How to restore weathered outdoor furniture?

[mel15]

Hi everyone, I’d like to have a go at restoring or at least improving the look of our outdoor furniture. The timber looks like it may have some mould or mildew. What do I need to do to get it to a reasonable state (I am completely to new to this type of stuff so any hints or thoughts are very welcome).

 

 

 

thank you!

[JacobZ]

Hi @mel15,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

First, I would start by applying a timber mould treatment like this Intergrain Ultraprep Mould Killer, carefully following the instructions on the pack and wearing safety gear like gloves and a mask. You'll want to apply the diluted mix to the timber and scrub it with a scrubbing brush, and then leave it for 15 minutes before removing with high-pressure water from a garden hose or pressure washer.

You should then sand the entire surface with 120-grit sandpaper to smooth and prepare the surface and remove the outer layer of weathered timber. You can use a combination of hand sanding and powered sanders, with a random orbital sander being the most useful for your project.

Once sanded, you should apply two coats of a protective oil such as this Feast Watson Hardwood Outdoor Furniture Oil using a cloth, brush or roller. 

Check out How To Restore Furniture for some further guidance.

If you have any specific questions about the process, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob