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Teak outdoor furniture
Many people love the warm, elegant look of
Teak furniture. Untreated, it will age to a sliver-gray tone with a raised
grain. Regardless of whether you let it age naturally or treat it to
maintain that warm soft texture, you must keep it clean! To do this, you
simply need to hand wash it with a mild soap and warm water. I recommend
that you do not pressure wash Teak, as this may damage the wood. Using steel
wool will leave behind tiny particles that may embed into the furniture and
begin to rust. Wire brushes and other abrasive materials may damage the
wood. Therefore, hand washing with a soft rag or sponge is the best means of
washing Teak outdoor furniture. If you have some stubborn stains, use a very
fine grade sandpaper, sanding with the grain. If your Teak furniture has
aged naturally, sanding will restore the sanded area to the fresh Teak color
and shade, but this will gradually fade into the naturally aged silver gray.
If you prefer to keep your Teak garden, patio and outdoor furniture looking
like new, there are several options available. However, before using any of
the following methods, you should thoroughly wash the furniture and let it
dry completely.
* Wood Sealer - wood sealers block the pores of the wood keeping dirt and
moisture out. To keep the warm colors of Teak, use a sealer with ultra
violet inhibitors. UV rays are what cause the change in color. If you use a
wood sealer, you should apply it at least annually..
* Stain - many different colors of stain are available. Some with and some
without UV inhibitors. To keep the natural warm shades of your Teak
furniture, two coats of a clear stain with UV inhibitors should be applied
annually. However, keep in mind that any "stain" is permanent, so if you
decide to use a stain with color, you are stuck with it..
* Oil - Teak or linseed oil is not recommended for Teak outdoor furniture as
the excess oil may cause mildew on the furniture. Also, oil will not keep
the Teak from changing to the silver gray color. It will only slow down the
natural aging process and repel water. However, there are some instances in
which a light coat of Teak Oil may be necessary example after sanding
naturally aged Teak down to the original warm amber shade or after the
natural oils have depleted.
* Paint - painting Teak outdoor furniture is not recommended. All paint will
eventually blister and peel. Paint traps moisture in the wood. If you wish
to change the color of your Teak garden, patio and outdoor furniture, and
teak outdoor furniture consider staining it.
* Sanding - sanding your teak outdoor furniture with a very fine grade
sandpaper will return it back to its original shade. Be sure to sand with
the grain and have plenty of sandpaper on hand. Since Teak wood naturally
contains oil, the sandpaper will quickly fill up with wood particles and you
will find yourself sanding harder and longer if you do not grab another
piece of sandpaper. Once the desired results are accomplished, put a very
light coat of Teak oil on the furniture, making sure to wipe away any excess
for any
outdoor wood furniture.
Whether you let your Teak outdoor furniture age naturally or prefer to keep
the warm color and tones it had at the time of purchases, it will be
something you will enjoy with your family and friends for a very long time.
Global Outdoor Furniture Supplies Inc.
Address:.
777 B.Cuizon Compound, Upper San Vicente,
Lilo an, 6002
Cebu, Philippines
Landline:. +63 32 3200383
Fax:. +63 32 4246690
Mobile Ludwig:. +63 917 6244667
Grace:. +63 929 5308459
Email:. globaloutdoorfurniture@gmail.com
Skype:. contractfurniture
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