I am often asked about cleaning up and/or fixing blemishes on teak
furniture. What is the finish on teak tabletops (veneer and/or solid)
and chairs.

thanks,
Len

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I am often asked about cleaning up and/or fixing blemishes on teak
furniture. What is the finish on teak tabletops (veneer and/or solid)


Who knows (other than the manufacturer)?

Best bet is lacquer or oil. If the finish is hard and shiny it is probably
lacquer; if not, it *may* be oil. Lacquer thinner will tell you for
sure...if it melts the finish then it was lacquer.


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On Dec 25, 11:55 am, " wrote:
I am often asked about cleaning up and/or fixing blemishes on teak
furniture. What is the finish on teak tabletops (veneer and/or solid)
and chairs.
....

A seal coat of shellac will allow virtually any finish of choice to be
applied over it.

Interesting timing for the question; there's an article in current FWW
on finishing oily woods in one of the shorter columns that's got good
background information.

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