| Another common material that is used in | | | | non-porous ; |
| manufacturing of living room furniture is steel. | | | | 4. It can be cleaned easily ; |
| Steel is a hard metal. It is formed with a mix of | | | | 5. It's appearance is aesthetic ; |
| iron and smaller percentages of different metals | | | | 6. It's surface is bright and can be easily |
| and carbon. Steel furniture is not only durable but | | | | maintained ; |
| also strong and elegant. When the living room | | | | 7. It has value in the long run. |
| decor complements the steel furniture, it looks | | | | Some of the disadvantages of steel furniture are : |
| attractive. | | | | 1. It's cost is high ; |
| Traditional, contemporary, modern and antique | | | | 2. It is difficult to fabricate ; |
| styles of steel furniture are available. Splendid | | | | 3. It is difficult to weld ; |
| craftsmanship equipped with perfect finish make | | | | 4. The process of final finishing and polishing is |
| steel furniture the right choice for your home. | | | | very costly. |
| This furniture is powder coated with polyester | | | | Caring for your steel furniture : |
| coating, nylon coating and epoxy coating that can | | | | Unlike other types of furniture steel furniture can |
| be easily painted and other colors of furniture can | | | | be maintained easily : |
| be easily obtained. | | | | 1. Just dry mop the surface of the steel furniture |
| Silver plate, brass plate, chrome plate, pewter, | | | | regularly to maintain the shine and look ; |
| patina, nickel, copper and black nickel are the | | | | 2. Household cleaners can be used to clean this |
| different types of finishes thatare obtained on | | | | type of furniture ; |
| steel furniture. | | | | 3. This type of furniture can be cleaned and |
| As in other types of furniture, steel furniture has | | | | polished by applying vinegar on a cloth and wiping |
| got it's own advantages and disadvantages. The | | | | the surface clean ; |
| advantages of steel furniture are : | | | | 4. Club soda can be used to rub off heat stains or |
| 1. It is highly resistant to corrosion ; | | | | streaks from steel ; |
| 2. It is resistant to heat and fire ; | | | | 5. Coarse abrasives, metallic scourers, and |
| 3. It's surface is not only hygienic but also | | | | abrasive powders are best avoided. |