CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR EUCALYPTUS PATIO FURNITURE

Our Eucalyptus patio furniture comes pre-treated from the factory with a light oil
coating. This treatment provides only basic protection and is not sufficient to protect
the furniture from the harsh outdoor environment.

It is essential that immediately after assembly, the furniture be treated with a good
quality wood sealer.

For undercover patio use, Fechters recommends ProNature Exterior wood sealer.
The sealer penetrates the timber surface and leaves flat natural appearance to the
finish.

It is not advised to use our Eucalyptus furniture in completely exposed areas, unless
covered by a suitable weather cover when not in use.

Where furniture is constantly left outside, completely exposed to the elements,
Fechters recommends Rystix Exterior Armadek Waterbased Sealer. This sealer leaves
a more a more shiny, less natural looking finish on the surface of the timber.

Always apply all coatings as per the manufacturer’s instructions. For ProNature
Sealer, it is important to wipe away any excess coating that has not been absorbed
after about 10 minutes of application, using a lint-free cloth.

Regular maintenance coats should be applied thereafter, depending upon the level
of exposure to the elements as well as the appearance of the timber. Prolonged
exposure of inadequately treated furniture to the elements will cause the timber to
weather a dull colour and hairline cracks will develop. Hairline cracks are normal and
these cracks do not compromise the structural integrity of the timber.

Please ensure that all screws and other hardware are fastened on a regular basis.

For new furniture, the coating can be applied directly to new furniture without any
surface preparation. Also apply to all joints and visible fittings to protect against
corrosion.

For previously coated furniture, ensure that the surface of the furniture is clean
before applying any coating. If the surface appears rough, light sanding with
sandpaper (180 grit) is recommended.

Following these instructions and attending to the maintenance needs of the timber
will ensure many years of enjoyable service from our products.