How do I determine what kind of replacement sling I need?
Homecrest has made it easy to determine which collection your product is a part of. Here are three tools to help you with the identification of your product:
The Catalog Archive, found at homecrest.com/catalog-archive, is an invaluable tool for identifying replacements for resilient Homecrest outdoor patio furniture by allowing you to look through past catalogs. With the model number identified, use the Model Identification Guide to direct you to the replacement number needed.
The Model Identification Guide, found at homecrest.com/replacements, allows you to search (Ctrl-F) by model number, collection name, year of purchase and product type (i.e. glider, swivel rocker, etc). Once you have found your product,
refer to the “Replacement #” column to find the replacement number you need to use when placing an order. Note: Replacement arm and floor glides are also listed.
Products manufactured after 1998 have a manufacturing decal, which is located on the product’s metal frame. On the manufacturing decal, there is a set of digits. The first two digits indicate the week of the year the product was produced, the next set of digits represent the product’s model number and the last two digits are the year the product was produced. With the model number identified, use the Model Identification Guide to direct you to the replacement number needed.
What if I can't find my replacement sling using the tools Homecrest has suggested?
Most replacement baskets are low back and high back sling chairs that Homecrest has produced over the years. These chairs utilize four different replacement slings. Here is a quick way to identify replacements needed for these four types of chairs.
If you don’t know the model number by searching the Catalog Archive, Model Identification Guide or manufacturing decal, you will need to do a few visual identifications. The first characteristic is the style of cross bar. External cross bars will be visible at the top or in the top third of the chair back, whereas the internal cross bar will not be visible. The next characteristic to look for is the style of back. High back sling baskets will measure 29” to 32” while low back baskets measure 23” to 25”. When measuring your basket, start from the curve (in the back) to the top of the chair. After identifying the type of replacement sling you need, reference swatch labels or the fabric index in both the catalog and price list to identify fabrics that are available for your type of replacement.
If you are still in need of some help, you can visit a retailer with a picture of your set, along with a few measurements, or you can connect with us online to help you determine what you need.
