As time goes by and the frequency of use increases, rattan furniture will inevitably wear and age. In order to extend its service life, repairing rattan furniture has become an important topic.
So, what is the best oil for repairing rattan furniture? What are the steps for repair? This article will introduce these issues in detail to help you better maintain and repair rattan furniture.
What is the best oil for repairing rattan furniture?
The best oil for repairing rattan furniture:
1. Linseed Oil (natural, environmentally friendly, strong permeability),
2. Tung Oil (waterproof, insect-proof, anti-corrosion),
3. Olive Oil (easy to obtain, natural, non-toxic),
4. Coconut Oil (good permeability, antibacterial, insect-proof).
1. Linseed Oil:
● Features: Linseed oil is a natural oil extracted from linseed, with good permeability and protection. It can penetrate deep into the rattan, provide the rattan with necessary nutrients, and prevent cracking and aging.
● Advantages: natural, environmentally friendly, non-toxic; strong permeability, can deeply moisturize rattan; after drying, it forms a protective film to enhance the durability of rattan.
2. Tung Oil:
● Features: Tung oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of tung trees, with excellent waterproofness and durability. After applying tung oil, it will gradually harden and form a hard protective layer.
● Advantages: waterproof, insect-proof, anti-corrosion; after hardening, it forms a hard protective layer to extend the life of rattan; natural, environmentally friendly, non-toxic.
3. Olive Oil:
● Features: Olive oil is a common vegetable oil with good moisturizing and maintenance effects. It can maintain the flexibility of rattan and prevent cracking.
● Advantages: easy to obtain; natural, non-toxic; has a good moisturizing effect on rattan.
4. Coconut Oil:
● Features: Coconut oil has excellent permeability and moisturizing properties, and can penetrate deep into the rattan to provide nutrients and protection.
● Advantages: natural, non-toxic; good permeability, can deeply moisturize rattan; has antibacterial and insect-proof functions.
What are the steps to repair rattan furniture?
The steps to repair rattan furniture include five main steps: cleaning, repairing, polishing, oiling and maintenance. The following are detailed repair steps:
1. Cleaning:
Steps:
● Prepare a basin of warm water, add an appropriate amount of neutral detergent, and stir evenly.
● Dip a soft cloth or sponge in the mixed solution and gently wipe the surface of the rattan furniture to remove dust and dirt.
● Rinse the soft cloth or sponge with clean water, wipe the surface of the furniture again to remove detergent residue.
● Wipe the surface of the furniture with a clean dry cloth, or place it in a cool and ventilated place to dry, avoiding direct sunlight.
2. Repair:
Steps:
● Check whether there are any broken, worn or loose parts on the surface of the rattan.
● For broken rattan, you can use thin rattan or super glue to repair it. Insert the thin rattan into the broken part, or glue the broken part with super glue.
● For loose rattan, you can use small nails or thin wire to fix it. Re-fix the loose rattan to the furniture frame to ensure that it is firm.
3. Sanding:
Steps:
● Use fine sandpaper (such as 400 grit sandpaper) to gently sand the surface of the rattan to remove the roughness and burrs on the surface.
● Pay attention to even force when sanding to avoid damage to the rattan due to excessive sanding.
● After sanding, wipe the surface with a clean soft cloth to remove the dust generated by sanding.
4. Oiling:
Steps:
● Choose a suitable oil (such as linseed oil, tung oil, olive oil or coconut oil) and prepare a clean soft cloth or brush.
● Dip a soft cloth or brush in an appropriate amount of oil and apply it evenly on the surface of the rattan. When applying, pay attention to full coverage without leaving dead corners.
● After oiling, let it stand for 30 minutes to allow the oil to fully penetrate into the rattan.
● Wipe off excess grease with a clean soft cloth to prevent the surface from being greasy.
● Place the furniture in a cool and ventilated place and dry it naturally for 24 hours, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperature environment.
5. Maintenance:
Steps:
● Clean rattan furniture regularly, keep the surface clean, and avoid dust and dirt accumulation.
● Reapply a layer of oil every 6 months to 1 year to keep the rattan moisturized and flexible.
● Avoid placing rattan furniture in direct sunlight, high temperature or humid environment to prevent the rattan from drying or mildewing.
● For rattan furniture that is not used for a long time, you can use a dust cover to cover it to avoid dust accumulation and direct sunlight.
Daily maintenance of rattan furniture
In order to extend the service life of rattan furniture, direct sunlight should be avoided. Long-term direct sunlight will cause the rattan to discolor and crack, affecting the appearance and service life of the furniture. At the same time, control the ambient humidity. Rattan is more sensitive to humidity changes, and too high or too low humidity will affect it. Maintaining a suitable indoor humidity (40%-60%) helps to extend the service life of rattan furniture.