Cast Iron Garden Bench Restoration
How to restore a cast iron bench.
Cast iron garden bench restoration. The wood tends to be the weakness in old cast iron garden furniture. The edwardian cast iron and wood garden bench we are restoring in the step by step guide below had been ignored for far too long. The cast iron was the only thing sitting too close to the edge and it got wet. Here are some details for a restoration like this.
Since the wood for each seat or bench is the same length they are easy to make. I was able to manage to save a couple of the original slats for hole spacing for the bolts as well as for sizing of the replacement pieces. Sitting in obscurity at the end of the garden it was covered in fallen leaves moss and algae and some of the wooden slats were rotted beyond salvation. It s one of those benches with the cast iron ends legs and wooden slats for the seating surface.
Head to our dedicated garden ideas feature for more inspiration. These benches are available for purchase through city auctions because of city renovations or at lawn and garden stores. Naturally it rusted again. Plan on replacing it since it may be rusty and new hardware is better here.
This is best done in stages. Remove all the old hardware screws washers nuts etc. Stylish and sturdy cast iron benches with wooden slats are long lasting components in the backyard garden or patio. This will make the project much easier to complete.
Cast iron and wood seating bench restoration. So we repeated the same restoration process of burning it washing it drying it oiling it and then we used the grill to finish the seasoning process. Garden benches are an attractive addition to your yard or garden but over time weather will take its toll on the wooden slats of the bench. 1 remove all old bolts and hardware from the cast iron bench ends.
I have the same bench did a restoration in 2006 but used m6 round head bolts and used the original self tappers for the straps this time will be using m8. How to restore a wood and metal garden bench. You can try crc or a similar product or use the hacksaw to cut through the bolts. 2 assess the condition of the cast iron.