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I'm looking for some guidance on restoring these chairs. It will be used for outdoors under covered patio. I was wondering what i need to do to restore these chairs? Couple questions I have are:
1. Do I need to sand this to bare wood, or can I apply a product on it without sanding?
2. What product should I use keeping in mind that it will be used outdoors in a covered area?
3. Can I change the colour, or is it best to try to stick to the colour it is now? It will be my first restore project
Hi @Pete112,
The first step, whether you plan to clear-coat the chairs or paint them, is to sand the timber to remove the deteriorated old coating. If you want to clear-coat and preserve the natural timber look, it’s best to sand the chairs back to bare wood. Once sanded, you can apply a product like Bondall 1L Satin Monocel Gold Marine Clear Timber Varnish, which is designed for outdoor use and will provide excellent protection.
If you’d like to change the colour of the chairs, you’ll still need to sand off the damaged coating. After sanding, apply Dulux 1L PRECISION White Maximum Strength Adhesion Primer to prepare the surface. Once primed, paint the chairs with Dulux Aquanamel, which offers a durable and attractive finish suitable for outdoor environments.
Keep in mind that while these products will protect the timber, the natural fibre used for the seats is more challenging to seal. Typically, chairs with natural fibre seats are designed for indoor use, but you can use linseed oil to provide some level of protection. However, it’s still best to keep the chairs undercover and out of direct exposure to weather to prolong their lifespan.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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