Comments on: Giving New Life to my Ikea Outdoor Furniture

By: TR

TR — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 01:27:22 +0000

A good alternative to the Ikea VARDA stain is PPG Cetol-SRD Mahogany – matches the Varda color perfectly

By: Cat Dumstrey

Cat Dumstrey — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 17:19:29 +0000

I can’t find the article! It doesn’t populate when I hit “read more”. Can you email me the text??? I’m about to purchase one of these tables and want to make sure we keep up on the maintenance before it gets bad

By: Lin Hales

Lin Hales — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 22:21:59 +0000

I literally just bought this same exact set on FB for $40! Such a steal…anyhow I was looking up how to restore it, what are the odds I’d find EXACTLY what I was looking for! lol
Im just starting out cleaning it now, but was debating painting the metal. Did you do that by any chance? I’m in Florida so the salt water is rusting it, esp the bottom of the chairs. You don’t happen to know the name of this furniture do you, wanted to look up some specs if possible.

By: Arelene Perlette

Arelene Perlette — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:40:52 +0000

I am about to receive a new Acacia Wood Table for our outdoor deck in Florida. What is the best method to preserve the natural new color of the new Acacia wood table in Florida? Many thanks.

By: Michele

Michele — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 15:22:54 +0000

I just got my first Ikea acacia wood table and was thinking a coat of teak oil before I even assemble it might not hurt. Thoughts? Your reno is AMAZING. So much better than tossing stuff, right?
Thanks!

By: Brandy

Brandy — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:03:53 +0000

An outstanding share! I’ve just forwarded this onto
a colleague who has been conducting a little research on this.
And he actually ordered me dinner simply because I discovered it for him…
lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending
the time to discuss this matter here on your internet site.

By: S

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:59:07 +0000

Hi. I just scored a free dining set from our community page. Teak tabletop and teak armrests on metal chairs. My friend lent me here pressure washer. It was clean in 30 minutes! Might help with step 1.

By: Shari Steinhaus

Shari Steinhaus — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:10:21 +0000

I’m using your method to refresh my acacia wood furniture. Curious if the teak oil and he feed and wax will protect my furniture from the elements? I just put my first coat of teak oil on and it looks great right now. Has yours held up over time? Mine sits on my deck with no cover.

By: Mary Owen Babikian

Mary Owen Babikian — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:07:38 +0000

hey, beautiful job with the outdoor dining set makeover. I have a question: where do you store your acacia furniture in the winter? I’m inches away from buying an acacia wood outdoor dining table, but concerned that the website advises to store indoors in winter (not happening). I’m not sure if covering it would be adequate or if it needs a heated space to prevent wood from cracking. Thanks for any info. Great site!

By: Anna D. Noland

Anna D. Noland — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 07:15:41 +0000

This is a great inspiring article.I am pretty much pleased with your good work.You put really very helpful information…Such great job done by you .. you make this furniture like new again .

By: Lainie

Lainie — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 23:31:48 +0000

Thank you for your post–I followed your lead and brought my acacia wood patio furniture back to life. It looks great! It’s raining today, and it’s nice to see the water bead up on the wood. So glad I found your blog!

By: Celeste

Celeste — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:25:10 +0000

I’m just starting my summer projects and need to restore my teak furniture on my terrace. Was looking for a good step-by-step plan – this seems to be it. I will let you know how the furniture turns out.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 23:18:10 +0000

Just started this afternoon. We’re about to buy a house and we have no money for outdoor furniture. I found this page and am so excited to make our old furniture look like new again. Thanks for sharing.

By: Outdoor table and chairs set

Outdoor table and chairs set — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 11:49:08 +0000

Well, you have something to tell you about, I figured out a way to give life back to that old wood patio set! Thank you dude give me such good advise it really works and I am totally clean all my furniture and I am really thank to you. I appreciate your hard work and advise. Please brother keep writing awesome blog like this. thank you ones again.

By: Birgit

Birgit — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:28:51 +0000

I have to say my experience with restoring Ikea Acacia outdoor furniture has not been as positive as yours.
I own the Kvarno set, which is very similar in style. I live in So. Cal. where the problem is not snow, but relentless hot sun and urban air pollution. Just cleaning does not do the trick. I have sand a off a lot of the wood and have to do this at least twice a year. I do not like the Watco teak oil as much as the oil that Ikea supplied when I bought the set. The Watco oil stays tacky for a long time and perhaps for this reason seems to attract the grime in the air. It is difficult to clean up because it contains a varnish like substance and it outgasses toxins. Id you get it on the aluminum, it is very difficult to get off. Unfortunately, you cannot see that there is any on the aluminum until ir dries and ages a bit. I am looking for an alternative and welcome suggestions.

By: woodworkingbuddy

woodworkingbuddy — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 18:19:47 +0000

Like congrats performed by means of an individual.. an individual makes pieces of furniture just like brand-new all over again. The particular care for an individual pieces of furniture usually increase it’s sturdiness. The particular points along with practice an individual included can also be feasible for one to look at at your home. Thank you due to this. I most certainly will quickly accomplish this within my patio furniture.

By: Mike Alecks

Mike Alecks — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 15:54:51 +0000

This looks great! I love what you did with it. The color is awesome, but how long will it last? I’m aure it would last longer with a good sealant. Did you use one?

By: vinona

vinona — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 06:35:46 +0000

iS SANDING NECESSARY EVERY YEAR?

By: Scoops

Scoops — Fri, 08 May 2015 16:23:50 +0000

In reply to Michael.

Hey Michael, The set is just fine, I do the same treatment to it every year – it only takes an afternoon – and it holds up to the elements for the entire summer.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 03 May 2015 17:03:07 +0000

Many wood restoration projects look great when first completed. The true worth of a restoration methodology must be judged a couple of seasons later. Can you comment on (photos would be awesome) how the patio set has endured these last couple years in the harsh Minneapolis climate? Thanks!