Cypress Adirondack Chair Outdoor Furniture Refinishing

These handcrafted Louisiana cypress Adirondack chairs had served as the favorite relaxation spot on a Mandeville lakefront patio for eight years, providing countless hours of Lake Pontchartrain sunset viewing before Louisiana's intense sun and humidity gradually weathered the natural cypress to a silvery-gray patina that, while not unattractive, had lost the warm honey tones that originally drew the homeowner to cypress furniture.

The chairs' construction remained solid thanks to cypress's natural resistance to decay and insects, but the owners wanted to restore the original golden cypress color while enhancing the wood's natural weather resistance for many more years of outdoor enjoyment.

Outdoor furniture refinishing requires specialized techniques different from door restoration because the furniture faces constant weather exposure from all angles and must maintain both beauty and comfort for regular use.

Our cypress furniture restoration process began with careful disassembly to access all surfaces and joints that accumulate weathering and wear over time. The stripping process used gentle techniques that preserve cypress's natural oils and weather-resistant properties while removing the weathered surface layer.

Each chair component received individual attention, with special care given to the curved armrests and contoured seat areas that show the most wear from regular use.

The refinishing process included cypress-specific conditioning to enhance the wood's natural weather resistance, followed by application of premium outdoor furniture stain formulated specifically for Louisiana's challenging climate conditions.

The protective finishing system provides maximum UV protection while maintaining the natural wood feel essential for comfortable seating.