The 4 Most Important Tips on Buying Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture

So you have decided to buy new outdoor wicker patio furniture for your alfresco sanctuary. There are so many brands to choose from of various construction and quality. Depending on what you are looking for, there are some things that you need to pay attention to before you make any purchase.

1. Tightness of the weave

One of the main things that you have to pay attention to is the tightness of the weave. Once of the most attractive characteristics about this kind of furniture is its ability to form and bend to the person’s body. If the weave of too loose, the material’s natural bending can lead to damage. This is why you need to pick a one with a weave that is tight enough to withstand the heaviest person. For extra comfort, get one that has cushions like the Take the Atlantic Bellagio Sectional Six Piece Set in Orange by International Home Miami.

2. Quality of the reeds

Individual reeds making the furniture has to be inspected before you purchase anything. They have to be pliable and somewhat shiny, without any tears or breaks. Damage on the individual reeds on a piece of wicker furniture can lead to major discomfort on the part of the person sitting or lying on it, not to mention ruin its aesthetics.

3. Paint job

Also take a look at the quality of the staining or paint used in the furniture. The stain or paint should not show any discoloration, and the coat has to be smooth and dry to the touch. Also, the furniture should not have any stain or paint odor associated with it. The Marshmellow Large Stool by Lebello, for example, is colored with high quality paint, making it 100% outdoors resistant and easily cleanable.

4. Weatherproofing treatments

Just like your outdoor space, wicker furniture will require regular upkeep and protection. But to spare yourself from complex maintenance procedures, getting furniture that already come pre-treated with weatherproofing elements would be a great idea. For instance, the Riviera End Table with Glass Top by Home Styles is made with moisture and weather resistant material, making it a low maintenance piece of furniture.

Sooner or later, you will have to clean your wicker pieces. While hosing it down with water would be very easy, this encourages mold growth. Instead, wipe it up with a damp cloth and follow it up with clean dry cloth.