Coastal Patio

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Even as summer ends, there's still plenty of warm weather to enjoy in Southern CA!

The first thing you need to understand about wicker furniture is: don't buy it. HDPE seems to be the trend for outdoor wicker. The idea that recycled material can be melted down and repurposed for your furniture is great on paper. Several times a week we have inquiries from customers needing it repaired. The basic answer is, the furniture is not repairable. Some wicker can be rewoven if you have an accident that punctures or tears a corner. Once it ages and starts breaking down, it is difficult to fix. Once it starts deteriorating, where do you begin? First you need replacement wicker pieces. If you're extremely lucky, you will have success in being able to purchase it by the foot. You will end up redoing the process that created the furniture to begin with, using new pieces of plastic. Why not just replace it, if it requires the same effort and material? Replacement is likely to be cost-effective and easier. Better yet, replace old wicker furniture with long-lasting metal frame furniture that has easily repairable fabric seating.

Happy 4th of July! We hope you're enjoying this summer evening.

Outdoor kitchens are a thing of the past. It is a nice idea. However, if you are not already eating outside, the chances of you eating outside when you have the kitchen are not very high. Of course, if you have a big budget, go for it. Know that It is a commitment. Outdoor kitchen areas need regular cleaning, maintenance and repair of the grout and tile, stucco and paint. In our experience with customers, kitchens get neglected. Outdoor kitchens became popular in the 90's to early 2000's. Most outdoor seating was for eating. Around 2003, the outdoor living room came around, boosting the experience and image of an outdoor space. The downside is, spaces are being filled up with oversized "living room furniture". The current trend for the patio is more multi-use. The desire to have comfortable seating and room to enjoy other activities on the patio besides the lounge living room experience. Maybe opt for a loveseat and small bistro set. Consider a foldable table you bring out for guests. The rest of the time, chairs are spaced around the patio with a small end table between two chairs.

Why do we focus on powder coating vs. repainting? Powder coating comes out very smooth and even. There are no brushstrokes from paint brushes, no drips or runs. When too much paint is applied, there are countless droplets visible when it dries. Rather than applying a liquid and keeping it protected from smudges and damage while it dries, we apply lasting solid color directly.

Brown Jordan has good quality metal, quality castings, and timeless designs, making their furniture a good candidate for refinishing. The result is a beautifully restored product at a low price compared to new. It takes less time to get your refinished furniture back than to receive new furniture ordered from the manufacturer. Refinishing offers flexibility to update the finish and fabric to suit your tastes.

A side benefit of powder coating is reduced Environmental Impact. Powder coating is not as environmentally harmful as paints or other chemicals. According to the EPA, powder coating produces zero VOC emissions and has "unique and valuable benefits" in the areas of environment, cost, and quality. https://bit.ly/35MFi2b

Love the outdoors!

Let's enjoy another year of outdoor living, San Diego!

Cozy wishes to you and yours from all of us at Coastal Patio!

One of the best things about living in Southern California is early December sunsets enjoyed outdoors.