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When winter arrives, your outdoor patio and pool areas are closed off from guests as they seek warmer, interior entertainment and dining settings. Yet just because the outer doors are closed doesn’t mean that you should ignore your commercial patio furniture. Leaving the furniture out in the open can invite mold, mildew and damage from rain, snow, ice and windblown debris. Here are several ways for you to protect your tables, chairs, sofas and lounge chairs so you don’t have to order brand new contract patio furniture. Weatherproofing Applications There are many weatherproofing sprays and other applications that can be applied to furniture to protect the items from inclement weather. Before applying these items on contact patio furniture, read over the manufacturer’s guidelines so as not to apply any fabric protector or metal protective coating that could damage the materials. You should use weather proofing applications not just in winter, but for any furniture that will be sitting outside unprotected as rainy summers can cause just as much damage. Store in a Safe and Dry Location Depending on the size and layout of your commercial establishment, you may have a designated storage area for your furniture. This is the most ideal method to protect the chairs, tables and sofas. Before placing items into storage, always clean and repair the contract patio furniture pieces so they will be ready for when the spring and summer weather arrives. Use Furniture Cover Protectors for Outdoor Furniture You can leave commercial patio furniture outside if you don’t have a dedicated storage space for the items. Yet you should consider covering them with furniture protectors or covers. Employees can stack furniture against the leeward side of the building where the furniture can be protected from some of the weather. You may also place them under awnings or roof outcroppings for further protection. Always securely tie down tarps and covers so the wind doesn’t blow them off the furniture. You can have beautiful contract patio furniture throughout the year for your commercial business. Invest in the right methods that will protect your outdoor tables, chairs, sofas and lounge chairs during the winter months. If you’re interested in getting custom furniture protector covers for your commercial outdoor furniture, contact Caluco today! (818) 898-7767 or email us at [email protected]

When you purchase outdoor furniture for your commercial or hospitality business, you want ones that can withstand the dirt, rain, flying debris picked up by the wind, and the occasional snow storm. Yet you can also keep the sofas, chairs, and tables looking great by covering them when not in use. Outdoor furniture covers are designed to slip right over individual furniture pieces. Here are some tips to select the right outdoor patio furniture covers for your outdoor eating and recreational space at your establishment.   Features to Look for in Outdoor Patio Furniture Covers Waterproof and Breathability One of the top things people look for in patio furniture covers is waterproof capabilities. They want their furniture, especially sofas and chairs that have fabric cushions, to remain dry. Yet another aspect to look for is breathability. Condensation can build up underneath the cover and soak into the material to create mold and mildew. Look for covers that have small vents that allow condensation to escape while keeping furniture dry when it rains.   Closures Another must-have when searching for covers is that they should have closures or tie-downs. No matter how much you pull a cover down, the wind and storm can get underneath and blow it off somewhere as your employees have to run outside and chase after the covers. So make sure you can tie the cover down to the furniture.   Soft Backing The last feature to look for in a furniture cover is a soft backing. You don’t want the cover to wear off or scratch the finish off your furniture.     Materials and Sizes for Outdoor Furniture Covers Sizing Furniture Covers When deciding on a furniture cover size, avoid the “one-size-fits-all” claimed by box store retailers. Each piece of commercial furniture should have a cover that fits its dimensions perfectly to prevent water from getting inside. Most manufacturers will have covers for their specific pieces of furniture. If they don’t, then measure the furniture to get an exact fit.   Materials Materials are an important factor when you are searching for weatherproof protection and durability to protect your outdoor furniture. Here at Caluco, we use solution-dyed polyester marine fabrics with a water-resistant urethane coating from Sur Last. This material is suitable outdoors as it is often used as protective covers for motor vehicles as well as sailboat awning covers.   Available in a variety of vibrant colors, this polyester fabric won’t encourage mold or mildew growth due to its breathability or fade from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. So you can have patio furniture covers that last.   Keep your furniture looking fantastic for all your guests when they visit your hotel, bar, resort or restaurant with outdoor furniture covers. Use the following tips to select the best covers to protect your outdoor furniture from all types of weather.   Related Post: 10 Ways To Weatherproof Your Patio Furniture

