No matter if it needs annual cleaning and reoiling or full restoration, Carmel Restoration has you covered. They provide complete furniture touch ups, cabinet refinishing services, wicker repair solutions and upholstery services – everything your patio furniture may require to stay looking its best!
Brown Jordan, Woodard, Tropitone, Richard Schultz and Lloyd/Flanders products can all be repaired here at their factory-approved repair center, making us available to homeowners, designers, country clubs and hotels.
Teak Furniture Restoration
Teak wood furniture is a top choice for outdoor spaces due to its strength, durability and aesthetic value. This naturally weather-proof material resists rotting, warping or cracking in sunlight exposure and resists pests like termites and woodworms – meaning less maintenance required and an attractive patina left untreated over time from UV exposure – some prefer this weathered look; however refinishing may also be possible easily.
Start by cleaning your teak furniture using mild dish-soap and clean, warm water solution or premium teak cleaner, followed by thorough rinsing. Rinse again thoroughly and let the furniture air-dry fully before using pressure washer with very light setting and nozzle attachment to tackle stubborn stains on it. Please work from a distance so as to not remove its natural oils and sealant coatings.
Once the furniture is dry, use 220-grit sandpaper to lightly sand all surfaces using circular motions in the direction of its grain and make sure you wear disposable gloves and goggles to protect yourself from dust particles. Once smoothed out, select a teak sealer or oil that contains UV inhibitors in order to minimize graying pigments on your furniture while providing a protective barrier against moisture damage.
Keep your teak furniture looking its best by investing in an annual wood protector to preserve its honey-golden hue and prevent graying. A kit providing teak cleaner, brightener, and oil should provide enough products to clean, brighten, and oil a table and four chairs without being wasteful; service contracts also allow regular maintenance to protect from environmental wear and tear, food stains and touch ups as needed – prolonging its lifespan while extending its life by decades and keeping its appearance the same!
Umbrella Repair
Umbrellas are an integral component of outdoor furniture sets, providing shade and sun protection while offering weatherproofing benefits. When this occurs, however, an umbrella may require repairs or replacement due to wear-and-tear damage caused by weather elements or general wear-and-tear. At that point, you should decide between fixing it yourself or purchasing another replacement altogether.
As the cost of replacement can often exceed that of repair, it’s wise to carefully weigh your options when making your decision. Options available to you include visiting a repair shop or trying your own repairs with YouTube tutorials and some patience – the latter being more affordable but professional furniture repair specialists should always be sought when large repairs are required.
Patio umbrellas typically last many years if properly maintained. To extend its life and keep it looking its best, keep it clean and stored away in a dry location when not being used; this will prevent dirt build-up and moisture damage to both its fabric and frame. Regular cleaning with warm water, white vinegar and mild soap is usually sufficient, or bleach solution with detergent can also work effectively against stubborn stains.
By choosing high-quality material for your umbrella, you can also extend its life. A solution-dyed synthetic such as Sunbrella offers superior UV protection, durability, and colorfastness; Olefin fabric offers more budget-friendly solutions.
Repairing your umbrella may be more economical than purchasing a new one, especially if you have an extended warranty or purchase protection plan with authorized repair retailers and reimbursement guarantees. If you’re uncertain as to the costs involved in either option, consulting a local repair shop may provide an estimate that allows you to compare repair with replacement costs and find which fits better into your budget.
Sling Chair Repair
Patio furniture made of high-quality materials like wrought iron or wicker can take quite the beating over time, no matter its quality. Left outdoors in rain and sunshine, metal frames may collect unsightly nicks, scratches and rust; vinyl straps loosen over time and discolor; mesh slings tear, tear away at fasteners pop out of holes – even fashionable Winston and Woodard chairs may lose their luster over time but that doesn’t mean replacing them immediately; through chair repair you can extend their useful lives further extending their useful lives over years and prolong their lifespans for decades more!
Reputable restoration companies begin the restoration of sling chairs with an inspection of both frame and slings, looking for weak swivel mechanisms, seized bolts or cracks in frame structure as well as damaged slings or spline connections. Once all slings have been removed from their frames for cleaning purposes, then powder coat finishes are applied in over 25 colors that complement your fabric choice perfectly for refinishing the frames in durable powder coat finish finishes.
If the slings of your patio chairs are showing signs of wear, Tasker can replace them with brand-new vinyl strapping that not only looks beautiful but is extremely durable as well. Our vinyl material features double stitched and hemmed stitching for strength; additionally, its thread contains UV stabilizers and mildew inhibitors to prevent fading and mildewing.
Whether your chair needs repairs on its wicker weave or is cane backed, Taskers offer services for each. Wicker chairs may require reinserting of reeds; cane back chairs may require repair of spline and interlaced canes which will then need to be sewn back together again before new pre-woven canes in your chosen pattern can be inserted by them. Taskers offer affordable chair restoration services that can restore worn and faded outdoor wicker chairs such as rockers, chaise lounges and dining chairs to their original state. Outdoor wicker chairs may even need their slats replaced in order to prolong their useful lifespan and bring back its pristine appearance. If your patio chairs have become worn and unattractive over time, consider reaching out to an experienced Tasker for their affordable restoration service – you’ll get new chairs without paying full retail prices for new sets!
Upholstery Repair
No matter your furniture repair needs – be they patio set cushions in need of replacement, an upholstered chair or ottoman needing new upholstery, or simply some old pillows needing new life – professional upholstery repair services offer invaluable solutions that can restore and revive any piece of furniture to its former glory. They can even work with your unique color choices for custom reupholstery projects.
DeFelice notes that when people see how well her company’s furniture restoration work stands out, they become inspired to restore other pieces in their home, such as an iron fireplace set, peeling radiator, metal casement windows or chandeliers. She’s even been known to restore garden gates, lanterns and even long stair railings- something most would never believe is possible!
Airtasker provides the perfect platform to book virtually every home maintenance or repair task you could imagine, such as leak repairs, unclogging pipes or furniture assembly. Simply take note that when hiring someone new for such tasks be sure to read up on their profile and reviews from prior tasks so you hire someone who will complete it efficiently and on schedule.