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How To Restore the Colour of Your Old Furniture with a Gas Burner

  • Jun 4
  • 3 min read

Learn how to bring life back to faded outdoor furniture using a gas burner. Easy, fast, and effective for eco recycled plastic furniture.


Restore Old Plastic Furniture Colour Using a Gas Burner
Restore Old Furniture Colour Using a Gas Burner

Ever looked at your faded outdoor bench and thought, “Shame, it used to look so lekker”?

Yeah, we’ve all been there.

I’m INSERTPERSON, and let me tell you — before you even think of painting, tossing, or replacing that old piece, grab a gas burner and give this method a try.

It’s the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to restore the original colour of your eco recycled plastic furniture. No fluff, no special tools — just real results.


Why Does Eco Furniture Fade in the First Place?

Even though our eco recycled plastic furniture is tough, UV rays are even tougher over time.

Sun exposure slowly dulls the outermost layer, especially in high UV zones like here in JHB. What you're seeing isn’t damage — it’s just surface fading. The actual material underneath? Still solid.

Good news: you can fix the colour without paint, stain, or weird chemicals.All you need is a gas burner and a steady hand.


What You’ll Need:

  • A standard gas burner (like a handheld blowtorch — you can grab one from any hardware store)

  • A clean cloth

  • Optional: gloves and a face mask for comfort/safety

  • And of course — your faded furniture

Make sure the surface is dry and free from dirt or sand. You don’t want to trap any grit into the plastic.



How It Works (And Why It’s So Clever)

When you lightly heat the faded plastic, you're not melting it — you’re just warming the surface enough to reactivate the original pigment just under the top layer.

A bit of heat, and boom, the rich colour comes back to life — instantly.


Step-by-Step: Restoring with a Gas Burner

  1. Clean the furniture.Wipe it down with a damp cloth to remove dust and grime. Let it dry fully.

  2. Fire up your burner.Keep the flame small and controlled — you’re not braaing the bench.

  3. Start at one edge.Hold the flame about 10–15cm from the surface and move in smooth, sweeping motions.Don’t hold it in one spot — keep it moving to avoid burning the plastic.

  4. Watch the magic.As you move across the surface, the original colour will begin to return.It’s weirdly satisfying — kind of like power washing, but with fire.

  5. Take your time.Go section by section. Stop every now and then to check your work in the light.

  6. Cool it down.Once you’re happy, let the furniture cool naturally for a few minutes. That’s it.

What to Expect

You’ll notice a deeper, richer colour almost immediately.It won’t look brand new, but it’ll look fresh, revived, and proud to sit in your space again.

It’s a fantastic trick for benches, tables, picnic sets — basically any piece made from recycled plastic.

Tips for Best Results

  • Don’t rush. It’s not a race. Slow, even passes are key.

  • Don’t use on painted furniture. This trick only works on bare eco plastic.

  • Avoid flame contact with stickers or logos. They’ll melt.

  • Try it on the underside first. Just to get a feel for the heat and reaction.

How Often Can You Do This?

As needed.Once or twice a year is usually plenty.It doesn’t damage the plastic — you’re just freshening the surface.

And because our eco recycled plastic furniture has colour mixed all the way through, there’s no coating or paint to worry about.


Need Help or New Furniture? We’re Here.

If your furniture’s beyond revival, we’ve got plenty of eco-friendly replacements with a 20-year material warranty and 1-year manufacturer warranty.

But if you’re just looking to give your space a quick glow-up — this burner method? Game changer.

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