Use and Care
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OIL-BASED PAINTED
WOOD CARE GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY - IT WILL HELP YOU TO MAINTAIN YOUR FURNITURE
This furniture has been made from seasoned wood and has already been factory primed and finished with an oil-based
paint. With proper maintenance, it will give you years of enjoyable service. Wood is a natural material and its appearance
will change when exposed to the elements; surface splits and checking may appear, particularly on the end grain and to a
lesser extent on the surface within a few weeks if left exposed to the elements. The furniture is designed with this in mind to
remain strong and durable. If left exposed to the weather, your furniture will fade in color. The exact color will depend on the
environment; for example, less fading will occur if the furniture is placed in a shady location under a tree. To help preserve
the color, cover the furniture with a garden furniture cover when not in use. Wood expands and contracts with changes in
relative humidity. To prevent over drying and excessive cracking, do not store in a heated place.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. We recommend cleaning the surface of dirt, bird droppings, tree sap, grease. etc. Scrub with a cloth or soft brush
using a mild household cleaner, dish or laundry detergent.
2. Rinse thoroughly.
3. Allow to dry completely and retighten all hardware.
REFINSHING
Based on exposure to the elements the finish may need to be restored. Proceed as follows:
1. Cover the floor area with a suitable liquid resistant ground sheet to contain dust, dirt or spills.
2. Use suitable protective clothing, i.e., rubber gloves, apron, safety glasses, dust mask, etc.
3. Check and retighten all furniture hardware
4. Remove any finish that has become loose or cracked by using a scraper or wire brush.
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL
as the fine particles may result in dark rusty blotching.
5. In a well-ventilated area or outdoors, lightly sand using 100-200 grit sand paper.
6. Remove any dust by wiping with a damp cloth.
7. Allow item to dry completely.
8. Use an oil-based primer on any bare wood spots.
9. Brush or spray on new finish using the manufacturer's instructions - using an oil-based paint available at any paint
retailer.
Customer Service Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Jack-Post Corp.
800 East Third Street
Buchanan, MI USA 49107
1-800-800-4950
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