Ethimo | Care & Maintenance
TEAK
Natural Teak & Brushed Teak:
Teak is the protagonist of the main collections proposed by Ethimo and its use can be justified by its excellent properties in terms of durability, hardiness, and aesthetic appeal. These three factors make it an ideal material for the production of high-end outdoor furniture that is constantly exposed to temperature changes, water, humidity, and saltwater. Once cut and matured, teak wood is honey-coloured. However, over time, the oxidation caused by the air, water and light will tend to make it lighter and greyer, giving it its typical “aged“ look. In this case, the color change is not a problem related to the quality of the wood, its duration or resistance, but simply a natural aesthetic variation.
- To Clean: To keep the teak furniture in the best condition, it is recommended to wash it often with water to remove dirt and impurities from the surface.
- Stains on the surface: It is advisable to clean the dry material with a soft sponge and cleanse with mild soap diluted in water.
- Protection: In case you want to protect the surface of teak from natural wear, avoiding stains and dirt, it is possible to treat the material with a protective product that will darken it slightly, creating a protective film. Ethimo provides a specific kit for cleaning and protection.
Pickled Teak
To give teak vintage charm, it is“pickled”, in other words, it is firstly brushed to give the surface a rougher older appearance, and remove the natural oily coating. It is then tinted. For the “gray” pickled finish, after being brushed, the teak is treated to give it a silvery-gray coating with an antique effect
- To Clean:The finish of pickled teak is also an effective protection for wood, which will therefore be less prone to staining. Over time, however, even pickled teak will tend to whiten due to exposure to light. In this case it is possible to restore the original effect through the treatment with the appropriate recovery kit.
PAINTED MAHOGANY:
As for painted wooden furniture, Ethimo chooses mahogany wood coming from regulated Indonesian plantations. Mahogany is a very durable hardwood, extremely suitable for outdoor use, also commonly used in boat building. After drying and before painting, the wood is treated with a sealant which closes the pores making it waterproof. The paints used are weather resistant and weatherproof, guaranteed by a special procedure for fixing the color
- To Clean: In the case of painted mahogany furniture, it is necessary to take care of the surfaces avoiding scratches and scrapes. For the cleaning of surfaces, it is advisable to use only mild soap and water, absolutely avoiding sponges, aggressive detergents and abrasive agents.
To restore the peeling surfaces, the corresponding touch-up paint is available.
ALUMINUM:
Aluminum is a non-ferrous metal that combines high mechanical strength with a lightweight nature and is therefore particularly suitable for manufacturing furniture. Provided it is treated correctly, it offers good resistance to corrosion. Aluminum is colored using powder coating: after chemical pre-treatment, a coloured epoxy powder is applied and baked in the oven at high temperatures. The resulting benefits are ease of cleaning and the endless possibilities in terms of color finishes.
- To Clean: Like with steel, aluminum is extremely hard wearing and durable and does not require any special maintenance. It can be cleaned using a non-abrasive sponge or soft cloth, water and a non -corrosive detergent. Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive products under any circumstances.
It is advisable not to leave plastic materials directly in contact with metal surfaces. The plastic could chemically alter the paint on the surface of the piece of furniture.
To repair any scratches, request paint for touch-ups.
STAINLESS STEEL:
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, with a carbon content of less than 2%. Steel has properties that vary depending on the chemical composition (quantity of carbon and quantity of other alloying elements), the thermosetting treatments and the production process. In order to ensure resistance to rust, Ethimo steel is subjected to a complex corrosion- protection and painting treatment. Thermosetting epoxy powders enriched with scratch proof material (Teflon) are used for painting. UV resistance is guaranteed for 10 years.
- To Clean: The metal is extremely hard wearing and durable and does not require any special maintenance. It can be cleaned using a non -abrasive sponge or soft cloth, water and a non-corrosive detergent. Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive products under any circumstances as these could damage the surface and compromise the rust-resistant layer.
It is advisable not to leave plastic materials directly in contact with metal surfaces. The plastic could chemically alter the paint on the surface of the piece of furniture.
To repair any scratches, request paint for touch-ups.
STONES
Ethimo uses natural stone, such as statuary marble and lava stone.The marble is given a treatment to protect its surface that leaves it with a matte finish.
Lava stone, enameled in emerald green, may vary in color and show occasional irregularities. These are traits characteristic of both the natural stone and the artisan finish. After specific treatment, surfaces in marble and enameled lava stone ensure exceptional hygiene, resistance to atmospheric (2) agents, staining, scratching and low water absorption. They are also highly resistant to wear and tear and differences in temperature
- To Clean: We recommend washing the surface with a non-abrasive sponge and neutral soap.
ROPES
The ropes used in the Ethimo collections are made specially for outdoor use and made in synthetic material that is highly resistant to UV rays, abrasion and atmospheric events. They are different in their cross-section (flat and round) and composition (polypropylene for the Flat Rope, acrylic for the Round Rope), and are used to create extremely practical and comfortable woven chairs and chair-backs.
- To Clean: To clean the dirt and dust that may creep in between the rope weave, simply wash the furniture with pressurized water and allow it to dry thoroughly. Avoid covering the cabinet when it is still wet.
KILT CHAIR:
T1 Teak:
Ethimo teak comes from controlled forest plantations in Thailand and Indonesia. The result is an excellent, high quality material, ideal for outdoor furniture. It is particularly resistant to changes in temperature, water, humidity and saltwater.
The teak wood, after cutting and maturing, is honey- colored. However, the oxidation caused by air, water and light will tend to make it clearer and more gray over time, giving it the typical "aged" effect. In this case, it is not a matter of quality of the wood, of its durability or resistance, but it is only due to a natural aesthetic change.
- To Clean:
- To keep the teak furniture in the best condition, it is recommended to wash it often with water to remove dirt and impurities from the surface.
- In the case of stains on the surface, it is advisable to clean the dry material with a soft sponge and cleanse with mild soap diluted in water.
- In case you want to protect the surface of teak from natural wear, avoiding stains and dirt, it is possible to treat the material with a protective product that will darken it slightly, creating a protective film. Ethimo provides a specific kit for cleaning and protection.