Frequently Asked Questions

  • Whether you are trying to relax for the weekend or hosting a party for the ages, Taking care of your Poly Lumber Furniture is as simple as 1…2…3!

    This Poly materials notorious durability makes it easy to maintain for many years to come.

    1. Mix a mild soap with warm water.

    2. Take a clean cloth (or even a Magic Eraser!) and get scrubbing to rid your poly furniture of any dirt that may have built up over time. You can use a soft-bristled brush in the crevices to aid the cleaning process.

    3. Rise well and lounge away.

    For the hardware we use a high quality stainless steel that can withstand the elements, but depending on the location of your Poly furniture and the amount of salt exposure we would suggest during the cleaning process give an extra scrub at the screws and bolts to help with long term care.

    For more stubborn dirt, you can use a pressure washer, but never exceed 1,500 psi because it can ruin the lumber. We recommend pressure washing once a year just to maintain the texture of the material.

  • Poly Lumber is made from recycled plastics (ie: Milk jugs, Bottle Caps, laundry detergent containers). It contains High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) which makes it more durable than wood. The color of the material is UV protect meaning the color will not fade.

  • Poly Lumber is made to withstand all weather conditions, and yes that even includes the Florida sun. Poly Lumber doesn't fade in the sun, will not rust, and stays cooler in the sun compared to other materials.

  • The plastic is recycled in Ohio and transported to New York.

    The Amish Hand makes every chair and then transports it down to Florida.

  • No! We are recycled plastic (WE LOVE THE ENVIRONMENT)

  • We do not recommend painting it. Luckily, we have many amazing colors to choose from. Check out our available colors page here.

    Please do not sand your Poly Lumber furniture. This can cause damage to the integrity of the furniture.

  • Please email us at Sunsetpolywood@gmail.com or call us at (941)416-4481 for delivery options.

  • Poly Lumber is made from recycled plastics in Ohio (ie: Milk Jugs, Bottle Caps, laundry detergent containers) They are brought in for cleaning and turned into High-Density Polyethylene or HDPE.

  • YES! The Poly Lumber is manufactured in the USA and transported to an Amish Family In New York so it can be hand crafted and transported down to the sunshine state and ultimately find a new home with you.

  • Yes! Each piece of Polywood is cut and assembled by one family in New York. They pride themselves on the quality of the work they do. Read about them here.

  • Due to the material it won’t Splinter, rot, or crack. Sometimes you may see wrinkles in the materials but that is due to the Poly Lumber formation process when it is melted down and turned into Poly Lumber.

  • As a matter of fact it does! During one rain storm after we got our first glider, the wind forced our glider to slide right off our Poly dock and fall right into the intercostal. We had gotten home maybe 10 minutes after it happened and had to fish the chair out of the water. It was simply floating its way towards snake island and we where lucky to have found it so quickly, but once we got it out a simple rinse made it as good as new. We also added some blots in our furniture to attach it to our dock permanently.

  • Yes! Due to the material it doesn’t fade in the sun and it actually stayed cooler compared to other materials. We also use an upgraded stainless steel hardware so it won’t rust with salt water although we do recommend cleaning your furniture. To view our cleaning instructions, view the “How do I care for my Poly Lumber furniture?” in the FAQ’s.

  • Yes! We use only high quality stainless for our hardware making our chairs even more durable.