The pleasant, relaxing and cosmopolitan style that is the epitome of
today’s popular bistros requires that you select bistro furniture that
will allow your customers to relax, mingle, and enjoy each other’s
company. Wood is the most popular material in bistro furniture because
the bistro setting should be earthy, decorated in natural tones and
elegant yet understated wood bistro furniture for a warm and inviting
look.
Properly caring for your wood bistro furniture is essential to keeping it looking good and making it last for a long time. Preventative maintenance is the key to keeping your bistro furniture like new. Many things can cause your bistro furniture to erode including exposure to moisture from the kitchen, abuse by your customers spilling food and drink, and exposure to variants of heat and cold which cause the wood to expand and contract which can lead to cracking.
A simple maintenance routine can increase the life of your bistro furniture and also help maintain the shape, strength and luster of the wood. It is important to commit to a daily maintenance routine as well as a yearly maintenance routine and to make sure you select the type of wood that is more easily maintained and not as vulnerable to the elements as other types of wood.
Daily Maintenance
Daily dusting and cleaning is an absolute must. Clean your furniture daily with a dry, cotton cloth.
If dust is allowed to remain on the surface of your bistro furniture, it can damage the wood, which is why it is critical to dust it daily. It is important that you dust your bistro furniture safely so you do not harm it. Use only a soft, cotton cloth and avoid sprays of any type, including furniture polish. The chemicals used in many of the products designed to repel dust and dirt may stain the wood or cause the finish to weaken. The best way to repel dust is to dust is daily with a cotton cloth and clean it with mild soap and water.
You also want to check your bistro furniture daily for scratches and other surface damage and make sure to repair any damage immediately. If you allow scratches to remain, they can become filled with dust and food particles creating deeper damage that cannot be easily repaired.
Repairing a scratch is simple. First, clean the damaged surface with a cotton cloth and mild cleanser and let it dry completely. Then, lightly sand the area you want to repair with fine sand paper. Next, rub a small amount of stone texture compound into the damaged area and smooth it out. Allow it to dry completely. Finish the repair by applying paint or varnish and allow it to dry completely.
You can minimize the damage to your bistro furniture by using a table pad covered by a table cloth to protect your tables from the daily exposure to spills and hot plates.
Yearly Routine
Once a year, preferably on a holiday or a day when you are regularly closed, set aside the day for yearly maintenance of your bistro furniture.
Once a year, you want to treat your bistro furniture with wood preservative, water-proofing sealer, and UV-resistant clear to provide a natural finish and protect your bistro furniture.
It is also necessary to apply a fresh coat of lacquer or paint to continue to protect it from moisture and heat. You should choose paint or varnish that is scratch resistant.
You also want to adjust the screws to account for the natural expansion and contraction of the wood over the course of the year. Make sure you are careful not to apply paint or varnish to the hardware.
And of course, you want to treat your bistro every year for termite and pest infestation to protect not only your furniture but your bistro from these destructive pests.
Select Easy to Maintain Wood
Pine and deodar woods have natural oils that repel insects of all kinds. Pine is also very light which allows it to take the abuse of customers constantly shifting positions and the frequent turnover of different bodies using your bistro.
Teak is a popular choice for bistro furniture because it is a very versatile wood and lends itself to all kinds of molding. It is heavy and termite resistant. Because it can be grown all over the world, it is readily available and affordable.
Rosewood is another wood that is heavy, insect resistant and extremely popular for bistro furniture. It has a dark, earthy color and can be polished in dark shades for a modern, elegant look that is enchanting and mysterious. Most importantly, it is simple to maintain.
If you are considering the more economical veneer overlays, don’t. Veneer is not a good choice for bistro furniture because it will have to be replaced frequently because the veneer cannot stand up to the harsh elements and constant abuse in a busy bistro environment.
Invest in quality, easy to maintain wood for your bistro furniture and with a firm commitment to daily and yearly maintenance, your bistro furniture will look like new for years.
Properly caring for your wood bistro furniture is essential to keeping it looking good and making it last for a long time. Preventative maintenance is the key to keeping your bistro furniture like new. Many things can cause your bistro furniture to erode including exposure to moisture from the kitchen, abuse by your customers spilling food and drink, and exposure to variants of heat and cold which cause the wood to expand and contract which can lead to cracking.
A simple maintenance routine can increase the life of your bistro furniture and also help maintain the shape, strength and luster of the wood. It is important to commit to a daily maintenance routine as well as a yearly maintenance routine and to make sure you select the type of wood that is more easily maintained and not as vulnerable to the elements as other types of wood.
Daily Maintenance
Daily dusting and cleaning is an absolute must. Clean your furniture daily with a dry, cotton cloth.
If dust is allowed to remain on the surface of your bistro furniture, it can damage the wood, which is why it is critical to dust it daily. It is important that you dust your bistro furniture safely so you do not harm it. Use only a soft, cotton cloth and avoid sprays of any type, including furniture polish. The chemicals used in many of the products designed to repel dust and dirt may stain the wood or cause the finish to weaken. The best way to repel dust is to dust is daily with a cotton cloth and clean it with mild soap and water.
You also want to check your bistro furniture daily for scratches and other surface damage and make sure to repair any damage immediately. If you allow scratches to remain, they can become filled with dust and food particles creating deeper damage that cannot be easily repaired.
Repairing a scratch is simple. First, clean the damaged surface with a cotton cloth and mild cleanser and let it dry completely. Then, lightly sand the area you want to repair with fine sand paper. Next, rub a small amount of stone texture compound into the damaged area and smooth it out. Allow it to dry completely. Finish the repair by applying paint or varnish and allow it to dry completely.
You can minimize the damage to your bistro furniture by using a table pad covered by a table cloth to protect your tables from the daily exposure to spills and hot plates.
Yearly Routine
Once a year, preferably on a holiday or a day when you are regularly closed, set aside the day for yearly maintenance of your bistro furniture.
Once a year, you want to treat your bistro furniture with wood preservative, water-proofing sealer, and UV-resistant clear to provide a natural finish and protect your bistro furniture.
It is also necessary to apply a fresh coat of lacquer or paint to continue to protect it from moisture and heat. You should choose paint or varnish that is scratch resistant.
You also want to adjust the screws to account for the natural expansion and contraction of the wood over the course of the year. Make sure you are careful not to apply paint or varnish to the hardware.
And of course, you want to treat your bistro every year for termite and pest infestation to protect not only your furniture but your bistro from these destructive pests.
Select Easy to Maintain Wood
Pine and deodar woods have natural oils that repel insects of all kinds. Pine is also very light which allows it to take the abuse of customers constantly shifting positions and the frequent turnover of different bodies using your bistro.
Teak is a popular choice for bistro furniture because it is a very versatile wood and lends itself to all kinds of molding. It is heavy and termite resistant. Because it can be grown all over the world, it is readily available and affordable.
Rosewood is another wood that is heavy, insect resistant and extremely popular for bistro furniture. It has a dark, earthy color and can be polished in dark shades for a modern, elegant look that is enchanting and mysterious. Most importantly, it is simple to maintain.
If you are considering the more economical veneer overlays, don’t. Veneer is not a good choice for bistro furniture because it will have to be replaced frequently because the veneer cannot stand up to the harsh elements and constant abuse in a busy bistro environment.
Invest in quality, easy to maintain wood for your bistro furniture and with a firm commitment to daily and yearly maintenance, your bistro furniture will look like new for years.
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