Asked on Aug 2, 2020
What can I use to replace plastic cane on my porch furniture?
The woven plastic cane on my outdoor furniture is broken and rotten. The frame is very sturdy steel. What can I use to replace the plastic cane?
The woven plastic cane on my outdoor furniture is broken and rotten. The frame is very sturdy steel. What can I use to replace the plastic cane?
Hello Lee,
A craft shop will have Plastic and Real cane available. Otherwise you could use anything that you can weave with from twisted paper to fabric or even supple twigs from the garden. Enjoy the journey...
Thank you for your reply. I will look at your suggestions.
You can also look to Amazon for plastic cane replacements.
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;_ylt=AwrEZ66yjSZfDlgASA8PxQt.;_ylc=X1MDMjExNDcwMDU1OQRfcgMyBGZyA3locy12ei12egRncHJpZANQU3VtdGJpLlJmdWhjLjdyTk5iMWdBBG5fcnNsdAMwBG5fc3VnZwM0BG9yaWdpbgNzZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDMARxc3RybAMzMQRxdWVyeQNhbWF6b24lMjBwbGFzdGljJTIwY2FuZSUyMGZvciUyMGElMjBjaGFpcgR0X3N0bXADMTU5NjM2MjU4NA--?p=amazon+plastic+cane+for+a+chair&fr2=sb-top&hspart=vz&hsimp=yhs-vz&type=verizon_access%2Fverizon_subacct%2Fverizon_dsl&fp=1
Thanks so much for your reply.
Here's a post that might help - https://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/fixing-outdoor-rattan-furniture/
Can you use fabric strips? You can get very heavy, outdoor fabric that you could cut into strips and then weave them to recreate the seat or back. I'm not sure if you are looking to just fill in a spot or start with just the frame but this may be an idea if you are working with just the frame.
Lee: maybe this willl help
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-repair-your-resin-wicker-outdoor-furniture
Weaving macramve cord may be an option.
https://pithandvigor.com/2011/01/diy-macrame-garden-chairs/
here is some info for you Lee
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmjrLHOUZhI
You could try weaving rope around the metal frame
Any sturdy material would do the trick. If you luck into maybe some fire hose, that’d be cool, or another kind of strapping. You could also make the seat solid with plywood and add cushions.
Hi Lee,you could try to restring, hope this gives you some ideas
Hi Lee: Here's a site that shows how to use paracord, and it comes in such nice colours :)
https://www.instructables.com/id/Weave-Chair-Seats-With-Paracord/
Good luck
Commonwealth Basket Reed Flat Oval 1/4" APP, Approximately 275'
by Commonwealth Basket
by Commonwealth Basket
I was thinking about getting this for a project that I will be doing soon. Maybe it will work.
Do you have a picture? Not sure if this will help or not, but check out what I used to replace and fix my porch swing from rotten cloth: https://happydealhappyday.com/fix-broken-canvas-porch-swing/