Caring for Teak Garden Furniture

Teak is a wood that will change in appearance over time and as a result of exposure to the weather. Covering your garden furniture during sustained periods of non-use can help slow this process, as will storing the furniture away in a shed or garage where space permits.

 

Teak will however weather, with its original rich honey colour fading to a silvery grey. This fading is an entirely natural process and is not a sign that your garden furniture is defective or requires any treatment to prolong its life. You can leave it at the silvery grey stage if desired, without any implication for the lifespan of the furniture.

 

You can, however, restore the honey colour with the use of a good quality pure teak oil. It should, however, be used sparingly as Grade A teak already has a high oil content and over application will result in an uneven and unattractive finish. We recommend the following:

 

  1. Firstly, remove any dirt or residue that has built up on the garden furniture. Do this using warm soapy water, avoid stronger cleaning materials which may damage the fibres of the teak.

 

  1. If the furniture has weathered so that any of the surface has become rough to touch, use a fine grained sandpaper to restore the smooth finish.

 

  1. Apply the pure teak oil with a soft cloth and use sparingly. Pay particular attention to joint areas and ensure the spread of oil is even

 

  1. Remove all excess oil with a dry soft cloth

 

  1. Allow the furniture to completely dry before use

 

  1. Repeat once a season as required.

 

There is no need to stain Grade A teak garden furniture and we would recommend that such garden stains be avoided.

 

 

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