Repair outdoor chair

[mikejphuket]

Does anyone know a place in Phuket that can re-weave ?? a chair as shown in the photo. Seems like a shame to have to bin the chairs. Thx

[LivinginKata]

I can't answer your question. But I wonder whether it would be cost effective to repair. I just buy new in HomePro and throw away the old ones, and we have many many outside chairs in each of our rental homes. I guess I pay about 600 baht for a new one. If any members thinks it better to pay for a repair then chime in ...

[mikejphuket]

I like to Reduce, Reuse and Repair whenever possible

[LivinginKata]

I like to Reduce, Reuse and Repair whenever possible

Commendable ..

[stoneyboy]

I like to Reduce, Reuse and Repair whenever possible

Commendable ..

Impractical if you have to waste time,effort,electricity in the hope of reduce,repair and reuse logic.

Your carbon footprint asking on an Internet forum puts your logic in question does it not ?

Edited January 10, 2016 by stoneyboy

[Jimi007]

I like to Reduce, Reuse and Repair whenever possible

Commendable ..

Impractical if you have to waste time,effort,electricity in the hope of reduce,repair and reuse logic.

Your carbon footprint asking on an Internet forum puts your logic in question does it not ?

I'd rather repair something than throw it out too. I suppose you'd buy new vehicles rather than repair them? But most plastic over here seems to disintegrate after a few years. It's all made in China or here and it falls apart with the UV that just eats it! Most likely time for a new one, unfortunately....

[stoneyboy]

I like to Reduce, Reuse and Repair whenever possible

Commendable ..

Impractical if you have to waste time,effort,electricity in the hope of reduce,repair and reuse logic.

Your carbon footprint asking on an Internet forum puts your logic in question does it not ?

I'd rather repair something than throw it out too. I suppose you'd buy new vehicles rather than repair them? But most plastic over here seems to disintegrate after a few years. It's all made in China or here and it falls apart with the UV that just eats it! Most likely time for a new one, unfortunately....

I would to but the days of quality goods lasting for years on end with the odd repair are few and far between the world over.

In fairness the Thais wether due to lack of funds are in my opinion ingenious and practical in the repair of everyday items,shoes,zips and clothes are easily repaired where I live for a minimal fee often to a high standard.

Perhaps i was being a little facetious in my earlier reply but unfortunately we do live in a throw away society.

Good luck to the OP in his quest for repairing his chair.

Edited January 10, 2016 by stoneyboy

[Jimi007]

Impractical if you have to waste time,effort,electricity in the hope of reduce,repair and reuse logic.

Your carbon footprint asking on an Internet forum puts your logic in question does it not ?

I'd rather repair something than throw it out too. I suppose you'd buy new vehicles rather than repair them? But most plastic over here seems to disintegrate after a few years. It's all made in China or here and it falls apart with the UV that just eats it! Most likely time for a new one, unfortunately....

I would to but the days of quality goods lasting for years on end with the odd repair are few and far between the world over.

In fairness the Thais wether due to lack of funds are in my opinion ingenious and practical in the repair of everyday items,shoes,zips and clothes are easily repaired where I live for a minimal fee often to a high standard.

Perhaps i was being a little facetious in my earlier reply but unfortunately we do live in a throw away society.

Good luck to the OP in his quest for repairing his chair.

I agree with you! I have had shoes stitched back on their soles after the glue failed in the heat and humidity here. My wife often modifies the clothes she buys with the local seamstress. My motorbike mechanic and car mechanic do top notch work for a fraction of the cost it would be in my home country...

I suppose the OP could get a seat welded into the frame and buy a pillow for on top and it would last for years! Or just put a pillow on top of the current chair and hope you don't fall through! I think a new one would be easier!

Cheers!

[GiantFan]

Not here, but I had a planters chair fixed up in Issan. Not as broken as yours, but heard a few snaps and went right away. Not sure what your material is, but mine was rattan, I assume.

The guy installed a mesh underneath with furniture nails and strung it tightly. Forgot to mention my chair is made of wood. It takes the weight and is virtually invisible and the original seat is still doing fine.

[NamKangMan]

I would suggest an upholsterer would be the logical place to go. Perhaps another member can help with the location of one as I have never needed any work done.

If the upholsterer can not restring it, perhaps he can screw a piece of plywood onto the frame and then upholster that with some foam and fabric, or vinyl if used outside.

Failing this, a cheap and nasty fix is to put a cushion over it.