I have an old aluminum lawn swing which needed a new canopy. The cushions were easy to replace but I need a canopy. I went to a hardware store and bought a vinyl roll up shade (could be bamboo) and placed it over the top of the swing. I tied it down with plastic slip ties. It has lasted over three years now and is easy to keep clean.
Brilliant Mary C on the roll-up window shade to replace my patio swing canopy!!! $20 window shade (plastic) & zip ties done in less than an hour.
Unroll, remove strings and bottom plastic "bar." Place over canopy, roll back up to desired length (bottom of shade without the bar or keep on if you want a bit of privacy), zip tie to frame! For added support I cut the bottom plastic bar & zip tied to middle of canopy as mine didn't have one. Then Steve came up with using pieces of the bar to support the zip ties on the top of the canopy.
Best part, it will not blow away as the wind goes thru the shade.
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Does anyone know an easy inexpensive way to replace the canopy that goes over a swing? Mine fell apart from just normal sun/weather exposure. The frame and rest of the swing is fine. I don't really want to have to replace the whole thing (too expensive) if I don't have to. Help!
By cshell
I wonder if you could use a vinyl table cloth or a shower curtain to somehow fashion a cover.
Outdoor fabric is sold at a discount by fabric.com, not a plug. I don't even live in the US. I just did a search and a lot of it is priced at 8.98 a yard and it's 54 inches wide.
I actually found a small childs tent that was just the right size to replace mine, at a yard sale. Take the measurements and you may find just the thing to work for you.
Pat
We had one of these swings also. And the top rotted off by the end of that first summer. I used an old twin size sheet to just pin it over the top frame.
I bought an inexpensive large piece of oil cloth (heavy table cloth covering in what ever pattern or color you chose) slightly larger than the width of the frame. Since it does not fray etc., simply cut out to fit around the corners, fold the edges and ends over and either glue, sew or use velcro to attach to frame. I used a plain darker color that complimented my seat cushions for mine and it worked great and looked good!
I brought material like vinyl looks like leather from Walmart in the fabric department in brought thread made for sew tough stuff in thicker needle in put on my swing top in it works two year still good water proof too i got tan. Hope this helps some one
Do you have any pics of what you did step by step? I am figuring out what to do with my canopy(ripped almost right away when we put it on swing & it was a replacement and brand new)! To keep the bottom bench part dry I placed heavy painters plastic on it and wrapped it around bench seat and taped it. It'll hold for a season before the sun & elements get to it. After a rain I just brush the water off of it and put down a sheet if anyone wants to sit on it.
Mine canopy cover keeps coming off especially in high winds. It has Velcro but it comes undone a lot what do u suggest to use to make it stay on??
You can use a vinyl tablecloth but they get mold and mildew on them and start to rot. You need something that can breath and dry if it gets wet.
Where can I buy a replacement canopy for a Garden Treasure 3-seat cushioned swing purchased from Lowe's; Model #GSS00132B? Lowe's no longer sells the item.
You have been afforded several links to replacement canopies but I did not see any canopies with your model number and other models may not fit your swing.
If you check this link you will see what type of information is needed to find the right canopy.
www.gardenwinds.com/
you may be able to contact some of these places and ask about your model but be very careful because return shipping for an incorrect fit will be expensive.
I would suggest you visit your Lowe's customer service center and find someone that can help you with this.
Otherwise you may have to do a lot of searching to find this canopy as I've been through this and sales people are not that knowledgeable about these products - and each model can be different.
There will be some models that are the same but you'll have to find someone that really knows about these items.
You may find one that you can use (but it may not fit correctly).
I believe Lowe's will get you in touch with the Garden Treasure company and they can tell you what canopy will fit your swing.
I am trying to find the canopy frame for the Garden Treasures Baja Swing purchased from Lowe's a few years back.
Jeri
Check out canopydoctor.com website. They show how to measure the canopy and cushions and quote you a price.
You may also want to check out www.gardenwinds.com, they have huge selection of replacement canopies for different kind of swings. They sell cushions too!
I have two swings and one BBQ grill with canopies and a gazebo where the cloth has either disintegrated or been torn to shreds by the cats. I would like to replace the canopies with something cat proof that will last. Are there metal canopies?
