1. The newest PVC-based fabrics for outdoor bar stools are amazing, smiling in the face of rain and sun even longer than plastic, nylon, or cotton - a quality buy that's a bargain in the long run.
2. If you move your patio furniture a lot, aluminum outdoor bar stools are a fine choice. They're noticeably lighter, and aluminum will never rust.
3. Nobody likes a wet seat. Your outdoor bar stools don't either. Most seats drain themselves easily, but if you have puddling, lean them a bit or towel them off after a rain shower to keep them clean and fresh.
4. No outdoor bar set is maintenance free, but ours are close. To help them last longer, brush or wash them clean and help them dry out to prevent mildew.
5. If you like wood outdoor bar stools, teak is your best bet. It's the wood that shipbuilders prefer, which says it all. Next best is cedar, which is naturally insect and moisture repellant, and then comes pressure-treated pine, which is durable, affordable, and natural-looking.
6. Always check care instructions even on outdoor furniture. Everything needs a little special love now and then.
7. Wicker outdoor bar stools are lightweight, flexibly comfortable, and durable for the outdoors. Plus, they give a satisfying squeak when you sit on them.
8. If your outdoor swivel bar stool gets a little squeaky, add some oil where the parts join. Oil chases out dirt and water to help prevent rust.
9. Cast iron outdoor bar furniture is heavy and strong, a fine choice for breezy or high-use patios. To keep rust away, dry it off after rains. Give it a light rubbing of oil or wax a few times a season to help it shed moisture.
10. Not all bar stool cushions are made for the outdoors. Cotton is affordable but will deteriorate faster in sun and rain. Choose from our huge selection of outdoor-rated cushions wrapped in a variety of fade-resistant, weather-loving fabrics.
