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How to Restore Teak Furniture to its Former Beauty
By Anna Young
Outdoor furniture made from teak wood is a popular and classic choice; it looks marvelous, is durable and stands up well to the elements. When teak furniture is new it has it is the color of honey, but it weathers to a silver-gray over time. Some people prefer the look of aged teak furniture, but if you would like to restore your furniture back to its original finish here is what you need to know. Start by Cleaning the Wood
Before you can restore teak furniture you need to gently clean the surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and water. Use a soft bristle brush dipped in the solution to gently scrub away the gray patina. On furniture that is only a few seasons old, this cleaning may be all you need to do to restore the original color. But if your furniture has been around for some time, you may need to remove the topmost layer of wood with a chemical stripper formulated for wood; or, you can use fine-grit sandpaper to remove a thin layer of the weathered teak. To sand the surface, clean it first and allow it to dry completely. Then gently sand in the direction of the wood grain taking care not to create gouges or sand too much of the surface away. Restore the Finish with Teak Oil
An application of teak oil over the cleaned wood will brighten the wood and restore it to its original luster. While teak oil will make your teak furniture look pristinely beautiful once again, it will not protect the wood from turning gray once again as it is exposed to the weather. Many owners of teak wood furniture use teak oil on a regular basis to keep their furniture looking new even though it doesn’t provide protection from sun and rain. How to Protect Teak Wood Furniture
After all your hard work to clean, restore and oil your teak furniture, you’ll want to keep it looking good for as long as possible. The only way to preserve the honey wood color of your teak wood is to protect it from the outdoor elements as much as possible. Waterproof covers are a very good option during those months of the year when you use your outdoor furniture; the covers protect the furniture from rain and the fading and drying effects of the sun. If you have no place to store your teak furniture in the winter months, the covers can be used throughout the cold season to protect the furniture from rain, ice and snow. Whenever possible you should bring your teak furniture indoors for the winter, storing it in a basement or attic space or garage. If moving to an indoor area that is heated, bring the furniture in before it turns very cold outside so that the wood has a chance to acclimate to the warmer indoor weather as sudden temperature changes can cause the wood to crack. Or you can ease the transition by leaving the furniture in a garage for a few days before bringing it indoors. An unheated garage is also an ideal place to store your teak furniture for the winter if you have available space. Teak wood outdoor furniture is more costly than outdoor furniture made of metal, composites, or resin. You can protect your investment and preserve the beauty of your teak furniture by following these simple steps. Photo from Flickr - "Lava Lamp" courtesy of
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Teak makes a beautiful wood floors too. I remember a wood floor we were refinishing and I was the only one who knew why the oil urethane wasn't drying. The oil in teak can cause lots of problems with polyurethane.
Thanks Anna! I didn't know any of this. If one happens to have a big enough Lanai (did I spell that right?) where this furniture resides (say in northern Ohio), how much of a difference does that make to the deterioration of the finish?
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