Add Penofin Stain to your Amish Outdoor Furniture
Posted on July 17, 2008
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Ultra Premium Red Label Wood Finish
Ultra Premium Red Label Wood Finish is formulated for all wood species.
- 99% ultraviolet protection via transoxide pigments.
- Added high-grade mildewcide.
- Great for outdoor furniture or any wood structure in a harsh weather environment.
- Never any sanding or stripping required
Amish Outdoor Furniture can dip stain your oak purchase in a cedar tone color. Just choose Stained Oak when you make your purchase.
Outdoor Living
Posted on June 29, 2008
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Make the most of your outdoor living space with our wide selection of furniture and accessories.
The Adirondack style has become the mainstay of garden furniture. Our Adirondack furniture continues a century-old tradition of comfortable furniture that complements porches, lawns, campgrounds, cabins, bed and breakfasts, and private homes.
Adirondack Chairs by their very presence invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy good conversation or a good book. Solid construction makes our Adirondack Chairs sturdy and built to last through countless summers. The extra wide arm rests provide a great place to set drinks or your books. Add our Ottoman to complete your set!
2 ft. Solo Porch Swing - New Product
Posted on May 14, 2008
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After numerous requests we have added a 2 ft. porch swing. This porch swing is perfect for reading of relaxing by yourself. It come in all four of our popular styles. I will be adding pictures as they become available. Visit our online store at http://www.amishoutdoorfurniture.com/ for all of your outdoor furniture needs.
Glider Benches
Posted on April 9, 2008
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A Glider Bench can magically turn any outdoor space into an instant garden room! You’ll love the comfortable seating, and just a gentle toe tap keeps you moving in the breeze. The newest addition to our line of Glider Benches is our Barrel Back Glider. With it’s rounded barrel-shaped back and contoured seat it provides extremely comfortable seating for two! You will be able to enjoy relaxing for hours in this one of a kind glider! It is sure to be a favorite place on your patio, deck or yard!
Amish Outdoor Furniture has a complete line of oak, stained oak and treated pine Gliding Benches in many different styles and sizes. Visit www.amishoutdoorfurniture.com today to see our entire collection of outdoor furniture. Order now to enjoy relaxing on your new furniture all summer long!
Porch Swing Season Nears
Posted on February 19, 2008
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Soon the snow will be melting and everyone will be anxious to get outside. What better way to enjoy the warmer weather than sitting in a comfortable porch swing. It is hard to imagine, after such a long winter, just sitting outside enjoying the sun, green grass and swinging on your new porch swing. Amish Outdoor Furniture has a complete line of oak and treated pine porch swings. Visit www.amishoutdoorfurniture.com and check out the selection.
Comfort Springs Soften Porch Swing Ride
Posted on February 7, 2008
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Hanging your porch swing is not complete without a set of comfort springs. Adding our porch swing comfort springs provide a cushion effect to your swings seat. Simply stated, our porch swing springs will make ANY swing more comfortable. We are so sold on these springs that we include a set with all of our swings - no charge. Simply place them on your swing chain or supports and you will feel the comfort. If you already have a swing, they are simple to add.
You can find them at http://www.amishoutdoorfurniture.com/accessories/comfortsprings.html
How to Seal and Stain Pressure Treated Wood
Posted on January 27, 2008
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Steps
- Remove staining, mildew and old finish with a commercial deck cleaning solution. Pressure washing is almost always a must on older furniture. On new furniture, it is better to let the wood weather before applying a new finish. This lets some of the chemicals escape from the treated lumber and lets the grain open up, so the new finish penetrates better.
- After cleaning the wood, let surface dry very well. Wood should be dry before and after sealer or stain are applied. Usually 24 hours is ideal, so if rain is expected don’t apply material.
- Choose your finish. You can use an oil base or water base sealer or stain, solid or semi-transparent. The best method for applying the material is with a brush. Most materials can be sprayed also.
Tips
- Test your furniture by splashing water on it. If the water is absorbed into the wood it has little or no seal and will decay unless treated. If the water pools into beads or runs off the deck it is protected.
- Solid color stain will help extend the life of an older furniture that is starting to crack and check. Apply one coat of solid stain, let the furniture weather for a year and then apply another coat. Don’t try building the material up too much at once.
- If clear coating use 2 coats and apply a light coat after 6-8 months of weathering.
- Seal the open end grains of the wood well. This will help stop moisture from getting into the lumber.
