Cast iron and wood seating bench restoration.
Cast iron garden bench restoration.
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.
Plan on replacing it since it may be rusty and new hardware is better here.
How to restore a cast iron bench.
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.
This is best done in stages.
These benches are available for purchase through city auctions because of city renovations or at lawn and garden stores.
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Since the wood for each seat or bench is the same length they are easy to make.
2 assess the condition of the cast iron.
When this happens the only way to restore functionality and an attractive appearance to the bench is to replace the slats.
You can try crc or a similar product or use the hacksaw to cut through the bolts.
How to restore a wood and metal garden bench.
Naturally it rusted again.
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.
Stylish and sturdy cast iron benches with wooden slats are long lasting components in the backyard garden or patio.
It s one of those benches with the cast iron ends legs and wooden slats for the seating surface.
Remove all the old hardware screws washers nuts etc.
I recently salvaged a garden bench from a neighbors heavy trash.
1 remove all old bolts and hardware from the cast iron bench ends.
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.
The cast iron was the only thing sitting too close to the edge and it got wet.
This will make the project much easier to complete.
Here are some details for a restoration like this.
Disassemble the entire garden bench before you do anything else.