What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

Typically, we use teak with the expectation that it will age to a silver
color, so no surface finish is applied. It is possible to stain, and spar
varnish is probably your best bet for protection in the outdoors. Any
finish is going to change the color, somewhat, so test in an inconspicuous
area, first.

Kevin
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"James" wrote in message
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What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ? Is treating with teak oil desirable ? Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ? What is most frequently
method used ? Thanks

Teak oil. Teak is the best wood for boats, water does not destroy it, or,
it takes a very long time.

Alex

Thanks, Kevin, Alex and Bill for the information and education.
I now have a better understanding of what to do.

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:23:29 GMT, James wrote:

What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

"James" wrote in message
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What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

A decent teak oil will work, but you have to do it often. I gave up on my
teak bench and now it is silver.

Try your same posting on rec.cruising (serious boating hangout), or try to
get to a marine store.

If you want to seal it you can try Cetol (by Sika), or some equivalent. It
is pricey , but it will hold up to the UV and water. This is more like a
varnish than oil. Again, you have to do it often and should start with
multiple coats.

Good luck.

Bill

"Bill" wrote in message
If you want to seal it you can try Cetol (by Sika), or some equivalent. It
is pricey , but it will hold up to the UV and water. This is more like a
varnish than oil. Again, you have to do it often and should start with
multiple coats.

If you want to use Cetol, get the Cetol light. I used the regular marine
grade and it darkened the cypress more than I liked. It actually hides the
grain like a stain more than like a clear poly or oil finish The "light" is
not supposed to darken as much.

Penofin oil is supposed to be good also. I used it on some mahogany this
years. Since it has only been maybe 6 weeks, I'm reluctant to say how good
it is long term. It does look good and does not cover or block the grain
like the Cetol did. The Penofin does have UV blockers. They do have a web
page with more information.
Ed

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:23:29 GMT, James wrote:

What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

You are fighting nature to retain the color. But, you can use a UV
clear protectant every year. I use CWF.

Teak oil works but you will have to redo it from time to time. We used it
and other products on our sailboat and oil works as well as anything. Go to
a good marine store and they can provide an mild acid treatment that will
return grayed teak to a golden color. The oil will enrich the gold. It
ususally grays anyway in 1-2 years. We tried spar varnish too and it tends
to lift after a while.



"James" wrote in message
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What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

James wrote in message . ..
Thanks, Kevin, Alex and Bill for the information and education.
I now have a better understanding of what to do.


Before you use teak oil, read the label. Probably it is just
diluted linseed oil. Tung oil is probably better than linseed,
but read the label. An oil _finish_ usually is diluted oil and
100% pure oil is typically a better buy. You can dilute it
cheaper yourself if you like.

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"Bill" wrote in message ...
"James" wrote in message
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What is proper method of protecting outdoor teak furnaure to retain
original color ?
Is treating with teak oil desirable ?
Is staining possible ?
I would like to prevent wood from graying ?
What is most frequently method used ?
Thanks

A decent teak oil will work, but you have to do it often. I gave up on my
teak bench and now it is silver.

Try your same posting on rec.cruising (serious boating hangout), or try to
get to a marine store.

If you want to seal it you can try Cetol (by Sika), or some equivalent. It
is pricey , but it will hold up to the UV and water. This is more like a
varnish than oil. Again, you have to do it often and should start with
multiple coats.

Good luck.

Bill


I know this will sound strange, but when my dad bought his boat in
1985, it had some teak trim (rails, swim platform, etc.) the dealer
suggested treating it periodically with transmission oil. That has
been done intermittantly now for 19 years (sometimes once a year
sometimes once every two or three years )and the trim still looks
pretty darn good. A bit darker than new but how much that is caused by
aging and how much due to the type of oil I do not know. Also, whether
I would want that around kids or for sittin' my butt on I don't know.

Dave Hall

I grew up in Japan and my dad bought a great deal of teak furniture. When he
bought it the furniture salesman told him that the best way to protect his
furniture (several thousands worth in the 80's) was to use a high grade
motor oil. My dad's had that furniture for over 20 years,and it still looks
as dark as the day he bought it. They didn't have any synthetic motor oils
in the 80's, but I believe that's what my dad uses now. Good luck.

On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 23:31:27 GMT, calmly ranted:

I grew up in Japan and my dad bought a great deal of teak furniture. When he
bought it the furniture salesman told him that the best way to protect his
furniture (several thousands worth in the 80's) was to use a high grade
motor oil. My dad's had that furniture for over 20 years,and it still looks
as dark as the day he bought it. They didn't have any synthetic motor oils
in the 80's, but I believe that's what my dad uses now. Good luck.

And your mom and dad's clothes all smell yummy after
sitting on that furniture, don't they?

"I love the smell of Castrol in the morning..."

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