Express Yourself With Colour  Fermob - fine metal garden furniture. Brilliant designers, blending contemporary lines with nostalgic of times.
Chic Practicality - French Style
Fermob - a bright, dynamic brand. Colours, Comfort & Charm. Metal garden furniture, from cosy 2 seat patio sets, to large outdoor dining tables. All stylish, extremely durable and perfect for outdoor living.
Orders - If a product is not in stock, then it can be ordered for you from the Fermob factory in France, at no extra charge. Orders which need to be placed with Fermob during the busy season, will have a normal period of 4-6 weeks for delivery. Orders may still be placed at the end of the season, but might not be delivered until the following Spring, sooner if a sufficient order is put together. Delivery* of our Fermob metal garden furniture is included in the price quoted and there are no hidden extras when you buy from Metallic Garden. The price you see is the price you pay. |
This is by no means an exhaustive list of Fermob's products. Fermob also have other really stunning ranges of garden furniture, which may not suit our website, but would suit your outdoor space perfectly. If you like any of the furniture featured on the Fermob Website and require a price, then please contact us and we will be happy to quote you.
Metal Garden Furniture - getting the quality right Metal Garden furniture such as patio sets and garden benches, are widely available from many sources and to suit many pockets, but what should you look for to ensure that the patio set or garden bench you are purchasing, is of the quality you desire? The price is usually a good indication, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for and with metal garden furniture it’s no different. But, when the price tag is high, what exactly is it that you are paying for? Usually it’s what’s under the surface that matters. The first question you ask regarding metal garden furniture, is usually, “will it be ok outside all year round”? If your garden bench or patio set has undergone a process which will prevent corrosion from taking a hold, then this is likely to be in the form of zinc plating, powder coating, or for really superior protection, a combination of both. Galvanising is the primary way that steel or wrought iron garden furniture is zinc plated. This process can protect an entire garden bench or patio set, firstly be acid dipping prior to plating, removing any surface impurities. The whole thing is then immersed into a bath of hot, molten zinc, ensuring that every part is coated. Unlike painting, galvanising is actually thickest at the most vulnerable areas, such as sharp edges and corners. This makes galvanising the most effective way to protect steel garden furniture against corrosion and is why it is favoured by metal garden furniture manufacturers such as Metallic Garden, who use it on their top of the range metal garden furniture. Electro-plating is an alternative to galvanising. A metal garden bench or patio set can be suspended in an electrolyte solution, together with a block of pure zinc. When an electrical charge is passed through the electrolyte, a thin layer of zinc is deposited onto the surface of the steel. As this layer is only a few microns thick, there is no loss of detail and the metal garden furniture requires no extra finishing. If left uncoated however, this zinc coating is insufficient by itself to achieve the highest level of protection required for metal garden furniture. Powder coating of metal garden furniture is where it gets really exciting. The huge number of colours available means that you can have any colour you desire. Modern powder coatings are tough, UV stable and offer excellent protection against the elements. Powder coating can be applied to bare steel, aluminium and zinc plating, making it perfect for any metal garden furniture. The powder is sprayed on and with the aid of an electro-static charge, it clings to the surface before being baked in a huge oven. This creates the smooth, even finish, which is most desired for metal garden furniture. The process of powder coating has become very sophisticated in recent times and when applied correctly, can give an unrivalled level of protection, even in the most aggressive of atmospheres, such as around a swimming pool or near the sea. Fermob is unrivalled when it comes to a quality finish and their metal garden furniture has a minimum of 12 months guarantee, with their top of the range products having 3 years cover. Back to top of page |
