Are these aluminum or metal? I ask bc I want to know if they are suitable for outdoor? Aluminum corrodes which I don't mind but steel & metal rust wan
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I am using my chairs inside and are the gunmetal finish. Just from the look of them I think they would rust outdoors but I do not know this for fact. I do have factory painted bistro chairs outdoors all year around and they definitely have a different finish than the my Amelia Metal Café chairs. Maybe you can research a clear coat you can do yourself. I am very pleased with my chairs, they look great and the price was excellent. Sorry I couldn't give you a definite answer.
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I bought these last summer and have them on our cottage screened in back porch.I assume they are not aluminum because they were so reasonable in price! and quiteheavy. While stackable they do scratch and the white "primer" shows thru. It does not reallybother me because it is only minor. I'm not sure I have been much help, but I love the chairs.
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I could assure you they're not plastic... They're metal but cheap metal it says stainless yet still rusts
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I do not know if they will rust because I live in Phoenix and they are always in the shade. I had problems with the plastic because in the summer it gets so hot here, the plastic does not seem to hold up.
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Jwill, I can't say for sure. Mine show no signs of rust, but they are kept inside and dry. At the price I can not imagine that they are made of high quality stainless steel, so my guess is they will rust if left in an environment that would promote rust.
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I don't think they are steel--they are lightweight. No rust. We've had the set for two years and they still look new.
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Hi. We have had 5 of these in our garage for 2+ years, in the Seattle area and have had no rust issues. My husband LOVES them. Hope that helps.
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If you use them outside I would spray them with a clear sealent otherwise after a while I think they would probably rust.
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Feels like aluminum. I had mine out all winter long and we had a lot of snow and rain in the northeast. Not a spec of rust on it!
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They are aluminum and aren't rusting at all. I'm pretty sure aluminum won't rust. I'm not sure about the coastal areas but I do have mine around my pook which is salt water. They are very pretty and heavy pieces. I hope this helps!
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So these must be steel tins, right? Not aluminum since magnets do not stick to aluminum??thanks so much!
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So far no corrosion on mine, they have been in use for 3-months outside in very cold temperatures and lots of snow
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Do not even hesitate on buying these. They are awesome. I purchased these not too long ago. I luv them. I also purchased them last year for a friend, no rust at all. Hope this helps.
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I would not have these outdoors at all. They are a great quality but they will rust outside.
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We've had ours for a year now and through snow and rain they haven't rusted yet. Good luck!
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Ours has been outside in all weather conditions. No rust although I think it is cast aluminum.
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they're metal. they could be used outdoors (i don't know what you're intention is) but, they're not going to take a lot of beating.
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They say they are stainless steel. I've had mine about a year with no rust. I use them alot to trim weeds and grass along the outer border of my garden where the mower won't reach so they are wet alot. Stainless steel will be attracted to a magnet since it is steel.