back to them in a couple of days. I've researched several websites and have gotten lots of ideas, but they are all so different in the how-to's. I would like to do a great job for them and make some money at the same time but am a little apprehensive. I would also like to know if anyone could give me an estimate or ballpark figure on how much one usually charges for something like this. It's a 5 piece octogonal table and chairs with slates donna d replied: "when i got my tables and dresser redone the man charged me 35 dollars an hour and charged me for the stripper and sandpaper everything he needed to do the job it was exspensive but i think without the extras 35 was worth the price.it is a hard job."
Grass Guy replied: "Step 1:
Treat the wood with general care and attention. As hard and durable as teak is, it is also sensitive to stains and damage which can permanently mar its surface. Keep flames, chemicals and even black-soled shoes away from the wood's surface to prevent irreparable damage.
Step 2:
Spray the surface with water. Use a fine jet of water to clean the teak's surface of loose dirt and grime. A garden hose will provide sufficient water pressure for this initial cleaning process.
Step 3:
Clean the wood with special teak cleaner. There are a number of high quality teak cleaners on the market. Use a cleaner like Amazon teak cleaner to do a thorough cleaning. Dilute the cleaner as directed by the label and then use a non-metallic brush to scrub the cleaner into the wood. Rinse the surface thoroughly afterwards.
Step 4:
Let the teak dry for 24 hours. If the teak is the color you want it after cleaning then move on to the next step. If the color is too dark then give the wood another cleaning.
Step 5:
Finish the process with a teak oil. Teak oils are specially designed products to keep the teak strong and beautiful. Use an oil such as Teak Guard or Amazon's Teak Oil to treat the teak with oil. Apply the oil to a clean and dry teak surface by wiping the wood with a rag soaked in the oil. Apply as many coats as the label of the product directs or until the teak has acquired the color you want." |
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