Having an outdoor space for lounging and dining is a major draw for commercial businesses in the hospitality industry. They need the right commercial patio furniture to please and relax their guests while being durable to handle the weather. Yet what type of furniture fabric would be right in an outdoor space that can withstand rain, hot sun, and extended use? Characteristics to Look for in Commercial Outdoor Furniture When you decide to have fabric furniture in your outdoor space, it should have certain features to ensure it can still look beautiful and maintain its quality. Here are 3 aspects you want in your commercial patio furniture fabric. Fade Resistance/UV Blockers While we normally look for fabrics that can withstand rain and snow, don’t forget that the sun can have negative effects on fabrics. It can fade colors, bleach fabric and wear out threads. So look for a fabric that offers fade resistance and UV blockers. Mold and Mildew Resistance Rain and snow can cause a range of damage to commercial outdoor furniture. If the fabric doesn’t have a chance to dry out, it can begin to mold and mildew from the inside out. Even if you can’t see the damage, mold, and mildew can give off a foul odor that your guests will smell when they sit down. Stain Resistance Stains happen in outdoor commercial settings. You may take care to keep food and beverage stains to a minimum. Yet don’t forget that outdoor fabrics are also acceptable from sweat and lotion stains from lounging guests. You also have to deal with staining from dirt and even windblown debris such as wet leaves. Here at Caluco, we offer Sunbrella and Outdura fabric that offers all the great characteristics you are looking for in commercial patio furniture. Made in the USA, Outdura fabric has 100% solution dyed acrylic fiber and can withstand double rub testing. Durable and strong, this fabric is stain resistant, UV resistant, mold resistant and can be cleaned with bleach without losing its color. Sunbrella fabrics are made from 100% expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene in an eco-friendly process. It has weather-resistant and mold/mildew resistant capabilities and can stand up to UV light. Get the materials you need to have beautiful outdoor furniture that lasts. Use these fantastic fabric choices for all your commercial outdoor needs.

Buying commercial furniture is a great investment for restaurants, bars, hotels, and resorts. Yet deciding where to get the furniture at great prices and quality can be a trying process. Should you just head to your local furniture retail store? More commercial businesses are going directly to the outdoor furniture manufacturer to get the best deals for their budget.   Benefits of Buying Directly from the Manufacturer   Wider Selection Regular stores simply can’t stock every conceivable piece of commercial patio furniture on their store floor. They have limited space and may work with only a few manufacturers. By going directly to the manufacturer, you have the opportunity to shop from a wider selection of furniture pieces that fit into the style and theme of your commercial business.   Get Custom Options There are times when you want more customized and personalized commercial outdoor furniture. By working with the manufacturer, you can speak with a specialist regarding design concepts and get customized furniture pieces. Then you can get one-of-a-kind pieces that offer the functionality that the commercial business needs.   Obtain Better Warranties Purchasing patio furniture directly from an outdoor furniture manufacturer allows you to take advantage of direct warranties. Here at Caluco, we offer a wide range of limited warranties such as: • 3-year limited warranty for woven resin, rope and teak furniture • 3- year limited warranty for aluminum and stainless steel frames • 1-year limited warranty for cushions and umbrellas • 1-year limited warranty for component parts • 1-year limited warranty for stone tops • 1-year limited warranty for furniture protector covers   Great Price Deals Lastly, buying directly from a manufacturer can allow you to get the lowest prices for commercial patio furniture. This advantage is ideal when you are buying furniture in bulk. On the other hand, most retailers have to bump up their furniture prices to make a profit when you buy from them. Get reliable and quality furniture sales and services directly from the manufacturer. The next time you need commercial patio furniture, skip the retailers and instead buy it directly from the source.

Whether you own or manage a restaurant, hotel, resort, bar, and other hospitality business, you want your guests relaxed and entertained while visiting your establishment. Having an outdoor patio area allows people to socialize, dine, and engage in outdoor activities. Increase the ambiance of your patio space with these decorating tips:   Select Commercial Patio Furniture that Enhances Your Focal Point There will always be some type of focal point you want to bring attention to in your patio space. It may be the pool area where guests can sunbathe on comfortable and waterproof lounging chairs and settees. You may have fire pits where you want to create a romantic atmosphere as couples can cuddle on love seats. Perhaps space has a grand scenic view of the nearby ocean or mountains. Whatever your focal point is, select furniture that further emphasizes the atmosphere of that space and increases its functionality. You want the seating to face the focal point so people can enjoy it during their entire stay.   Consider Traffic Flow When Integrating Entertainment Elements Some guests will want a nice place to dine and talk. Other guests want a play area for themselves and the kids. When integrating different entertainment elements, also keep in mind the amount of space you have to work with when arranging hospitality patio furniture. Create places where guests can converse but don’t bunch in tons of furniture that makes it difficult to navigate across the patio. Think about how people will walk and interact with elements on the patio. Then arrange the furniture to further accommodate them.   Make Creative Private Spots in Secluded Areas Somewhere on your patio, you may have one secluded spot that simply isn’t close to nearby dining or entertainment. You don’t have to leave these places in neglect. Consider changing it into a small private space for guests where they can get away from the loud noises and hectic activity of the main hospitality area. Hang softer lighting from poles or trees. Place in a canopy umbrella. Then select commercial patio furniture that offers a welcoming, serene feeling. Your guests will feel like they have their own spot to simply read a book or listen to music as they let the day’s stress roll off their shoulders. There are numerous ways for you to transform the ambiance of your patio area. Focus on the functionality of the space. Then enhance it with the perfect outdoor elements and furniture seating.

