CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Protect your furniture from dirt and weather, for example with a protective cover or by storing it under a roof.

Do not cover damp or wet wooden furniture and avoid direct contact with the ground.

In winter, garden and yard furniture should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated place.

We recommend treating the wooden surface when the paint surface starts to look worn and weathered, but the paint is still attached to the substrate.

1. Before repainting or oiling, always remove any dirt and dust from the surface.
2. Wash the furniture thoroughly with a sponge and, depending on the condition of the furniture, a paint cleaner or soap. If mould has appeared on the furniture, you can try a mould wash. In this case, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. After washing, you can remove any sticks and irregularities by sanding the surface parallel to the grain of the wood. Remove the sanding dust with a dry cloth.
4. Then mix your chosen surface treatment thoroughly and repeat if necessary during the treatment. If you have chosen a paint for the finish, it may be a good idea to paint the furniture first with an adhesion primer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Allow the paint or oil to dry and repeat the process until you are satisfied with the paint surface or the wood has absorbed enough oil. Remember to allow the product to dry thoroughly before use.

More tips in Teknos’ painting guide (in Finnish)

Before you decide to take an item to a recycling centre, consider whether it could be repaired, recycled into something else, sold or donated to someone else. Spare parts for most of our products are available from our retailers.

Many recycling stations have a separate Treated or Coated wood collection point where painted and surface-treated wood parts can be delivered. Such wood waste may contain small metal parts such as nails, screws and fittings.

However, you should still check the instructions for recycling painted and surface-treated wood in your area and at your collection point, as they may vary from region to region.

Before use, wipe the protective wax off the surface of the pipes with a dry cloth.

Damaged surfaces should be repaired as soon as possible, even if the mere surface rust does not affect the use or lifetime of the product.

• The damaged area can be carefully sanded and sprayed with, for example, a dark zinc spray. When doing so, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Before you decide to take an item to a recycling centre, consider whether it could be repaired, recycled into something else, sold or donated to someone else. Spare parts for most of our products are available from our retailers.

Metal products made of galvanised pipes are usually only accepted at manned collection points or through rotating collections. Follow the waste sorting guidelines for your area.

Aluminium products are durable, but you should also maintain them to keep your product looking as good as new for as long as possible.

• Aluminium furniture can be cleaned regularly with mild water and mild detergent.
• Test cleaning on a small inconspicuous area first to make sure you don’t damage the surface of the product.

Before you decide to take an item to a recycling centre, consider whether it could be repaired, recycled into something else, sold or donated to someone else. Spare parts for most of our products are available from our retailers.

Metal fittings and tubes made of aluminium are usually only accepted at manned collection points or through rotating collections. Follow the waste sorting guidelines for your area.

Aluminium is one of the most recyclable metals, as it can be recycled almost indefinitely without deterioration in quality or properties.