Can theses umbrellas be used/converted for use as a patio umbrella?
1006855
Ours wasn't even good enough for a couple trips to the beach. It broke, therefore was returned. I wouldn't recommend this umbrella at all.
1006856
The center pole is thinner than a patio umbrella. But I don't think it would be tall enough for a patio umbrella. You need to stoop down to get under it on the beach. It has a corkscrew on the bottom of the pole. You would need to put something under it to make it taller. But as for a beach umbrella it is fantastic!!!!! We used it for 2 years now and in high winds its great. I think patio no, beach yes.
1006857
Depends on the base you have and the size of the opening for the pole to go in. The end of the umbrella is not squared off but is in the shape of an auger for screwing it into the ground or beach sand.
1006858
I would use it only as designed for the beach. Any other application would be a waste of money.
1401842
No. Unless they are protected from the rain and from freezing temperatures, then they could be used outside
516378
Umbrellas are at my other house; therefore, cannot measure at moment. However i used them at a convention at Qualcom Stadium...they were average size and adequate for shade. Hope this helps!
1654652
I would say no. I am going to use these outside outside though and just seal them up with silicone. I am sure the sun is going to eat up the rubber coating quickly. I have tested some outside and put in ziplocks and it worked even when raining. They work but I am not sure how long they will last.
1761866
I would like to do the same thing for my patio. I need your feedback about your experience.
1922819
Yes, you'll need to get a base for the umbrella. It seems Amazon sells everything, maybe they have them.
490172
Yes. Definitely. Depending on how large your umbrella is you might want two or three. That would look really nice too.
1996027
I bought the pair and hung a couple of chair swings on the covered patio. I can replace the chairs later with a porch swing later if I want.
864286
It sounds like that would work, but we use ours as a patio table umbrella with the top pole inserted into a metal tube.
1477680
There is a lot of light lost through the umbrellas. If its daytime, outside, I'd say yes. Otherwise, invest in an umbrella with better reflective ability, maybe box style. You'll also want to get stronger bulbs.
212878
I don't think so. They are fairly sturdy, but if there is major (gale force) wind, you might need to weigh them down with something. But just regular breezes won't be an issue.
1872997
Most definitely! I hung them on my patio. But be prepared to be disappointed with the colors, they're very dull. I had to repaint mine.
689879
You can use a stronger bulb. As long as it is fluorescent, you should not worry about burning the umbrellas. Just don't use regular incandescent bulbs.
700935
Only if the umbrella is very very light weight. The stand does not have a lot of weight, so it would not be a good choice to hold a typical patio umbrella - it would very likely tip over. Your best bet is to find an Umbrella stand with a larger base. Most patio umbrella stands are either made of heavy material or allow you to fill the base with sand to add weight.
2128745
No...Don't use outdoors. The shade is not heavy duty....I think outdoor weather might ruin them.
418608
You probably can but I've not tried! They are somewhat flimsy so keep that in mind when considering the possibility of using them that way. Good luck!
895464
They are for "outdoor" use but I don't think that these ones would last very long in the open with lots of rain and sun