Restoring Bamboo Rattan Furniture

How to restore a bamboo chair.

Restoring bamboo rattan furniture.

Rattan furniture offers a natural beauty that lasts for decades or even generations with proper care. Rattans are palm species that grow not like trees but along other vegetation like vines. When rattan with a clear finish lacquer shellac or varnish becomes dull you usually can restore its luster by rubbing with a soft cloth dampened with furniture polish or lemon oil. First of all start by cleaning the set.

Refinishing these items is not easy. Their fibers are separated and dried into a pliable durable material suitable for weaving into objects such as furniture. Especially for those items used out doors or where the sun exposure is greater refinishing is a periodic necessity. Desser bath 2 seater sofa pictured above.

Wicker furniture is woven around a solid frame from strands of coarse natural fibers most often rattan or raffia from a palm plant. Although wicker is quite durable it does require some care. On a warm day the whole procedure can take less than 24. If you plan to stain the bamboo you must prepare the surface for better absorption.

Bamboo contains a slick outer layer that will reject new finishes. Most rattan used in furniture comes from indonesia although its increasing scarcity means new quality rattan items may be hard to find. Restore old shabby rattan or cane conservatory furniture to look like new. Often used on outdoor patios it is subject to the ravages of both sun and rain.

Refinishing wicker and rattan furniture. That makes the vintage pieces worth restoring. Refinish bamboo furniture to keep it looking its best. After a few years continuous use natural rattan and cane conservatory furniture can start to look a bit shabby so you can do quite a lot to make it look closer to being new.