Maintain the glow: How to properly restore weathered teak furniture
Reclaimed teak is often a popular choice for garden furniture. However, over time, like most outdoor materials, this stunning wood can weather. But fear not! You can restore weathered wood easily using items you’ll most likely have at home. In this blog, we will discuss all the best ways to help you rejuvenate your weathered furniture just like we did with this old Valencia 3m reclaimed teak table, with just a few simple steps!
Step 1: Jet Washing
To effectively eliminate a significant amount of dirt, it’s important to begin by using a high-pressure jet wash on your furniture. Why is jet washing beneficial, you may wonder? Well, jet washing is a highly efficient method for completely removing any dirt, grease, or algae from your furniture. This is essential for preventing any additional damage and ensuring your safety. Additionally, it helps to enhance the appearance of the surface, resulting in a cleaner and brighter look.
Step 2: Sanding
Once you have washed your surface it is important to let it dry. You should leave it for around 24 hours before tending to it again, to ensure it has dried thoroughly. Once dried, you can proceed with sanding! If you’re using a sanding block, it’s best to sand in long, light, and even strokes along the grain of the wood. Be careful not to press too hard or you can cause gouging to the edge of your sanding block and of course, make sure to change the sandpaper to a new sheet as soon as it starts to lose its roughness and wear smooth.
Step 3: Golden Care
The third and final step when restoring your teak furniture is to use our Golden Care products.
Should I treat my teak furniture with teak oil?
One of the most important things we always say to our customers is to never use teak oil for teak products! This may seem a little backwards but hear us out… The reason for this is that teak alone is extremely high in natural oils. So, if you add oil to an already oil-rich product, you end up trapping a layer of moisture on top of the wood, which can cause that dreaded mold!
What is the best way to treat teak outdoor furniture?
That’s where Golden Care comes in! These water-based products are the perfect way to take extra special care of your teak furniture without causing damage and losing any of its quality. Helping to bring back the gorgeous golden hue that teak possesses, is our Golden Teak Cleaner! This formula is created to brighten and restore the natural appeal of teak wood. Unlike most teak cleaners on the market, this formula only requires a one-step process because it cleans and brightens all in one! What’s more, it's non-hazardous!
Of course, many of us choose teak for outdoor furniture because of its appeal and longevity. It’s also highly durable and does not require regular treatment. Over time, however, the golden hue we all love will turn into a silver-grey patina, but you can preserve its sun-kissed glow by using Golden Care products to clean and care for your teak furniture.
You don’t have to stop there! You can opt to use our Vintage Teak Protector; this is highly recommended for reclaimed teak and will help to maintain the darker colour of reclaimed and weathered teak for a longer period of time.
If you’re planning on restoring a teak dining table, we highly recommend our Invisible Wood shield. This product helps to prevent even the harshest of stains, from coffee and wine to ketchup and olive oil. This means that by using this product, in the event of a spillage, the table can be cleaned by simply wiping a damp cloth over the surface without causing damage.
