Taking care of your teak garden furniture

Looking after your teak garden furniture will give it a longer life!

The furniture we buy for our patios and outdoor spaces is subject to much more abuse than our indoor pieces. We take less care with chipping or scratching and because we want to leave them out all year round, we expect them to cope with variations in weather and temperature, together with being playthings for children or pets.

Patio furniture manufacturers know that you want your outdoor furniture to look good and last for a long time, which is why they use sturdy, resilient materials such as teak, which looks great when weathered, but can keep its original warm colours with a little care and attention

Instructions

Most furniture comes with care instructions, which you should follow if you want to keep your teak garden furniture looking good. The things you need to do depend on what your furniture is made of, so check that you have the time and inclination to follow the guidelines before you buy the furniture. Care instructions may include:

• Providing protection from rain or frost
• Covering in the winter
• Storing indoors
• Treating with oils or sealants
• Protecting from stains or damage

You should take as much care of your teak garden furniture as you do your sofa or your dining room table.

Lifetime value

With a little care and attention, your teak garden furniture can give you a lifetime’s enjoyment. On the other hand, furniture that’s left to weather winter storms, or that isn’t kept clean and protected may show signs of cosmetic ageing much sooner than it should.

Think about how you’re going to look after your furniture before you buy it. Do you have the space to store it in the winter? If you live near the coast, will it get damaged by salt spray?

If you have limited space for the storage of your teak garden furniture then Patio-Furniture stocks a wide range of folding and extending teak tables with both stacking and folding chairs to match.

To buy beautiful teak garden furniture that weathers beautifully and lasts for years, take a look at our outdoor range. If you have any questions or special requirements, just call us on 01726 817567 or email enquiries@patio-furniture.co.uk now.