When choosing a new garden table, you'll increasingly come across the name Vironwood — for example with the popular Edison garden tables from Garden Impressions. But what exactly is Vironwood, and why do manufacturers choose it over regular wood? We explain in this article.
What is Vironwood?
Vironwood is a high-quality synthetic material used for garden furniture tabletops. It's designed to mimic the warm, natural look of (light) teak wood, without the drawbacks of real wood. Garden Impressions uses Vironwood for, among other things, the tabletops of the popular Edison garden tables.
Vironwood's properties at a glance
- Wood look: in colour and texture, hardly distinguishable from real (light) teak wood
- Low maintenance: no oiling or staining needed
- Weather-resistant: withstands sun, rain and temperature changes
- Stable: no risk of cracking, splintering or warping, as can happen with real wood
Why choose Vironwood? The key benefits
The biggest advantage of Vironwood is that you get the charm of a wooden tabletop without the time-consuming maintenance real wood requires. Where a teak table would need annual oiling to stay looking good, a Vironwood tabletop stays looking good for years without extra treatment. The material is also colourfast: it doesn't weather to a grey tone the way untreated wood often does.
Maintaining Vironwood: all you need to do
Maintaining a Vironwood tabletop is minimal. A damp cloth with mild soapy water is usually enough to keep it clean. No wax or oil is needed — that's exactly the ease that makes this material so appealing for those who'd rather enjoy their garden than maintain it.
Vironwood or would you rather have real wood?
The main difference lies in maintenance and long-term durability. The table below sets out the key differences:
| Vironwood | Real (teak) wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Damp cloth, nothing else needed | Annual oiling or treatment |
| Weather resistance | Very high, weather-resistant by design | Sensitive without regular treatment |
| Look | Mimics the look of light teak wood | Authentic, natural wood grain |
| Colourfastness | Stays colourfast | Greys without maintenance |
| Price | Generally more affordable | Generally more expensive |
If you value the purity of real wood more than convenience, choose wood; if you'd rather enjoy without maintenance worries, choose Vironwood.
Vironwood garden furniture at Boender Outdoor
At Boender Outdoor you'll find Vironwood tabletops in, among others, the Edison garden tables from Garden Impressions, available in round and oval shapes, in various sizes. Browse the full range of garden tables for the options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vironwood the same as polywood?
No, they're different materials. Polywood is often used for complete pieces of furniture (such as lounge sofas), while Vironwood was specifically developed for tabletops with a wood-look finish.
Can Vironwood stay outside during winter?
Yes, Vironwood is weather-resistant and can stay outside all year round. A protective cover does extend its lifespan and keeps the top extra clean.
Does Vironwood discolour in the sun?
Vironwood is designed to stay colourfast, unlike untreated wood, which often greys due to UV exposure.
