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I am repainting a metal outdoor table and recovering the seats of the matching chairs. I really want a black and white pattern, but all the outdoor fabrics I am finding are either just single colors or they are ridiculously expensive and have to be special ordered. Are there any treatment products out there to use on cottons or other fabrics that might work or any online resources for ordering cheaper outdoor fabrics?
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I had a bistro set with 4 chair seats I wanted to recover inexpensively. I bought a large (52" x 120") vinyl-coated fabric outdoor table cloth for less than $12 (it was either at TJ Maxx or the sale bin at Pier One) and cut the covers from it. I had more than enough left over to make matching placemats, too. The fabric seemed to hold up well to weather and sunlight. (don't know for how long -- I sold the set after 2 years.)
I've also covered outdoor cushions with just regular fabric. Drapery yard goods or even fabric shower curtains are cheap sources -- I've even used brightly printed bed sheets (that's what is covering my porch couch right now.) I wrap the cushions with plastic first, so they won't soak through if the chairs get left in the rain, then put the fabric covers over that. They can be removed and machine washed.
If you have a choice, pick polyester or other fabrics instead of cotton or nylon. Poly is more resistant to dying so the dyes that are used for polyester tend to hold up better to fading in the sun. It also resists staining and mildew better than cotton or nylon, at least in my experience.
You can also get a paint-on or spray tent waterproofing liquid at some large camping good stores, but it will tend to discolor some fabrics and it really does not make them completely waterproof.
I had a bistro set with 4 chair seats I wanted to recover inexpensively. I bought a large (52" x 120") vinyl-coated fabric outdoor table cloth for less than $12 (it was either at TJ Maxx or the sale bin at Pier One) and cut the covers from it. I had more than enough left over to make matching placemats, too. The fabric seemed to hold up well to weather and sunlight. (don't know for how long -- I sold the set after 2 years.)
I've also covered outdoor cushions with just regular fabric. Drapery yard goods or even fabric shower curtains are cheap sources -- I've even used brightly printed bed sheets (that's what is covering my porch couch right now.) I wrap the cushions with plastic first, so they won't soak through if the chairs get left in the rain, then put the fabric covers over that. They can be removed and machine washed.
If you have a choice, pick polyester or other fabrics instead of cotton or nylon. Poly is more resistant to dying so the dyes that are used for polyester tend to hold up better to fading in the sun. It also resists staining and mildew better than cotton or nylon, at least in my experience.
You can also get a paint-on or spray tent waterproofing liquid at some large camping good stores, but it will tend to discolor some fabrics and it really does not make them completely waterproof.
How to make an outdoor table and chairs?
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Okay well my Mum bought a cheap set of outdoor table + chairs for half price.. but it was glass and after a week it smashed from the umbrella being in it even though it was supposed to last well.. luckily she was able to get her money back but the sale is not on anymore so all the table settings are really expensive.. my mum was really happy to have somewhere nice and comfy to sit as she'd been wanting an outdoor table + chairs for years. So I thought I could build her a wooden set for christmas.. I have no building experience but my Dad said he'd help me and we can do it at his house.. he has built a barbecue table before but said he doesn't really know how to make the individual chairs and that.
Does anyone have any tips? Suggestions?
I was thinking something like this: (second picture) http://outdoor-furniture.luxury-ideas.com/category/outdoor-furniture-design/
Just something basic (without the cushions) Do you think it'd be simple enough?
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I think that if you don't have any building experience you are way out of your league. you need so many different tools to do something like that and unless you make a table a week then they will not pay for themselves. The easiest thing to build is a swing for two. Its allot cheaper to. You don't have to build it out of cedar you can use treated wood or reg wood if you stain it. www.cedarfurnitureoutlet.biz/swings_âcatalog.htm
I think that if you don't have any building experience you are way out of your league. you need so many different tools to do something like that and unless you make a table a week then they will not pay for themselves. The easiest thing to build is a swing for two. Its allot cheaper to. You don't have to build it out of cedar you can use treated wood or reg wood if you stain it. www.cedarfurnitureoutlet.biz/swings_âcatalog.htm
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