When left outdoors, the effects of the suns rays will 'bleach out' the timbers natural colour, gradually turning it a soft silvery grey colour. This silvery grey 'patina' which develops over time gives Teak Furniture a distinctive appearance. The silver grey colour resulting from this natural ageing process is considered to be very attractive, and allows the furniture to blend in well with many outdoor environments. Teak furniture left in this state is easily maintained needing no treatment to give many years of use.
Teak wood is one of the most popular types to use outside because of its durability. Since this type of wood is expensive, you will want to take the best care of it as possible.
Cleaning teak wood furniture is relatively easy. If the furniture slightly dirty, you can simply wash it off with a garden hose. If your teak wood furniture is very dirty, you will likely need to use soap, water, and a soft sponge. You should avoid using a hard brush as it will likely remove the gray color from the furniture if you wish to keep the graying process.
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Teak wood is naturally oily, so it won't require treatment to be used outside; however you should regularly apply teak oil or the recommended wood coating to your furniture so that it maintains its appearance. Protecting your teak wood furniture will help prevent stains settling into the grain. You need to make sure that the furniture has been cleaned and dried before oiling or protecting it using other approved coating it.
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Your teak wood product will occasionally get stains. If the stain is difficult to remove with soap and water, then you will likely need to sand it out. You can accomplish this by using a fine grade of sandpaper on your teak wood furniture. Sanding in the direction of the grain is a requirement. After sanding, you should apply more teak oil.
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Many people use covers to protect their teak wood furniture left outdoor. It is not recommended to use covers. If you use covers, moisture will likely become trapped beneath them. The furniture will also not get enough air to breathe properly. These conditions are perfect for mold to start growing on your teak wood furniture. Use only breathable furniture cover.
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You can help prevent mold from forming on your teak wood furniture by cleaning it regularly. Mold will feed on foreign substances like dirt if you fail to do this. If mold does start growing on your teak wood furniture, you can use a light bleach mix with water to remove it. You should allow the mixture to soak on the furniture for 20 minutes or so then spray it off with water prior drying it at ambient temperature.
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To extend the life of your teak, best is to keep your furniture undercover or inside when they are not used. Alternatively, keeping them outside may require a more regular maintenance.
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It is recommended to check all screws and tighten all fittings upon receipt of your furniture, then on average every six (6) months to prevent the frame from working loose and avoid possible cracks in the timber as a consequence.
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It is recommended to regularly clean the runner of extension tables to remove any accumulated dirt. This can be done by simply opening the table and hosing the table frame and rails using high pressure water flow to clean the dirt. Use a brush if necessary to remove difficult dirt.
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To restore the colour of teak wood that has aged significantly, you must sand surfaces with a light to medium grade sand paper or with an electric sander when working on teak tiles before cleaning and applying the desired finish.
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a) Our teak made products are presented natural, untreated. To maintain its appearance teak furniture, tiles or accessories will need to be re-oiled or protected using our recommended coating periodically. If you decide to re-oil your furniture you can purchase teak oil from your local supplier.
b) The furniture will need to be cleaned first and left to dry before applying any coating. Some areas may require sanding first prior to starting work.
c) The oil can be applied with a clean brush, starting from the top and working downwards. The surface should be left wet by the brush, but try to avoid leaving too much surplus oil behind as you work.
d) After a few minutes, the oil will start to become 'tacky'. At this point the surface of the furniture should be wiped down with a clean cotton rag, carefully removing all surplus oil.
e) One coat is usually sufficient, but you can apply a second coat if required, after a minimum of one hour for the first coat to dry. Once you've completed the oiling and the surface is touch dry, a second clean rag can be used to buff up the surface.
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For maintaining teak tiles, please refer to the Teak Tile section of this website.
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Sakkho recommends the sustainable water based wood coating Lignol® Teak Guard Marine offering an unmatched protection developed using nanotechnology.
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