Bar stools are a highly versatile seating option. They’re great for using in your kitchen, ideal for a restaurant and bar, and make a movable, flexible choice for an outdoor space. When shopping for your bar stools, here are the things you need to consider:   Step 1: Height The stools need to be the right height for the table, bar or counter you’ll be using them with. To find the proper height, you need to measure from the bottom of the table to the floor. This is needed for leg space. You want at least 9-12 inches between the stool seat and the underside of the table. That way, you’ll have enough room for everyone to sit comfortably.   The average barstool seat height is between 28 and 30 inches off the floor, but you can find taller and shorter options as needed—according to the height of your counter/bar/table.   Step 2: Measure Width You need to measure not only the width of the seat but also the base, the area occupied by the four legs. Wider bases and seats will require more space, meaning you’ll be able to fit fewer stools in your bar area. When setting up the bar stools, make sure to give yourself 26 to 30 inches of space from the center of one stool to another. That way, you’ll have enough breathing room for your guests to move around comfortably.   Step 3: Features Some bar stool features may include: ● Swivel-back design ● Chair back ● Armrests ● Cushioned seat ● Foot rest Consider whether or not these features will be compatible with your décor and the use of the bar stools.   Step 4: Style The style of the bar stool will also depend on the décor and use of the outdoor space. For example, you wouldn’t have a polished chrome bar stool in a rustic Texas steakhouse-style restaurant. You wouldn’t use a wooden bar stool in an elegant, modern night club. It’s all about finding the style that provides comfort and suits the feel of your venue.   Our bar chairs come in a broad range of styles, and they can be adapted to suit any décor. Take, for example, our Dijon bar chair. With its woven polyurethane wicker, stainless steel footrest, and majestic black finish, it’s perfectly at home in a bar or nightclub. On the other hand, the mocaccino finish of our Tierra Bar Chair is the ideal addition to a beach-themed restaurant or bar. For a more upscale venue, the plush cushion, extruded aluminum, and charcoal grey finish of our San Michelle Bar Height Chair is a beautiful finishing touch.   Consider these four elements, and you’re guaranteed to find beautiful bar stools for your outdoor space!

Setting up a poolside lounge or seating area is an amazing way to encourage guests to eat and drink more as they are swimming. By offering them comfortable pool patio furniture, you give them a place to relax and hang out with their friends and family. The more comfortable and relaxed they are on your outdoor pool furniture, the more likely they’ll be to order a drink or some food. Below are a few of the materials most commonly used for hotel pool furniture and commercial pool furniture. You’ll find that not all materials are the same—in many cases, it’s worth paying a little more for higher-quality furniture! Here’re the best materials for pool furniture.   Wood The type of wood used for outdoor furniture determines how good a choice it is. High-quality teak furniture is obviously highly desirable, but also expensive. Though it’s a bit heavy, it’s highly durable and one of the best materials for outdoor use. Teak (and other high-quality woods) are resistant to weather and water wear, making them a long-lasting choice. Our Caluco furniture uses only Grade A Teak, ensuring our furniture is wear-resistant and look beautiful for years to come.   Stainless Steel Stainless steel is another durable material that is worth the higher cost. You’ll pay more for stainless steel than iron or aluminum, but there is very little risk of rusting or water/weather damage. With the right fabric for the seat, you can make your steel outdoor pool furniture comfortable as well as durable. Our Sunbrella and Outdura textiles are performance fabrics intended for outdoor use, but they’re beautiful and stylish as well. Together with a stainless steel frame, they offer superior performance and longevity.   Dry Fast Foam Dry Fast Foam is an excellent option if you want lightweight and water-resistant furniture. The cell structure of the foam is larger, allowing the water to run through for quick drying. The foam is lighter than metal but offers durability far superior to plastic. Our Caluco furniture made from Dry Fast Foam is strong enough to handle the weight of active kids and adults, making it ideal for outdoor and poolside use.   Aluminum Aluminum is lightweight but fairly durable. With the right powder coating, it can be resistant to weather and water damage. Aluminum is a more affordable material, but one that has a long lifespan. We use a broad selection of powder coatings to make the metal last even longer, and you’ll find our Caluco aluminum options are lightweight and durable. Best of all, they’re the perfect mid-way point between excellent quality and affordable.   Synthetic Fibers Synthetic fibers are ideal for comfortable furniture. The open weave is highly modern and stylish and makes for excellent quality furniture that is resistant to water, weather, and heavy use by your guests. Our wicker chairs are made using a superior-quality synthetic polyethylene fiber known as “Virofiber”, which is more durable than natural fibers. Caluco’s furniture is beautiful, sustainable, and designed for all-weather uses.   If you’re thinking about setting up a hotel or commercial pool seating area, these are the materials you’d do well to consider!

