That furniture you have on your deck or patio or even in an outdoor BBQ space needs to be protected. The protection that furniture will need the most is against the outdoor weather and the elements that might ruin them.
It would be best if you also gave that outdoor furniture a chance to live up to their expectations by providing them with the protection it needs. We will take a look at some of the ways you can make outdoor furniture last much longer.
Read on if you want to know how to protect your outdoor furniture against the weather.
What is Weatherproofing?
When something is labeled weatherproof, it means that the product will be able to withstand rain as well as the UV rays of the sun. It should also be able to withstand the onslaught of the particles that may harm it in windy areas.
This is a basic definition, and there is also a difference between waterproof and weatherproof in a certain sense. This simply means that some weatherproof products will not wholly withstand water, while a waterproof product will do just that.
For instance, if you have a chair outdoors, it will be better if it completely resists the damaging UV rays of the sun. But it does not need to completely resist the water from being absorbed by it, only to repel most of the water.
How to Weatherproof Outdoor Furniture
There are quite a few ways to do this, and the following is a list of many methods to do just that.
Fabric
First, you need to make sure you have the right fabric on your outdoor furniture when you plan to use it. Most outdoor furniture with fabric will already be prepared for outdoor use. It should have a label attached to it that it is weatherproof.
Remember that even if your furniture is approved to be weatherproof, you should still keep it as much as possible out of the sun. This will improve the lifespan of the furniture, including the cushions supplied with it.
There are many fabric protectors you can spray onto the fabric to make it even more weatherproof and give you peace of mind. Make sure the fabric is completely dry and vacuumed before you use any of these protection sprays on it.
Wood
To make your wood furniture weatherproof, there are several wood weatherproofing products you can use. Make sure when you buy one of these products that they are the clear type, so it will not change the color of your wooden outdoor furniture.
Painted Furniture
Weatherproof paint products come in quite a variety of colors, and you should make sure you select the right colors. The best type of product to use is those that are approved for marine painting even though it might be a bit expensive.
Metal
A good way to make sure your metal furniture is weatherproof is to use a proper primer underneath the first paint coat. If your furniture is painted, you can use a clear acrylic sealer to make sure it is weatherproof.
Summary
There are quite a number of products available on the market to make your furniture weatherproof. Always go for more expensive products; it might save you a lot of money in the long run.