How To Get Sagging Seats On Natural Rattan Conservatory Furniture Back Into Shape

How To Get Sagging Seats On Natural Rattan Conservatory Furniture Back Into Shape

Sagging rattan or cane seats of conservatory furniture can be restored

Unfortunately over time the seats of conservatory chairs constructed from natural rattan or cane can sag.

If the sagging is only slight just sponge down the seat area with tepid water and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before using. This should cause the fibres to contract and shrink back into shape. Spray occasionally with a fine plant mister to ensure the fibres stay taut. Making sure you always use a cushion will also help keep the seats taut as they help distribute the weight. If the chairs are designed to be used without cushions then they will have extra support underneath the seat to prevent sagging.

If the sagging is excessive then the only remedy may be to either pile on the cushions or replace the chairs.

 

 

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Angela Slater

Daughter of a farmer and market gardener so have always had a connection with the outdoors, whether it was keeping animals or producing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. Along with my work at Hayes Garden World I also have a smallholding, mainly breeding rare breed pigs. I gained an HND and BSc in Conservation and Environmental Land Management, as a result I am an ardent environmentalist and have a keen interest in environmentally friendly gardening. In my time at Hayes I worked for several years in the Outdoor Plant and Houseplant areas.