Keeping these teak bits in best possible nick?
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Any tips on what is my best chance of keeping these in this condition as long as possible? I know that teak doesn't like to stay this colour for very long, based on the table and chairs set I was given for a wedding present.
But maybe as these pieces are smaller, it's a more feasible option to keep on top of treating them with something?
The website they came from advises their own brand teak protector, and to avoid teak oil? Does that sound like the best thing to do? Or are they just trying to sell me their own product?
The two small pieces are removable so can be kept indoors easily, the coffee table not quite so easy to put indoors out of the rain each time.
But maybe as these pieces are smaller, it's a more feasible option to keep on top of treating them with something?
The website they came from advises their own brand teak protector, and to avoid teak oil? Does that sound like the best thing to do? Or are they just trying to sell me their own product?
The two small pieces are removable so can be kept indoors easily, the coffee table not quite so easy to put indoors out of the rain each time.
If you’re looking for a teak finishing rabbit hole to go down, hit some of the boaty forums, they love a bit of teak! Epifanes always gets mentioned, something like this, Classic teak stain, finished with some of their varnish if you want the full Rivera Aquarama look. Or you could leave it to age gracefully, it’s one of the most durable timbers out there.
AB said:
Be quite easy to cover it over when not in use. I do this with a teak table/chair set which is about 20 years old. Recently jetwashed, sanded and sprayed and brought back into great condition. Not quite as 'neat' for want of a better word as yours so the slightly rustic look works.
Yes, I did buy a cover for it. Although now I look at the website again, I realise I've bought the wrong one for the setup I've gone for. Dammit. UTH said:
AB said:
Be quite easy to cover it over when not in use. I do this with a teak table/chair set which is about 20 years old. Recently jetwashed, sanded and sprayed and brought back into great condition. Not quite as 'neat' for want of a better word as yours so the slightly rustic look works.
Yes, I did buy a cover for it. Although now I look at the website again, I realise I've bought the wrong one for the setup I've gone for. Dammit. I work with a company that sells loads of outdoor furniture. the quick answer is a cover with a pull string to stop it blowing off. The reality is all these outdoor arrangements really aren't suited to our climate. Those cushions (dispite whatever the company may say on their website) will need covers too to stay in good condition.
Edited by allegro on Monday 9th June 20:04
wolfracesonic said:
If you re looking for a teak finishing rabbit hole to go down, hit some of the boaty forums, they love a bit of teak! Epifanes always gets mentioned, something like this, Classic teak stain, finished with some of their varnish if you want the full Rivera Aquarama look. Or you could leave it to age gracefully, it s one of the most durable timbers out there.
I'm relatively new to wooden boat ownership at 25 years, in general, wooden boat owners rarely varish teak, its too oily and so the varnish doesnt stay on.See Wessex 2 part teak cleaner.
UTH said:
Any tips on what is my best chance of keeping these in this condition as long as possible? I know that teak doesn't like to stay this colour for very long, based on the table and chairs set I was given for a wedding present.
But maybe as these pieces are smaller, it's a more feasible option to keep on top of treating them with something?
The website they came from advises their own brand teak protector, and to avoid teak oil? Does that sound like the best thing to do? Or are they just trying to sell me their own product?
The two small pieces are removable so can be kept indoors easily, the coffee table not quite so easy to put indoors out of the rain each time.
It won't stay that bright for long but will mellow into a nice colour over the summer. But maybe as these pieces are smaller, it's a more feasible option to keep on top of treating them with something?
The website they came from advises their own brand teak protector, and to avoid teak oil? Does that sound like the best thing to do? Or are they just trying to sell me their own product?
The two small pieces are removable so can be kept indoors easily, the coffee table not quite so easy to put indoors out of the rain each time.
I'd wager it will be easy enough to remove the wood from the table for winter and store dry.
You can always scrub them as if boat decks through the season.
Danns said:
Wouldn t advise trying to varnish it like an Italian speedboat - at least not if you are trying to preserve the raw look, overall can see it looking plasticky if there s any depth to the finish.
I found a clear varnish really shows up the grain structure and gives a nice deep effect, depends on what you're after though.It's not difficult to robustly varnish if you do the right prep and use the right materials & process. It's just not quick to do it especially all the waits for drying.
dhutch said:
Dont oil them
Dont cover them
Stick them in a shed over winter
Thanks to everyone for their thoughtsDont cover them
Stick them in a shed over winter
I must say this idea is certainly the easiest option.......
Dumb question then, but is it just being left outside that makes teak fade/go that silver colour? As mentioned earlier my outdoor dining table and chairs have 'done the teak thing' and are now a very different colour from when I first got them, but they've been left outside all year long for a few years.....
UTH said:
dhutch said:
Dont oil them
Dont cover them
Stick them in a shed over winter
Thanks to everyone for their thoughtsDont cover them
Stick them in a shed over winter
I must say this idea is certainly the easiest option.......
Dumb question then, but is it just being left outside that makes teak fade/go that silver colour? As mentioned earlier my outdoor dining table and chairs have 'done the teak thing' and are now a very different colour from when I first got them, but they've been left outside all year long for a few years.....
You could sand it down every few months or seasons to expose fresh wood but ultimately the product is the exposed colour not the fresh cut colour.
UTH said:
dhutch said:
Dont oil them
Dont cover them
Stick them in a shed over winter
Thanks to everyone for their thoughtsDont cover them
Stick them in a shed over winter
I must say this idea is certainly the easiest option.......
Dumb question then, but is it just being left outside that makes teak fade/go that silver colour? As mentioned earlier my outdoor dining table and chairs have 'done the teak thing' and are now a very different colour from when I first got them, but they've been left outside all year long for a few years.....
Pleasure to apply, once a year with a micro fibre.
Have done my teak furniture that lives outside all year in it, still looks the same as when it was delivered without looking like it’s got a finish on it.
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