My outdoor sofa, made of a steel frame and wrapped with vinyl wicker, deteriorated. The damage was likely due to UV light and/or weather. Faced with the decision to trash the sofa or repair it, I decided to attempt a DIY refurbishing. After removing the rattan/wicker material, I prepared the steel frame for priming and painting. Finally, I attached slats of wood to the metal frame using custom 3D printed brackets and stainless wood screws. Someone else might consider using off-the-shelf metal straps cut to length, instead of printed brackets. The fix spared the sofa from the landfill and resulted in a piece of furniture that is far more durable than even a brand new wicker sofa. My patio furniture is now ready for many more years of use! Further, I plan to complete a similar fix on my broken outdoor wicker table. The same do-it-yourself fix can be used on outdoor chairs, loungers, and beds.
The plastic clips, connecting the metal frame to the wood, were custom made. You may purchase clips by contacting me at JMorgan@ZeshEnterprises.com. Please include the dimensions of the tubes on your furniture. Thanks!
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26 ноя 2023
