Most people have seen an outdoor café. It is usually a romantic setting, with small, intimate tables and a pair of chairs each. The scene may be on a street in Paris or overlooking a white sandy beach in Florida. It doesn’t matter which mental image you have, it is easy to recreate this scene at your own home.
Wrought iron is often used for outdoor cafes because it is heavy enough to stay in place and not blow around. With lightweight aluminum patio furniture, you either have to store it indoors or round up the pieces from all over the yard every time a strong wind blows. This is not a problem with wrought iron, it can withstand a lot of wind without moving an inch.
In the old days, and still today in cheaper versions, there is only a thin layer of paint between the metal and the harsh elements. This layer of paint is subject to cracking and peeling, leaving the bare metal to rust in the weather. The way around this is to paint and apply a couple coats of varnish, usually every year or two. Powder coating has changes all of that. Powder coated wrought iron patio furniture is much more weatherproof than older, painted versions. Unless the coating is damaged, it will last for decades, still looking as good as the day you bought it. » Read more: Recreate That Outdoor Café Feeling With Wrought Iron Patio Furniture
