MAINTENANCE & RESTORATION
For longevity, all pieces of iron furniture need to be carefully maintained.
This furniture should be treated just like a car. It needs to be washed, waxed
and checked for deterioration.
STORAGE
Make sure pieces are cleaned with water and a mild detergent. Rinse carefully
with clean water. Check carefully for rust spots that need to be treated,
lightly steel wooled and then sprayed with primer and then lightly with a
gloss black paint (Rust-Oleum is the best). The gloss black will blend nicely
with our finish. If large areas are involved, you may need to use a dry brush
and spread some Benjamin Moore, forest green latex on areas of the finish.
When satisfied with the look of a piece, spray the whole with a gloss or semi-gloss
clear, polyurethane spray (We prefer the Wal*Mart brand).
GLASS TOPS
We recommend that you change glass tops to a safety glass.
PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION
When necessary, pieces should be totally restored, including sand blasting,
priming and repainting with black or forest green. We prefer the Benjamin
Moore colors. White is also commonly used by those who prefer that look.
1. In Connecticut and Westchester County are of New York. PAT’S PORTICO
specializes in restoring outdoor furniture. They also offer long lasting finishes.
Tel: (914) 276-2310.
2. Florida, West Palm Beach. PAT POULING & SONS. Tel: (561) 833-6754.
3. In Massachusetts. Chatham Refinishing. 106 South Meadow Road.
Plymouth, MA Tel: 508 732-0011.
4. We will accommodate any previous customers. Winter is the best time to
restore and we would have pieces ready for the following summer. Costs vary,
depending upon the piece and its condition.
PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED
Benjamin Moore Impervo paint for metal
Rust-Oleum spray paints
Wal*Mart polyurethane spray
McKlosky marine varnish or
Benjamin Moore spar varnish
Home Depot for plastic insert feet, self adhesive bumpers and little plastic
buttons for placing under glass