Hole cane - There will be holes through the wood and the can will be visible on back/bottom of area caned. Press cane - Uses a spline in a grove around the area caned, will not go through the wood to back side. Rushing - Rope like or flat reed that is wrapped around bars on front, sides and back of area. Wicker - This is not not caning or rushing and is generally rattan type material wrapped and woven onto bamboo or metal frame. We do not normally do this service.
How much will it cost
Measure press cane - Measure width and length of the seat or area and multiply those together. That number provides square inches that are then multiplied times the rate listed on the main page. Count holes - count holes in wood around the caned area. Multiply that number times the hole cane rate from the main page. Measure rushing - Measure the widest width or length and multiply times the rushing rate on the main page.
FAQ
Why not repair a few pieces? - Old and new material will shrink and contract at different rates. In order to weave cane it needs to be wetted down and when it shrinks, will pull against old material and tear it. Finish on back of cane - It is not suggested to put any type of finish on cane. By blocking the material from breathing it will make it dry out and will make it brittle and unable to flex with use, reducing the life of the material. Put machine cane into holes - It is not possible to put machine cane into a seat with holes. The material will not align with the holes in the wood and can not be installed in a way that will last.
Maintenance
Sagging cane - Sometimes the center of an area may begin to sag or get slightly loose. The cane can sometimes be tightened by applying hot water to a towel then to the back/under side of the cane to get it damp. When the material dries it should shrink. This can only be done once or twice on the material. If it is very old cane this may not work at all. No kneeling, standing - Cane is very strong, but the pattern is not designed to take stress in a single place. So kneeling, standing or having small heavy objects placed on the seat may split or break the material. Minimize kids - Much like standing on a chair, having a medium size child sit on the seat regularly may stretch the material or break it. This is because a child's weight is not distributed and many chairs an adult body's weight will rest primarily on the wood frame around the seat.