Pair of wooden garden deck chairs

A natural, retro look

The Adirondack Salamanca armchairs are perfect for adding a retro touch to your terrace. They are made from eucalyptus. This exotic hardwood is ideal for outdoor use. It comes from-certified plantations in Uruguay. The wood is coated with a tinted oil for extra protection, giving it a colour as close as possible to that of untreated eucalyptus. Not only robust, Adirondack Salamanca armchairs are also practical.

Maintenance details

These garden armchairs are coated with a tinted oil when they are manufactured. The impregnation of the oil varies according to the wood species. A small residue may remain. Be sure to remove this with a cloth before using the furniture for the first time. You don't need to put oil on your new garden features, you can wait until the end of summer.
Eucalyptus is a living material. As a result, its appearance changes over time and a few cracks appear. This is normal and is what gives hardwood its much-loved authentic charm. Although robust and weather-resistant, Eucalyptus requires a little maintenance to prolong its life.
On a daily basis, remove leaves, standing water and dust. Wash stains and food residue with soapy water and a sponge.
In spring and late summer, clean your garden furniture thoroughly and leave it to dry. Once the woodwork is completely dry, apply a thin coat of oil. Make sure it doesn't rain for 24 hours after applying the oil. If your eucalyptus armchairs have been exposed to a lot of rain, you may notice that the surface fibres have swollen a little and the whole thing feels rougher to the touch. To remedy this, lightly sand the surface with fine-grit sandpaper until it feels smooth again. Once you've finished sanding, apply a coat of oil to restore the garden chair to its original colour.
The coat of oil is what preserves the garden furniture from stains and what allows it to cope with pollution, weather and mould. If you choose to let your eucalyptus furniture age, without applying the oil twice a year, it will take on a pretty silver colour. However, it will no longer be protected.
Precautions
- It's important to winterise your eucalyptus garden furniture. Store it away from moisture in a cool, airy place. If you protect it with a cover, prefer polyester ones to PVC ones.
- Do not put your garden furniture in contact with direct or too much heat.