Teak Furniture Care

Teak is an long lasting weather resistant hardwood. The naturally high oil content makes this wood stable when exposed to a range of climatic conditions.

Unfinished Teak Furniture

Untreated or unfinished teak weathers with time to a silver grey color & can be maintained fundamentally with a periodic cleaning to remove accumulated dirt & some stains.

A centuries elderly favourite of marine builders, teak has become popular for furniture manufacturing. Teak makes an excellent choice for outdoor furniture.

Using a warm water & soap or detergent solution, gently scrub the wood in the direction of the grain. Rinse thoroughly & permit to dry before use. Using a pressure nozzle on your garden hose will help to loosen most dirt & debris that has accumulated in corners & crevices.

Pressure washing your teak furniture ought to be completed with extreme care as destroy could result from the use of excessive pressure. A pressure of 1200psi or less is .

Fine-tune the nozzle to a fan pattern as against a tiny jet stream & maintain 6-10" between the nozzle & the furniture surface being cleaned.

Pre-wetting the furniture will help to soften dirt build up & need less pressure washing.

Pressure washing may raise the grain of the wood & need a light sanding with a medium-fine sandpaper when dry. Sand lightly, following the direction of the grain of the wood. Sanding across the grain will leave visible scratches & need additional sanding to remove these scratches.

Some outdoor furniture dealers offer teak furniture care kits from the manufacturer & home centers usually have similar kits available in the paint department.

Finished & Oiled Teak Furniture

Finished or oiled teak furniture will need regular care to maintain the finish. Following the manufacturers recommendation for the reapplication of the oil/finish whenever the color fades will help to preserve the new look of your outdoor teak furniture.

Most kits recommend a thorough cleaning & rinsing, allowing the furniture to dry , followed by a light sanding prior to the application of the oil or finish coat. Be positive to follow the manufacturers instruction to accomplish the best results.

Teak furniture makes an excellent choice for outdoor living & if properly maintained, will last a lifetime. In case you are unable to perform the regular maintenance, contact a professional refinisher in your area for assistance.