How to Restore a Bamboo Chair
Replacing a bamboo chair to its former beauty can be challenging if you don’t know just the ideal methods. On a warm evening, the entire procedure can take less than 24 hours, though, so don’t throw out your favorite bamboo furniture just yet. Give that cozy chair new life, while it’s a flea-market find or a vintage furniture favorite, and enjoy your time even more.
Remove any surface dust and dirt using a light dusting or vacuuming. Standard upkeep will help prolong the lifespan of your bamboo seats significantly.
Sand down any any rough spots, sharp edges or stains using a fine-grit sandpaper. Rub the affected area gently and consistently until it’s smooth. This step isn’t imperative for newer items, but if your bamboo chair has seen better days, then you’ll need to give it a new face.
Wash the bamboo so that graininess and dust is removed before coating it with a protective layer. Just take a damp cloth or sponge and immerse it into a combination of water, ammonia and plain dish soap (approximately half a gallon of water to 3 or 2 tablespoons each of ammonia and and several drops soap). Thoroughly squeeze the sponge out so that it’s only damp rather than wet. Wipe down the entire surface of your bamboo chairs.
Put your bamboo seats under an electric fan, or run a hairdryer over these to help the drying process. Since bamboo warps easily when wet, the furniture has to be completely dry before you are able to apply varnish.
Brush on a coat of varnish to bring a layer of safety into the bamboo and allow it to dry fully. The varnish will not just create a smooth, even coat on your furniture, but it will protect it from everyday use, nicks and scratches.
Apply a coat of liquid wax effortlessly and evenly to give your furniture a gorgeous shine. You may use your bamboo seats after the wax is dry to the touch.