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Comment on About The Care and Feeding of Teak Wood by admin

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:51:31 +0000

Teak is an extremely durable hardwood. You betcha, that is why it was used for hundreds of years for ship hulls and decking. It didn't need to be finished because there were no finishes that would hold up in the outside environment where ship hulls and decks live. It really worked well as decking because the unprotected teak wood developed deep checking which allowed the water on the deck to be channeled out from under sailors feet and shoes so that they didn't hydroplane on the water and fall overboard. It also had to be swabbed almost daily to keep mold from growing on the unprotected wood. Now there is now a wide variety of oils, waxes, sealers and finishes to keep teak wood from checking, turning black with mold and turning dirty gray. Unfortunately, the oils actually promote mold growth, the waxes need to be reapplied very often after first being removed. Sealers and most finishes peel off and blister and the remains need to be sanded off to restore the finish with more sealer finishes. There is on alternative and even it needs to be reapplied yearly to maintain it integrity and beauty. It's called TeakGuard. Try it. I thing you will like it.

Comment on Is TeakGuard Finish Slippery On A Boat? by RyanLincoln

RyanLincoln — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:43 +0000

The natural beauty of teak, with its rich, golden-brown luster and its resistance to the elements, is a result of the natural oils it contains. Sun, salt, water and wind oxidize the oil content on the surface, breaking it down. In clean air, untreated teak weathers to an ash grey, but where most boats are moored, the assault of modern-day air pollutants quickly turns bare teak nearly black. Obviously, keeping the wood looking like new needs considerable maintenance, but the natural, golden beauty of teak is the main reason it is chosen for boat building. How to Remove Water Stains

Comment on Is Your Teak White or Baige? by RyanLincoln

RyanLincoln — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:09:42 +0000

Clean your teak wood as thoroughly like feasible using any bronze wool pad, restoring each silvery gray or white colorations to the natural beige color of the wood. If plain water remains never adequate to get the wood satisfactorily fresh, utilize only cleaners with oxalic acid as the active ingredient, such as specifically produced teak cleaners. Additional common chemicals including sodium hydroxide can damage the wood also decrease its quality. Wood Care

Comment on Things You Should Never Do To Your Teak by RyanLincoln

RyanLincoln — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:24:26 +0000

When your new teak furniture arrives, let it sit in its natural element, this will let your teak furniture adjust to the new environment. This gives your teak furniture a chance to become accustomed to humidity, sunlight, and other natural environment conditions. Wood Polish

Comment on About The Care and Feeding of Teak Wood by RyanLincoln

RyanLincoln — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:59:27 +0000

Teak is an extremely durable hardwood. It requires little care and no preservatives or treatment of any kind to protect it from the elements. Natural teak will gradually weather to a handsome silver gray color if left outdoors. If your teak wood products or 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. wood polish

Comment on Is Your Teak White or Baige? by admin

admin — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:40:11 +0000

Unfortunately, this is a labor intensive solution that needs to be repeated at least 2 times a year and removes some wood each time it is executed. TeakGuard on the other hand only needs to be cleaned once (the first time it is applied) and only rinsed off and re-applied once per year.

Comment on Is Your Teak White or Baige? by teakwood

teakwood — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:53:08 +0000

Best way to take care of your outdoor teak wood furniture.

If you plan to leave the furniture outside all year round,you must ensure that it is robust enough to withstand extremes of weather.The specifications for the materials construction and finish needs to be very different from that of pieces for interior use.

Left on its own without maintenance,teak wood furniture will weather and eventually turn a soft grey colour and sometimes it will turn a greenish colour.In order to prolong the life and appearance of your teak wood furniture, it is vital that you treat the wood atleast once a year.The best way to treat teak furniture is:

1.Wash it with a mild soap and warm water.You can use any mild soap or detergent.Washing the wood removes the surface dirt and also mold,mildew and surface oxidation.

2.Rinse the wood with a garden hose,(don’t use a jet wash) thoroughly to remove all dirt and soap residue and let the furniture dry overnight.

3.Sand down the wood with a fine grain sandpaper.Sand with the grain ,never against it.Only sand enough of the teak wood surface, so that it exposes its natural colour of the wood.

4.Wipe of all the residual sawdust, using a clean, dry soft cloth.Be sure to clean the sawdust in corners and where the pieces of teak wood overlaps.

5.Use a soft-bristle paint brush to apply a coat of teakwood oil to all of the exposed surface.Apply oil liberally, don’t over saturate the wood.

6.Allow first coat to dry for a least one day, then apply the second coat.Continue until your teak furniture is the colour you want it to be.
With a little bit of maintainence and care you should get many years of enjoyment from your outdoor teak furniture.

Malkit Ram
Publisher,allteakboutique.com

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