- A little household bleach mixed 50-50 with water is great for killing mildew that may grow on the furniture after you refinish. If your furniture is getting some mildew or green moss, try a small spot to check for color changes. Use less bleach and more water to kill the mildew and not bleach out the color. Wear gloves, skin protection and eye protection when applying bleach.
- Use a clear product with UV protection in sunny areas.
- When letting wood season, use New Wood Defender. http://www.flood.com/Flood/Products/Exterior/FinishesForNewWood/
- If there are hairline cracks/gaps in the wood these should be filled. You can do this by applying oil then using a sanding block to run over the area with fine grade sanding paper. This gradually creates a wood/oil slury which fills the cracks and enhances the beauty of wood.
Warnings
- Deck furniture that does not get a lot of sunlight is more likely to have mildew staining and green moss. This is a black staining or green fungus. Try to avoid oil based products if the deck doesn’t get a good amount of sunlight.
- Use a light color stain if your deck gets a lot of sunlight. A dark stain will make the wood get hotter.
- A clear finish usually needs to be treated more often.
- Do not use varnish!
- If the furniture is near a chlorine swimming pool, check your selection of stains and oils because the chlorine vapours can cause some oils to become opaque.
- Be careful when using a sprayer and sealant on furniture. The overspray may kill nearby grass and shrubs.
- FIRE HAZARD: Before disposing of rags, spread them out to dry completely. Heat generated from evaporating finish on a pile of rags can start a flash fire. If you are using latex stain, clean equipment with soapy water. If you are using oil-based sealers, clean with paint thinner or mineral spirits..
Article on Maintaining Outdoor Furniture
Posted on January 23, 2008
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Cedar and Teak Deck and Patio Furniture - Winter Care and Use
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lynne_West]Lynne West
It’s about that time of year that most of us are getting ready to prepare and protect our Cedar and Teak deck and patio furniture for the winter months and the sometimes harsh weather that can accompany it. The most common ways to do this are to use outdoor furniture covers or put the outdoor furniture in storage. However, before you do this, you want to properly prepare your deck and patio furniture or consider options that will allow you to continue using your deck and patio furniture throughout the winter, but protecting it at the same time.
Due to the natural characteristics of Cedar and Teak< deck and patio furniture, very little care is required during the life of the furniture. Some people prefer to let their Cedar and Teak age naturally to the sliver-gray. If this has not been your preference, you probably to want to protect it during the winter. Before covering or storing your outdoor furniture, you will want to thoroughly hand wash it with a mild soap, rinse it thoroughly and make sure it is completely dried. Then you can cover or store the outdoor furniture for immediate use next spring. Please note that you should never pressure wash your outdoor furniture. This may scar or damage the wood.
For those of you, like myself, who would love to enjoy the use of your deck and patio furniture year round, there is another option. This option will not only allow you to use your Cedar and Teak outdoor furniture comfortably during the winter, but it will also protect your outdoor furniture. This option would be using a greenhouse or canvas gazebo like structure along with patio heaters, fire pits, chimineas, etc. for warmth.
You should consult your local home and garden stores for canvas gazebo type structures which include the necessary accessories for the addition of side panels. You may also look into buying prefabricated greenhouses, outdoor fire pits or fireplaces and patio heaters. All of these items can also be found on the Internet.
Anytime you are using small enclosed areas with heating devices, please take appropriate safety precautions. I prefer to use larger enclosures that I have personally designed, rather than smaller enclosures due to safety measures, comfort and accommodating visitors. This may be something you might consider yourself.
Whatever your personal preferences are for protecting or using your deck and patio furniture during the winter months, you should take the time to hand wash your Cedar and Teak outdoor furniture at least twice a year. This protects the investment you have made and will add many years of beautiful, elegant comfort for you, your family and friends.
For more information related to Western Red Cedar and Java Plantation Teak deck and patio furniture, care tips and information on the characteristics of these woods and why they are excellent choices for outdoor furniture, please visit http://www.outdoorandpatio.com
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New Product - Folding Table
Posted on January 18, 2008
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This new FOLDING TABLE is as solid as it is beautiful. It folds up in just a few seconds for storage. It is made from solid white oak and we can add Penofin cedar tone stain. It is available for quick shipping.
See Video of Folding Operation
January Quick Ship
Posted on January 8, 2008
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Our Manufacturer has informed us that for the month of January he will get the following items shipped out as soon as he receives the order. Keep in mind that we send the order via U.S. Mail within one business day after payment and he will receive it 2 business days from then. Please allow a few extra days for “stained oak”.
