4 Ways to Protect Wooden Furniture from Sunlight

4 Ways to Protect wooden furniture from sunlight

Although wood is a durable material, prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause wooden furniture to deteriorate faster. This includes color fading, drying and cracking of the wood, warping, and deterioration of adhesives and glues. It can also lead to problems with mold and pests, which can more easily damage the wood that has been weakened by the sun.

In this post, we will introduce 4 ways to protect your wooden furniture from sunlight. Let's see what you need to do...

1. Place Furniture Away from Sunlight

This is the easiest and most effective method. When placing wooden furniture in your home, keep it away from doors and windows to prevent direct sunlight from reaching it. For outdoor furniture, such as a wooden table or a wooden swing, place it under the shade of a tree or use a sunshade net (slan) to help reduce the heat.

2. Apply Paint or a UV-Protective Coating

Use a wood stain or a wood coating that contains UV protection, such as polyurethane. These substances will coat the wood surface and help protect it from moisture and sunlight to a certain extent. The durability of the coating may vary depending on the type of coating. If the coating starts to deteriorate, peel, or become cloudy, you can sand it off and reapply a new coat.

3. Use Natural Oils for Furniture with a Raw Wood Finish

For furniture that is not coated, you should apply a natural substance such as linseed oil or teak oil to keep the wood moisturized and prevent cracking. This helps to prevent the wood from becoming dry and brittle and preserves its beauty. When applied, these oils will seep into the wood and help to prevent moisture from passing in and out of the wood to some extent. You should reapply the oil every 3-6 months to maintain the wood.

4. Choose Kiln-Dried Wood

Another important factor for indoor furniture is choosing the right wood. Because wood is a material that absorbs and releases moisture, when it is exposed to strong sunlight and then to moisture at night or from rain, this cycle causes the wood to repeatedly expand and contract, which can lead to warping or bowing. Therefore, kiln-drying the wood is very important because kiln-dried wood is more stable. Its shrinkage and expansion will be lower than that of undried wood, which helps to reduce warping when exposed to frequent sunlight. If you are interested in high-quality, kiln-dried Russian pine that has been planed on all four sides and is ready to us

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