Garden Furniture

john_doe.

Now that the sunshine seems to be dissapearing I am trying to purchase some garden Furniture.

The Applaro range from Ikea looks good and I had a number of items in basket , but then read reviews saying it's notorious poor for fading and cracking and you would need to stain it least twice year.

Rattan seems to be taking over the outdoor furniture world. I do prefer the look of wood but perhaps the benefits of low maintenance outweight the aesthetic of wood.

Wonder what people who have harden furniture recommend?

Budget in region of 1k-2k for table chairs and some accessories.

Lumen

Not mad on that plastic rattan stuff. I've a swing chair with it, and as soon as one bit breaks the whole thing unravels.

The best garden furniture I've bought is cast-iron effect aluminium. Still looks as new after 10 years, never covered, just stick the cushions in a garden storage box.

Also, Ikea seems to be the only place in the country selling height-adjustable parasols.

john_doe.

Lumen wrote: »

Not mad on that plastic rattan stuff. I've a swing chair with it, and as soon as one bit breaks the whole thing unravels.

The best garden furniture I've bought is cast-iron effect aluminium. Still looks as new after 10 years, never covered, just stick the cushions in a garden storage box.

Also, Ikea seems to be the only place in the country selling height-adjustable parasols.

thanks the decking i have doesnt really suit cast iron type.
im not a big fan of the look of rattan either.
would really like to get a wooden set of tables and chairs but teak seems to be the only thing that handles the weather well and its really in short supply in Ireland it seems for good quality teak garden stuff.

not sure how eucalyptus fares in the weather

Lumen

I've had so much trouble with wood garden furniture. Even if it's not falling apart, it seems to stain really badly.

Maybe I'm just too lazy to maintain it properly, but I've always something else I'd rather be doing.

How about recycled plastic? Environmentally friendly and can look great if you like the chunky style.

john_doe.

ya the staining is a pain , last thing want to be doing at weekend.
Recycled plastics i had a look at and didnt find anything i liked.

the below is from ikea , limited wood they use in it. not sure how eucalyptus wears in weather

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/tables/outdoor-tables/sj%C3%A4lland-table4-reclining-chairs-outdoor-light-brown-fr%C3%B6s%C3%B6n-duvholmen-beige-spr-19267103/

https://www.ikea.com/ie/en/products/tables/outdoor-tables/sj%C3%A4lland-table4-chairs-w-armrests-outdoor-dark-grey-fr%C3%B6s%C3%B6n-duvholmen-red-spr-09265717/

like the teak stuff like below but hard to find in ireland:
https://www.outandout.com/Winton-6-seater-teak-garden-dining-set-out-and-out-original?sort=p.price&order=DESC&limit=30

Lumen

That IKEA stuff looks like it would last about 5 minutes.

john_doe.

Lumen wrote: »

That IKEA stuff looks like it would last about 5 minutes.

haha i can imagine it coming through the window in a storm.
i must say i do like the teak stuff from here , bit of a comprise with rattan and teak
https://www.outandout.com/Regency-4-seater-compact-dining-set-out-and-out-original?sort=p.price&order=DESC&limit=30://

they do eucalyptus hardwood as well but id imagine teak is better
https://www.outandout.com/Parsons-13pc-Garden-Wooden-Dining-Set-With-Cushions?sort=p.price&order=DESC&limit=30#tab-attribute

really limited selection in Ireland for good quality timber stuff from what i see

RiderOnTheStorm

We live on the coast, and wood rots and metal rusts. The only thing that lasts here is the recycled plastic mentioned above. Its a bit more expensive than regular patio furniture but so worth it. We got a bench & low table for 500 from guy at National Ploughing couple of years ago.

edit: here is their site
irishrecycledproducts.ie

Lumen

Iroko is supposed to be similar wearing to teak.

This stuff looks ok...

http://mccallsfurniture.com/

john_doe.

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

We live on the coast, and wood rots and metal rusts. The only thing that lasts here is the recycled plastic mentioned above. Its a bit more expensive than regular patio furniture but so worth it. We got a bench & low table for 500 from guy at National Ploughing couple of years ago.

edit: here is their site
irishrecycledproducts.ie

Thanks for that link.
Does teak really rot , I know the cheaper woods do but thought quality teak just greyes.

john_doe.

Lumen wrote: »

Iroko is supposed to be similar wearing to teak.

This stuff looks ok...

http://mccallsfurniture.com/

Ha was just browsing same site. That stuff does look good. I think it's that African type "teak" and probably as close I would get to teak here. There's is a lengthy post on boards about teak saying it's all Iroko in Ireland and you find actual teak anymore or find it very difficult to get.
Also be nice to support Irish manufacturing rather than Ikea or other.

RiderOnTheStorm

john_doe. wrote:

Thanks for that link. Does teak really rot , I know the cheaper woods do but thought quality teak just greyes.

The good hard woods wont rot any time soon, but need staining (if you dont like the grey).

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john_doe.

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

The good hard woods wont rot any time soon, but need staining (if you dont like the grey).

Thanks that link you posted is great. Seriously considering my decking as well after a crap start to summer sanding stainning and yet still cracking

magicbastarder

john_doe. wrote: »

Ha was just browsing same site. That stuff does look good. I think it's that African type "teak" and probably as close I would get to teak here. There's is a lengthy post on boards about teak saying it's all Iroko in Ireland and you find actual teak anymore or find it very difficult to get.
Also be nice to support Irish manufacturing rather than Ikea or other.

probably repeating what that post you refer to says, but i think the chances of getting genuine teak are slim to none now.

john_doe.

magicbastarder wrote: »

probably repeating what that post you refer to says, but i think the chances of getting genuine teak are slim to none now.

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2056604609/2

Old link but info is good.
It's all Iroko now it seems marketed as teak.

Good link below on what real teak will do when weathered. it's impressive
https://www.teakcloseouts.com/outdoor-teak-table-and-folding-chairs-s/51.htm

magicbastarder

what little i can add to this - we have a set from B&Q, and store it indoors for 90% of the year. it's a tropical hardwood which we were never able to identify. i'd only go with wood if you have dry storage for most of the year; ours began to go a little black after a week outside a good dry spell.

john_doe.

magicbastarder wrote: »

what little i can add to this - we have a set from B&Q, and store it indoors for 90% of the year. it's a tropical hardwood which we were never able to identify. i'd only go with wood if you have dry storage for most of the year; ours began to go a little black after a week outside a good dry spell.

Thanks for all info folks , in between the recycled plastic and the Iroko at moment.

kerryjack

What was the Aldi rattan furniture set like anyone tried it it was cheap at 250

Wheety

I ordered this. Will do for outside the back door and will look next year for a bigger set when the patio at the end of the garden is done. €110 including delivery (only available for home delivery)

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/6183701.htm?desktopSiteActive=true&_$ja=tsid%3A30390%7Cprd%3A8088783&cjevent=0657af8e708411e880c101110a18050c

Howzit17

john_doe. wrote: »

RiderOnTheStorm wrote: »

The good hard woods wont rot any time soon, but need staining (if you dont like the grey).

Thanks that link you posted is great. Seriously considering my decking as well after a crap start to summer sanding stainning and yet still cracking

Was thinking the same thing when I saw the decking, but then thought it might burn the feet off you when the sun’s out

john_doe.

Found teak set here.

https://www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk/product/bramblecrest-teak-kempton-208-x-110cm-oval-table-six-chairs

Wonder what people thought .
Expensive but if lasted for 10 years or so be worthwhile