| Aluminum is abundantly available in the crust of earth. | | | | be done very easily with aluminum ; |
| As a metal, aluminum serves different purposes. It is | | | | 4. It is rust resistant ; |
| also used to make furniture. Aluminum furniture is not | | | | 5. The finish obtained by this metal is very highly |
| only durable but also can change the entire complexion | | | | attractive and reflective ; |
| of a room. | | | | 6. It is corrosion resistant and chemical attack resistant |
| Depending on the skill of craftsmen aluminum furniture | | | | . |
| can be used to reflect the modern trend in home | | | | Apart from the above advantages there are a few |
| design and home decor. Furniture are available with a | | | | disadvantages also ; they are : |
| combination of aluminum and wood. There is a | | | | 1. Aluminum is rust resistant but it oxidizes. This |
| continuous scope for upgrading and innovating the | | | | appears as pitting and white residue ; |
| furniture which leads to introducing new designs and | | | | 2. It can be stained by water easily ; |
| styles. After wrought iron, aluminum is the popular | | | | 3. If necessary precautionary measures are not taken |
| metal in succession. Aluminum is used in the making of | | | | it corrodes quickly. |
| handrails, decorative trim, wall panels, light fixtures, | | | | Caring for aluminum furniture : |
| ceiling fans and more which in turn can change the | | | | Like steel, aluminum is corrosion resistant. But acids |
| look of a room. This furniture when used for living | | | | that are strong and alkalis that are used in cleaning |
| room is provided with a natural look by using powder | | | | products can make it corrode. It can be a better |
| coating. Other finishes that can be obtained by this | | | | practice to clean the aluminum furniture with a dry |
| furniture are brass, white, black, chrome, silver, copper | | | | cloth. You can also maintain it by using a mild detergent |
| nickel and more. Traditional, modern, plain styles, with | | | | and whenever possible some amount of warm water. |
| carvings that are intricate, add to the styles of this | | | | Aluminum can be discolored by the use of baking soda |
| furniture. | | | | and alkalis. So, avoid using them. Preventing the use of |
| The advantages of this type of furniture are : | | | | cleaners that are abrasive like steel wool, polishes that |
| 1. It is very durable and strong exhibiting high strength to | | | | are abrasive and scouring powders can help you in |
| the ratio of weight ; | | | | avoiding the scratches that can be caused on your |
| 2. This metal is very light weight ; | | | | aluminum furniture. |
| 3. Fabrication, welding, forming, riveting and bolting can | | | | |