How Do You Refinish & Treat Outside Bamboo Furniture?
Bamboo is quickly becoming a favorite material for furniture and flooring because it is durable, attractive and good for the environment. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth. It is also extremely strong and an excellent choice for outdoor furniture because it is so hardy. With proper maintenance, your bamboo furniture should last for decades. If you have some outdoor furniture that hasn’t been well cared for, you can refinish your bamboo in a few easy steps. Clean your bamboo furniture with mild soap and water. Once all surface dirt is removed, rinse well with clean water and allow the furniture to dry completely. Remove existing finish materials by applying paint stripper to the surface of the bamboo furniture. Allow the paint stripper to penetrate the top layer for 20 to 30 minutes. Use a scraper and steel wool to completely remove the paint or lacquer from the bamboo furniture. Use fine grit sandpaper to lightly sand the surface. Sanding will remove any remaining sealant or
