Most will agree that colour and finish has significant impact – but 99% of people do not really know why this is the case. The thing is, there is more to colour and finish than just ‘looking good’ (though that is also important!). Here are five reasons why park furniture and finishes really do matter.
Match the Setting
The versatility that colours and finishes add to park furniture will allow you to create pieces that perfectly match and blend into their environment. Whether the parks are located in city or outback settings, the finished product can be made to add a unique character to the area. You can opt for a sleek finish that adds a modern touch to an inner city park, or you could go for a timber effect ideally suited to rural reserves, the options are limitless. Make the most of the variety at hand and choose a design that coordinates well with the landscape.
Keep it Natural
In many cases, a person’s preference is for their furniture to blend in with the landscape and not detract away from its natural beauty. Natural finishes can help to enhance the location’s aesthetics, so that visitors can enjoy the most out of the scenic outdoors.
Weather and Chip Resistant
Finishing your outdoor furniture is a great way of protecting it from damage that can be caused by the elements. A great example for a finish to shield your furniture is powder coating. Powder coating produces a thicker coat compared to traditional paints, which makes it more resistant to damage and rust associated with increment weather. Powder coating also makes for a more uniform coating due to the electrostatic process.
Handle Continued and Heavy Use
Park furniture can be used for more purposes than just providing a place to sit. Bike stands and bike racks are ideal to help encourage cycling, but need to be able to withstand continued use. A thick powder coating finish will help to extend their life in areas of heavy traffic such as schools, universities, streetscapes and playgrounds.
Add a Personal and Stylish Touch
Powder coating offers another great advantage – it’s offered in a wide range of colours. This can really help to personalise the park furnitureso that it suits your desired colour scheme. If the furniture is to be used at a school then the colours can be chosen to complement the school colours, or in a playground to match the equipment. In workplaces, the colours can be made to match the company’s colour schemes to help create its own identity. Colours do not have to be kept traditional, but can be used to add flair and a unique sense of style to an otherwise bland setting.
Applying a colour or a finishing coat to your park furniture has many benefits not only aesthetically but also when it comes to extending the life of your furniture and protecting it from wear and tear. It is always best to consider the various options carefully so that you get the most out of your park furniture. Unisite’s wide range of street and park furniture is available in a variety of colours and finishes that are guaranteed to match and complement any outdoor space.
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