Sun Loungers

[kalkanbelle]

Can anyone recommend the best type of sun lounger that will withstand plenty of use and not collapse if anyone who weighs more than a feather lies on them.  We have not had much luck with the wooden type as the slats are constantly breaking and needing repair.  Any recommendations please?

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[lynda]

On the same subject we are in Kalkan at the moment and desperately need new covers. Know that when we get them in whatever colour we choose they will fade within weeks next summer 

I know you can get fadeproof covers!!?? but can someone please tell me where and the cost.

[hobbo]

Interesting post... what frequency are owners replacing these items.. I have budgeted on replacing sun bed cushions every 2 seasons (we went for a beige that wouldn't fade but would possibly mark and so need replacing) the wooden loungers are probably 6yrs old and at the end of this season I may replace with new (wooden) rather than repair and re-stain..

[Chris S]

On a similar topic, I have just been informed by my villa manager that my synthetic rattan terrace furniture has melted over the summer and is now useless.  I havn't seen it myself but will be coming to Kalkan later this month to sort out the problem.
It is white and just two and a half years old ( 3 summers).
Similarly, my 6 bean bags have also disintegrated over a period of 2 summers.
Is this rate of degradation normal.  This could be an expensive exercise but I want my guests to have good facilities on their holidays.
Any suggestions for replacements welcome

[lynda]

Same problems here!!!

 Beanbags only lasted one summer! Definitely wouldn't buy them again.

Rattan roof terrace furniture hasn't melted yet but it's only been 2 summers!! Maybe we have that to come? However the seats and cushions on the furniture, which seem to be a similar material to sunlonger covers but maybe not so thick, have completely disintegrated in the sun. In Kalkan now and have started looking for some other type of material to cover them in. Any suggestions very much welcomed

[headroom]

Re sunbeds, we originally thought about wooden but discounted due to the yearly maintenance of restaining/varnishing also the weight issue for people dragging them around, so we plumped for the white plastic ones (circa 125 TL), they are easily washed they have lasted well, we bought eight 7 years ago and have replaced maybe four during that time. Together with good quality mattresses they are quite attractive too.
  With regard to where to buy mattresses and covers we have found the best place to be the material shop on the right hand side of the road heading out towards Akbel, we recently replaced both them and beanbags and the guy said the material is gauranteed not to fade for three years (we'll see!) he also speaks quite good English which helps enormously as my Turkish is not brilliant to say the least.
 

[Cosetta]

In 8 years we have only had to replace 4/8 sunbed covers, 2 umbrellas and 2 large awnings on one of our terraces (however, they are kept inside in the winter).  The man on Kalamar Road just next to Kaptan makes custom covers, umbrellas and awnings.  He does a superb job, is on time, is reasonable in cost and has a selection of fabrics.

I have had quite a bad experience with curtains made by the man in the textile shop on the right going to Akbel, but I haven't bought anything ready-made there so cannot comment on that.

[lynda]

Thank you Headroom and Cosetta.

Both replies really helpful and we shall have a look at both shops.