{"id":1447,"date":"2019-04-17T21:08:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-17T21:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2022-03-07T20:55:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T20:55:15","slug":"refinishing-service-plus-diy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/refinishing-service-plus-diy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Refinishing Service\u2014Make your patio furniture look good as new (plus, DIY tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1450 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/refinish-before-and-after.jpg\" alt=\"Before and After Refinish\" width=\"1500\" height=\"849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/refinish-before-and-after.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/refinish-before-and-after-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/refinish-before-and-after-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/refinish-before-and-after-1024x580.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A little care is all it takes to refresh your patio furniture. We can help!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Forever Redwood furniture is built to last for decades in year-round weather with minimal maintenance.<\/strong> In fact, you can choose not to give your Redwood pieces any attention whatsoever because Redwood is naturally resistant to weather, insects, and decay.<\/p>\n<p><strong>That said, we do recommend some maintenance. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To extend the life of your Forever Redwood product and <strong>keep it looking beautiful, spend a few minutes each spring hosing it down<\/strong>. Do not power wash it\u2014just hose and wipe clean with a rag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once it dries, take a look at the surface of the wood and the finish.<\/strong> If it looks like it is fading or drying out, give it a fresh coat of sealant. This will darken the finish and keep the wood supple and long-lasting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/redwood-furniture\/care-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more on DIY Care and Finish and where to find sealant.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Down the road many years, you may want to <strong>refinish your piece and return it to the rich tones of a fresh wood finish.<\/strong> You can easily do so by sanding and resealing. The video below shows you how&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/video-care-and-finish-refinishing-your-furniture\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1448 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DIY-video.png\" alt=\"A Video Guide to Making Your Patio Furniture Look Good as New \" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DIY-video.png 800w, https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DIY-video-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/DIY-video-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A Guide to Making Your Patio Furniture Look Good as New <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Easy, right? A chair takes only an hour or two. Larger structures may require a long afternoon but make a fun weekend project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you prefer not to do the job yourself, Forever Redwood can help. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>Refinishing Service<\/strong> <strong>is now available nationwide,<\/strong> part of our lifetime customer support. We&#8217;ll come to you and make your furniture look like new again.<strong> Just call or reply to this email<\/strong>\u2014attach a photo of your piece\u2014and we&#8217;ll give you a quote and schedule a service date.<\/p>\n<p>For more tips on keeping your set in great shape, DIY furniture care and finishing, and our sealant of choice, Sikkens, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/redwood-furniture\/care-finish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit our care and finish page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also consider our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/furniture-touch-up-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Redwood Touch-Up Kit<\/a> for <strong>quick, inexpensive fixes on small marks<\/strong> or scratches.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you again for your support. Your purchases have made our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreverredwood.com\/restoration-forestry\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">forest restoration<\/a> possible for over 20 years. 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