PALM CASUAL GUIDE

Your Complete Guide to Patio Furniture in Florida

From backyard barbecues to sunset cocktails, the right patio furniture turns your Florida home into a year-round retreat. Discover materials built for our climate, styles for every space, and factory-direct prices that make it all affordable.

Why Florida Homeowners Love Their Patios

Florida is not just a place to live — it is a lifestyle built around the outdoors. With more than 230 days of sunshine per year, patios become the heart of the home: where families share meals, friends gather around fire pits, and couples watch the sun sink behind the palms. The right furniture transforms these everyday moments into something worth coming home to.

For over 45 years, Palm Casual has understood what Florida patios demand. Our factory-direct approach means you get premium materials, expert craftsmanship, and prices that big-box stores and online retailers simply cannot match. With 22 showrooms across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, we make it easy to sit, touch, and compare before you buy.

OUR COLLECTIONS

Explore Our Patio Furniture Collections

Every collection is built for Florida conditions and backed by Palm Casual’s factory-direct guarantee.

Wicker Furniture

Hand-woven synthetic wicker over rust-proof aluminum frames delivers the classic coastal look without the maintenance. UV-resistant, rain-proof, and built to keep its color season after season.

Cast Aluminum

Ornate, solid, and virtually indestructible — cast aluminum patio furniture offers the elegance of wrought iron at a fraction of the weight. Perfect for formal outdoor dining areas.

Aluminum Sling

Lightweight aluminum frames paired with quick-dry sling fabric create the ultimate low-maintenance patio seating. Stackable, weather-resistant, and pool-friendly.

Poly Lumber

Made from recycled milk jugs, poly lumber furniture never needs painting, staining, or sealing. It resists fading, cracking, and insect damage in even the most humid Florida conditions.

Recycled Plastic

Eco-friendly and virtually maintenance-free, recycled plastic patio furniture is built from post-consumer HDPE. Heavy enough to stay put in storms, light enough on the environment.

HOW TO CHOOSE

How to Choose the Right Patio Furniture

Choosing patio furniture in Florida is not the same as shopping up north. Our subtropical climate, salt air, and intense UV rays demand materials and construction methods that other regions never have to consider. Follow these four steps to get it right the first time.

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Consider Your Climate

Florida’s combination of intense UV exposure, humidity above 70 percent, salt air near the coast, and sudden afternoon storms means every material choice matters. Look for UV-stabilized finishes, rust-proof frames, and fabrics rated for 1,000+ hours of direct sunlight.

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Measure Your Space

Before you fall in love with a dining set, measure your patio, lanai, or deck. Leave at least 36 inches of clearance around tables for comfortable movement. For conversation sets, plan for a 5-foot-diameter footprint per seating group.

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Choose Your Material

Wicker offers coastal charm with zero maintenance. Cast aluminum delivers old-world elegance and serious weight. Aluminum sling dries instantly — ideal for pool decks. Poly lumber and recycled plastic laugh off decades of Florida weather without a single coat of paint.

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Visit a Showroom

Online photos only tell half the story. Sitting in a chair, feeling the weave, comparing cushion firmness — these are things a screen cannot replicate. Palm Casual’s 22 showrooms let you try before you buy, and our factory-direct pricing means you never pay a middleman markup.

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Why Florida Families Choose Palm Casual

When you buy from Palm Casual, you buy directly from the factory. There are no importers, no distributors, and no retail markups inflating the price. The same chair that costs two or three times more at a chain store sits in our showroom at a price that makes you look twice.

We have been building patio furniture for Florida families since 1979. That is 45 years of learning what works in our climate, which welds hold up in salt air, and what cushion cores survive a thousand afternoons in 90-degree heat. Every lesson goes back into the product.

Walk into any of our 22 locations and you will find real people who know patio furniture — not seasonal retail staff reading spec sheets. They will help you measure, choose materials, and pick colors that work with your home. And when you drive away, you take your furniture with you. No six-week shipping wait.

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Quality That Stands Up to Florida

Florida is one of the hardest environments in the country for outdoor furniture. We engineer every piece to handle the unique combination of UV intensity, moisture, salt, and storm-force winds that define our state.

Our aluminum frames are welded — not bolted — for structural integrity that lasts decades. Powder-coat finishes are applied in multiple layers to resist chipping, fading, and corrosion. Sling fabrics are solution-dyed so color goes all the way through the fiber, not just on the surface. Poly lumber and recycled plastic contain UV stabilizers that prevent the brittleness and fading that destroy inferior products within a few seasons.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prepare my patio furniture for hurricane season?

Bring lightweight pieces indoors or to a covered garage. For heavier cast aluminum or poly lumber sets, stack chairs and secure cushions inside. Remove glass tabletops and store them upright in a padded space. Palm Casual’s powder-coated aluminum and solid poly lumber are among the most wind-resistant materials available.

What is the best way to clean patio furniture in Florida?

For most materials, a mild soap-and-water solution with a soft brush handles everyday grime. Wicker and aluminum sling can be rinsed with a garden hose. Poly lumber cleans up with household cleaners and no special sealants. Avoid pressure washers on wicker weave and sling fabric to prevent damage.

What does factory-direct pricing actually mean?

It means we manufacture our own furniture and sell it through our own showrooms — no wholesalers, importers, or third-party retailers adding margin at every step. The result is pricing 40 to 60 percent below comparable retail for the same quality materials and construction.

Which patio furniture material lasts the longest in Florida?

Cast aluminum and poly lumber are both exceptionally durable in Florida’s climate, often lasting 20 years or more with minimal maintenance. Cast aluminum resists rust, UV, and salt corrosion. Poly lumber, made from recycled HDPE plastic, will not rot, crack, splinter, or absorb moisture. The best choice depends on your aesthetic preference and usage.

Can I use indoor furniture on my covered patio?

It is not recommended, even under a roof. Florida’s humidity regularly exceeds 80 percent, which warps wood joints, rusts metal hardware, and breeds mold in upholstery not designed for outdoor conditions. Purpose-built patio furniture uses marine-grade fasteners, moisture-resistant cores, and UV-stabilized finishes that indoor pieces lack.

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Browse hundreds of styles built for Florida living — all at factory-direct prices you will not find anywhere else.