The chairs and table sat on the patio in a state of disrepair for several years until I could no longer ignore that they were falling apart. The seats had deteriorated as water had seeped into the cushions and disintegrated the wood bases. However, the metal foundations were intact with only a few rust spots. After pricing several similar sets on the Internet, the decision became obvious: restore. Here’s the breakdown of expenses and effort (other materials on hand):
Plywood for bases: $5.97
Fabric (on sale): $14.95
Spray cans: $11.16
Total: $32.08
Swirls characterized the paisley fabric so I decided to emphasize the metal scrollwork on the chairs and tables by painting them white. This step involved more work in masking and repainting by hand and not spray painting the entire set. Total hours in restoration: 4.5.
Kitty admires the new seatingSatisfaction in restoration: priceless.
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Comments on: "Forty Years of Service: Time to Go? or Restore?" (4)
Beautiful!👏👏👏
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Hi Joan, thanks for checking out my post. Actually I had written this awhile back and just decided to post it. Maybe our recent conversation about the restoration of Central School reminded me of this restoration project!☺️
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Really nice work Kae👍, on the table and chairs, and a really nice photo overall. If you imagine that the cat is a symbol of YOU, that makes it a nice self-portrait, laying there lounging in the sun ‘n all…
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Thanks.
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