Any ideas?
I have not seen any metal replacements. You could call an awing company and they could have it custom made, but that may not be cost-efficient for you.
It sounds like you have met your limit but I do not believe they make metal canopies for swings and such.
They do usually make canvas replacements for probably all of your items but these will determinate over time even if the cats stay away. I do think they sell a product that can be sprayed on your canvas to help prolong the life. The sun and just outdoor weather will work away at it everyday.
As for keeping cats away, I believe you could use a commercial product to spray on the canvas. Most of these products have to be resprayed every 30 days.
I have seen several products for this purpose sold at Walmart, Home Depot, Target and others and it is possible they will work.
Here is an example:
www.amazon.com/
No metal canopies. Probably something you would have to DIY.
So maybe I am just missing something here, as there are no pictures of what your canopy looks like.
There are lots of metal structures that you can build or buy for your yard and place your item under to protect them from weather...like these examples:
www.walmart.com/
That said, the other solution if you must have canvas is to find something to keep the cats away from it.
Here are some safe cat repellents:
www.thesprucepets.com/
Amazon sells canvas in multilpe colors . 10 yds. 69 @ 50 bucks Im covering overhangs for old canopy swings . Also
Using 10 ft galvanized painted pipe cut in half and mounted with the canvas . Hope your oriject works out well. Tam
I live in a very windy area and the canopy that is currently on the swing acts like a parachute. When it is windy it pulls the swing over. Is there some kind of fabric or something the wind can flow through so this would not happen?
You could anchor the stakes with cement
Looks like you're not alone here Reference: forums.gardenweb.com/
Depending where you live (not sure if it rains often, but if it does then the sand option wouldn't be best)
- You can use 5 galloon jugs
- Cement blocks
- Strong sturdy bungee cords
- bucket with rocks
- Many more suggestions on the website
Good luck!
Hello..Im using a bamboo shade as a new canopy
. great shade...air flows through...plus extra bonus..alittle privacy...and under 20 bucks
.depending on size.. ..
How do I attach the vinyl outdoor shade to my swing for a replacement canopy cover?
Thanks.
I would use heavy duty zip ties. You can find them in the electrical department of any home improvement store.
Where can I purchase a durable top for an outdoor double glider? The frame over the glider is wood and is flat with a slight curve in the middle. The frame is 46" by 94". It is Amish made if that helps.
By Sharon K. from Central FL by Ocala
Gardenwinds.com carries them: www.gardenwinds.com/
I am looking for a replacement canopy for a three-seat hammock swing that I purchased from Walmart a few years ago. The canopy top resembles a gazebo top. It is stationary (does not pivot) and angles up from the four sides to a flat top in the center similar to a roof.
By Kathy D.
My canopy wore out on my swing. Well I had bought some twin fitted sheets a long while back very cheap. What I did was take two twin fitted sheets and take out the corners and hem with rubber off long side of each fitted sheet and I measured the canopy frame. Then I sewed the two pieces together. I was trying to make a new fitted sheet for my pillow top mattress.
Well, I couldn't get the flat sheet to fit right so I accidentally tried the new fitted sheet on my canopy frame and it fit perfectly. So now I have a cover again and I can change the pattern anytime I want. My frame happened to be the same size as my pillow top mattress. I was a little time consuming to tear out the old seams, but saved me a lot of money for a replacement.
How do you sew a cloth outdoor swing cover and a valance?
By max from Bemidji, MN
If you still have the old one, use it as a pattern or draw a pattern using the dimensions. I used shower curtains from thrift store/Goodwill to make cushion covers for my outdoor chair cushions. Maybe a tablecloth would work.
Where would I find a canopy for my two man recliner swing?
By Marjorie
I have a 6 foot x 12 foot worn/torn area on the front edge of my deck roll out canopy and need help. Can anyone come up with suggestions or a solution to repair it?
By Ang
This page is about making a replacement canopy for an outdoor swing. When the awning for an outdoor swing gets torn or tattered you may be able to fashion a new canopy.
This is a page about replacement canopy frame for garden treasures swing. With the proper measurements you may be able to order a replacement canopy frame.
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