When the garden furniture is taken out of the garage or basement in spring, many garden owners experience a nasty surprise. Wooden furniture in particular appears gray, has become stained or even cracked. The only thing that helps here is sanding and then refreshing the garden furniture. What do you need for sanding and what do you have to pay attention to?
How do I sand wooden garden furniture?
To sand garden furniture you will need a brush, a small piece of wood, sandpaper (100-120 grit), a household sponge and a microfiber cloth. First clean the furniture, sand it carefully and then remove dust and dirt.
What do you need to sand your garden furniture?
- Brush
- small piece of wood
- Sandpaper 100 – 120 grit
- Household sponge
- Microfiber cloth
Clean the garden furniture carefully with the brush, which should not have too hard bristles.
To make sanding the furniture easier, wrap the sandpaper (€7.00 on Amazon) around the piece of wood and attach it with nails.
Electric grinders should be used with caution. Under no circumstances should they be guided with too much pressure.
Carefully sand wooden garden furniture
Sand the garden furniture carefully so that no grooves are left. In hard-to-reach places, you can use the rough side of a household sponge.
After sanding, vacuum off the fine dust particles and wipe the piece of furniture clean with the microfiber cloth.
Clean garden furniture before wintering
So that the garden furniture lasts longer, regular cleaning is necessary at least before storing it in winter. Otherwise, dirt particles can dig deep into the wood.
If you overwinter the garden furniture under a protective cover, make sure that the furniture is completely dry so that the wood cannot get moldy.
In winter, you should always remove the cover once on dry days so that condensation can evaporate.
Rely on high-quality wood
Sanding garden furniture is a very time-consuming job that isn't much fun either. You can save yourself the effort by choosing high-quality wood from the outset, such as cedar, robinia or teak. These woodworks contain oils that protect them from graying and weathering.
When buying garden furniture made from such wood, make sure that it comes from sustainable sources.
Tip
Garden furniture made from soft types of wood such as spruce, pine and beech should be treated with care oil at least twice a year. To protect the wood from graying, use colored oil.
