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Hi,
I have a 2.5 seater and a single arm chair that I would like to repair where the weaving has disintegrated. I have attached a photo. The frame is metal. I am not very handy so any advice for a fairly simple project would be appreciated. Otherwise suggestions on what to do with this furniture other than throwing it into landfill.
Many Thanks,
Ange
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @angepak. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about restoring rattan furniture.
Weaving synthetic rattan is a time-consuming process, even for someone experienced with it, so restoring the original weave might be a challenging project unless you’re very determined and have a lot of time to spare.
As an alternative, you could consider attaching timber panels to cover the areas where the weaving has disintegrated. For example, using a length of DAR pine board along the bottom section could provide a clean and modern look. You’d just need to seal the timber with a weatherproof finish to ensure it’s protected from the elements. This approach is simpler than re-weaving and would give the furniture a fresh, functional appearance without sending it to landfill.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
