Aftercare Instructions

After Care Instructions and General Advice

Metal garden furniture is of course designed for outdoor use, but a few simple steps can keep it looking and working better for longer and ultimately prolong its life. As the base metal for this furniture is steel it will discolour in time, the first few rust spots may occur quiet quickly but this is not a problem and only adds to the vintage shabby chic charm. Obviously if you want your furniture to stay immaculate then apply clear lacquer, spray paint, varnish or sealer immediately.

 

 

Paint Selection - To prolong the life of any metal garden furniture, we would recommend that either a clear acrylic lacquer,  varnish or metal sealer be applied or an outdoor spray paint. Aerosol spray format Plasti-Kote Metal Sealer, Rust-Oleum Crystal Clear Matt are available online and available from most good DIY stores. DIY stores such as B&Q and Homebase have their own home brand alternatives in a range of colours which we have found to be very good and can personally recommend. The Hammerite range of exterior paint is also an extremely effective preserver. If you are unsure then a chat with your local DIY store would be a good starting point.

Moving parts - These will benefit from a little lubrication to keep things moving and allow folding garden furniture to continue to function properly. We recommend you use an oil, such as 3-in-one, ensuring you wipe off any excess.

Should I cover my metal garden furniture when it’s raining? - The quick answer in our opinion is no, as we’ve mentioned above, metal garden furniture can obviously be affected over time by rain, but it is much better to allow it to dry out naturally. Covering it with a plastic sheet will only trap moisture caused by condensation this will then remain on the furniture as long as the sheet is on and cause a lot more problems

Should I bring my metal garden furniture in during the winter? – We would always recommend that if you can, then it is best to store your garden furniture when not in use, somewhere to keep the rain off, but just as importantly to keep any condensation off.

How do I clean my metal garden furniture? - Use a mild detergent and warm water only to remove any grime accumulated over the season. Do not use anything abrasive, or any solvent solutions, as this may spoil the paint surface.

And finally, please try not to worry too much - rust spots will appear and paint may fade in time, but your garden furniture is made for you to enjoy. Allow your furniture to mellow and age gracefully and just get enjoyment from its use, for as long as you are together.