IN THIS POST:
– Placement
– Covers
– Varnish
– Paint
– Blinds
Prolonged exposure to heat can damage the surface of the wood, causing discolouration and cracks. Keep reading to discover some easy tips to protect wooden furniture from heat damage and the harsh effects of the sun’s rays.
Tips to Protect Wooden Furniture from Heat Damage
If your wooden furniture stays out in the sun for long periods of time or is placed in a part of the room that gets direct sunlight all day long, you might witness damage to the surface of the wood after some time. Along with making the polish fade with time, heat makes the wood expand with prolonged exposure, and once the wood cools to room temperature after sunset, it contracts and shrinks back to its normal size.
The expansion and contraction is so minute that it might not be visible to the eye on a daily basis but eventually, it can result in cracks forming in the wooden surface. These cracks will then continue to grow and spread if care is not taken, making the furniture weak and prone to breaking without warning when a certain amount of weight or pressure is applied on the cracked surface.
Avoid losing your furnishings to the dangers of heat damage by considering the following factors which can ensure the protection of wood from heat:
- Placement
- Covers
- Varnish
- Paint
- Blinds
Let’s cover each of these methods to protect wood furniture from heat in detail below.
Placement
Want to protect your wooden furnishings from heat damage? Avoid placing wooden chairs or tables in a spot that gets sunlight all day long. This applies particularly to indoor pieces of furniture as correct placement can limit their exposure to the sun’s rays.
Covers
For outdoor wooden furniture, changing the placement is rarely a solution, unless you have a shaded spot in your yard. In this case, consider draping sheets of cloth over outdoor wooden furniture if you want to protect it from absorbing too much of the sun’s rays and becoming discoloured and unappealing. Use a light-coloured cloth, as dark colours often radiate heat rather than reflecting it, making it harder to protect wood from heat.
Varnish
Another trick to protect outdoor wooden furniture from heat is to apply a fresh coat of varnish before the summer season arrives each year. This will add a layer of protection to the wood and prevent long-term damage. If you don’t want to go through all that trouble, here are some types of outdoor furniture that you can use to style your home in Pakistan, which will reduce the amount of maintenance your furnishings will require over time.
Paint
If your wood is already discoloured in spots and you want to prevent further damage, consider painting the furniture in a colour of your choice to give it a new look. Remember that some paints work better in external environments than others, so make your selection carefully from the different types of paints available in the market.
Blinds
Opening up the doors and windows for better airflow is one of the many effective home décor ideas for a light and airy interior in the summer season. However, if sunlight is entering your home and directly exposing your wooden surfaces to excessive heat, consider installing blinds that will partially resolve the problem and limit the amount of sunlight that filters into the home. This tip can help you keep the space bright, while also protecting any furniture that cannot be moved from its place in a small room.
Now you know how to protect wooden furniture from heat damage effectively using some easy methods. You should also check out how to protect wooden furniture from moisture if you’re worried about climatic effects on outdoor furniture.
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