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CARE & MAINTENANCE
We are often asked about the best ways to care
for Teak Furniture. Because of the hard and yet forgiving nature of the
timber it will withstand a great deal of abuse. But it will also repay a
little tender loving care, so you may care to read through this page
and pick up a few hints.
Generally, you can buy our Teak Garden
Furniture in one of two conditions:
Fine
sanded
Oiled with Teak
Oil.
Fine Sanded
If you buy your furniture fine sanded it will
have only the natural color of the wood coupled with the raw natural
texture of the teak grain. The untreated timber is a very pleasant
yellowy-brown olive color when still fresh.
If your furniture
is to be used indoors, and away from a lot of natural sunlight, over a
period of time -perhaps six months to a year - the wood will gradually
become a darker shade of brown.
If on the other hand the furniture
is left outdoors, the effects of the suns rays will 'bleach out' the
timbers natural color, gradually turning it a soft silvery grey color.
This silvery grey 'patina' which develops over time gives Teak Furniture
a distinctive appearance. The silver grey color 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, and needs no
treatment whatsoever to give many years of service. And this is about as
easy as a maintenance schedule as its possible to get!
Teak Oiled
If you buy your
furniture already oiled with teak oil it will have a darker than normal
mid brown color and a soft sheen. Teak wood is of itself naturally oily
and requires no treatment to be used indoors or outdoors, and the use of
teak oil won't increase the life of the timber. It does change the
color somewhat and it can also help a little to prevent stains from
seeping into the timber grain. It will slow down the greying effect
caused by ultra violet rays.
To maintain its appearance teak oiled furniture
will need to be re-oiled periodically. If you decide to re-oil your
furniture you can contact us for supplies of teak oil, or buy from your
local supplier. A basic method for oiling is as follows:
The furniture
will need to be cleaned first [see below] Afterwards ensure that it is
nice and dry before starting to oil. Have a good look around the
furniture first and attend to any areas requiring sanding before
starting work.
You will need some teak oil, a clean 1" or 2"
paint brush, some clean cotton rags, good light and plenty of space to
work in. It can be a little messy so be sure to wear some overalls, and
wearing household gloves to keep the oil off your hands is a good idea
as well.
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.
After a few minutes - maybe 5 - 15 depending on
the ambient temperature, 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.
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.
Please be sure to dispose of any used rags and
cleaning cloths carefully, and in accordance with the instructions from
the oil manufacturer.
Cleaning Teak
Furniture
If your Teak furniture requires cleaning this
can be done with a normal household bristle brush [not too hard] and
some warm mildly soapy water. Wash down afterwards with clean water.
There are also proprietary cleaners on the market which can also be used
to clean off various deposits and accumulated dirt and stains.
We do not
recommend the use of high pressure hoses, and steel wool or steel wire
brushes should not be used at all as any residue left in the grain will
rust and discolor the wood.
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