When To Reupholster Patio Chair Cushions: Experts Discuss Fabric Tips & Options
Summer's calling, and your patio cushions are... not answering. Luckily, worn-out cushions don't mean you need to replace your entire patio set . Reupholstering is often simpler, cheaper, and more satisfying than you'd expect. This guide will walk you through when it makes sense, what fabrics hold up best outdoors, and how to get your cushions looking (and feeling) like new again. Signs It's Time To Reupholster Here's what to watch for that tells you it's time to refurbish your patio cushions: Fading that's gone too far . A little sun-kissed mellowing is one thing. Patchy, uneven fading that makes your cushions look tired and neglected is another. If the color has drifted so far from the original that you can't remember what it used to be, it's time. Rips, tears, or holes . Small snags happen. But once the fabric starts opening up and the stuffing makes a break for it, you're past the point of spot fixes. Mold or mildew. This one's non-negot...