How to repair outdoor synthetic rattan lounge?

[milch92]

Hi everyone,

I’ve got an outdoor synthetic rattan lounge that is deteriorating in the sun. It’s mostly just affecting the arms (see picture). Does anyone have a creative idea to cover or fix this?

The arms are ever so curved, maybe some wood covers or something?

 

 

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @milch92. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repairing rattan.

You might like to check out the previous similar discussions on this topic as synthetic rattan does break down after time. You'll likely find some great tips within those topics. I like your idea of using timber, which is something that I've mentioned before. Just some rectangular sections over the armrests will improve the look immediately. Depending on the width of the armrest some 64 x 19mm 2.4m DAR Pine Premium might suit. 

You'll need to check the structure under the armrests to determine appropriate fixing locations.

Remember to coat them with an exterior varnish or paint for protection.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[milch92]

Thanks @MitchellMc that sounds good, how would you go about attaching the wood to the armchair?

Dimensions are 80mm x 600mm across the top.

Or would you just attach sides so it just sits flush against the arm and not bother attaching?

[MitchellMc]

That would depend on what the underlying frame is made from @milch92 and whether you can gain access to that area. It would be best to screw through the frame and up into the bottom of the timber armrest. Alternatively, if you need to screw from the top down, you could fill the screw holes after attachment.

Since it is 80mm wide, you'd need to go for the 89 x 19mm 1.8m DAR Pine Premium - 1.8m.

You could potentially create a C-shaped armrest that slots over the existing one.

Mitchell