Care & Maintenance

Sittin' Easy furniture is made from top grade, kiln dried Appalachian White Oak, using mortise and tenon joints and weather resistant fasteners. It is designed and built to give years of service with minimal maintenance.

The distinctive Sittin' Easy look is enhanced and protected by a penetrating exterior oil which has been hand-rubbed into the grain. Unlike surface films and coatings, our oil produces a natural finish that cannot chip, peel, flake, or crack. By penetrating, it seals, primes, and preserves the wood, while helping to prevent fungal rot and mildew.

• If your furniture will be used indoors, no special maintenance is required other than routine cleaning.



• To assure retaining the beauty and effectiveness of the original finish on furniture that gets exterior use, we recommend the application of a quality exterior oil, such as Watco Exterior Wood Finish (see below) once or twice a year.


• Wood that appears to be overly dry or turning slightly gray can easily be restored by applying a light coat of exterior oil.



• Should the wood turn very dark, it can be bleached in the sun using a 50%-50% solution of Clorox and water. Be sure the wood is clean and dry before reapplying any oil.



• If roughness occurs due to grain raising, smooth the surface by sanding lightly with fine sandpaper (DO NOT use steel wool). Then apply the exterior oil.



• Any wood that is used outdoors will be affected by some "weather checking." These small cracks are mainly on the surface of the wood and in no way affect the strength or durability of the piece. Re-oiling helps to minimize weather checking.





What To Look For In An Exterior Oil



• Water Resistance: Look for the terms "water repellent" or "waterproof." These products can be water or oil-based.



• Ultraviolet Radiation Protection: The addition of "UV" protectors helps the wood withstand the destructive effects of sunlight.



• Mildew & Fungal Protection: If the label states "resists mildew" or "wood preservative," etc., special ingredients have been added for this purpose.



• Clarity: Unless you intend to change the color, you want the word "clear" on the label Terms like "natural wood tone," "color tint," or color descriptions such as "redwood tone" indicate that a pigment has been added which will affect the wood's color.






We Prefer WATCO Exterior Wood Finish


A super-penetrating oil-resin wood finish and preservative that seals and protects all exterior woods. Enhances wood grain patterns while protecting against fungal rot, mildew and decay.Click here to purchase yours today.