If there’s one complaint we hear A LOT about outdoor furniture, it’s that it needs to be replaced often. Low-grade wood warps when exposed to rain, snow, and high temperatures. Wicker can break or crack after a lot of daily use. Fabric fades and loses its bright color over months of daily exposure to the sun.   What do all of these problems have in common? Simple: they all use natural, low-cost materials. To solve these issues, we’ve gone a different route and designed our furniture from:   High-Grade Natural Materials Low-quality wood will warp and break, but high-quality wood like Grade A teak is highly resistant to the sort of wear sustained by commercial outdoor lounge furniture. The tighter grain and higher natural oil content of Grade A teak ensure that our furniture won’t be damaged by water, snow, rain, or even bugs and termites. With our high-grade natural materials, your outdoor contract furniture has a much longer lifespan guaranteed.   Quality Metals Wrought iron and stainless steel furniture aren’t cheap, which is why so many people opt for cheaper metals. We don’t skimp on material costs but use only the best quality metals. Some of our furniture collections—such as the Mirabella collection–use high-quality stainless steel for the frames, offering durability at a premium price. Other collections use top-quality aluminum that is hand-welded and finished with a powder coating that increases durability. Our metal frames are built to last!   Top-Notch Synthetic Materials   One of the things that have helped us earn a reputation as one of the top hospitality furniture manufacturers is the fact that we use only the best synthetic materials (fabrics, synthetic wicker, etc.) to increase the longevity of our cushions and frames. For example, our 10 Tierra line is made using High-Density Polyethylene wicker. Not only are these materials more resistant to fading, but they can also handle higher temperatures and exposure to water (rain and snow). In many cases, the materials are spill-resistant and easy to keep clean.   The outdoor furniture manufactured by Caluco solves the problem of excessive wear and tear. Our commercial outdoor lounge furniture is designed for the hospitality industry, making them ideal for hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and any outdoor venues that need high quality and long-lasting furniture. If you’re looking for only the best for your outdoor space, let us deliver precisely what you need.

It may sound a bit hard to believe, but the truth is that outdoor seating can do wonders to boost your restaurant or bar’s revenue. One study found that investing in outdoor seating could lead to up to 250% return on your investment. How is that possible?   More Space If you can simply seat your guests at an outdoor table and chairs, you don’t have to worry about whether there’s a free table indoors. You have more space, which means more paying customers! Take a sidewalk café as the perfect example. In addition to the indoor café space, you can have customers sit outside. People who enjoy open air will prefer to sit outside, where they can people watch, enjoy the scenery, and get a bit of fresh air and sunshine.   Better Ambiance There’s something wonderful about eating in the great outdoors. You have the fresh air, open skies, a gentle breeze, and a great view of the world around you, all from the comfort of outdoor lounge furniture. Many people specifically go to venues (restaurants and bars) because of the outdoor seating! For example, if you’re offering vegan fare, having an outdoor eating area surrounded by plants, trees, and flowers can help to enhance the “green” ambiance of the venue.   More Relaxing The fact that your guests are seated outdoors and in the open air can help to relax the vibe of your venue. There’s less urgency when you’re sitting outdoors, and surveys have found that people believe the food tastes better and fresher when served outdoors.   Encourage Consumption Did you know that al fresco seating can boost food and beverage sales? The more relaxed a guest is, the more likely they are to want to stay and continue enjoying the scenery. The longer they sit, the higher their food and drink consumption.   Enhance Décor Outdoor seating space is more than just practical–it can be beautiful as well! Outdoor furniture can add a splash of color and life to the venue. As an example, take a look at the bright colors and patterns of our Caluco Sunbrellas. They make a wonderful addition to your outdoor décor, brightening up the venue and making it come alive. Even if the indoor décor is minimal, having the extra colors of the Sunbrellas outside will enhance the overall look of the restaurant.   As you can see, there are plenty of great reasons to invest in outdoor seating sets to turn that extra roof, sidewalk, or patio space into an open-air venue.