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About Teak Wood Patio Furniture
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Why Teak Wood Patio Furniture?? 
Teak wood(Tectona grandis), a durable hardwood,
performs beautifully in any climate. Teak is the very best you can buy for outdoor
use because it is resistant to water damage and severe weather, and will never rot.
Teak is the ultimate durable outdoor furniture.
Teak requires no preservatives or treatment
of any kind to protect it from the elements. If left outside without oil then the
natural teak will gradually turn a light silver gray color over time. You will begin
to notice the "graying" after 3 months or so, depending upon the amount of sun and
rain the furniture is subject to. The "graying" is only on the surface layer and can
be removed by cleaning with soapy water and a poly-bristle scrub brush. If you wish
to maintain the rich honey color of your furniture, you simply utilize a little teak oil 2 or 3 times per year to restore its natural luster.
Caring for your Teak Wood Patio Furniture
Oiling is done to maintain the rich honey tones of the teak wood and keeps the teak wood patio furniture from weathering to a soft gray color.
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To apply teak furniture oil, please use the following as a guide:
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Your teak wood furniture MUST BE completely dry, otherwise
moisture trapped within the wood may cause black mildew spots to appear after oiling.
Your furniture may take up to 48 hours to fully dry out after a rain.
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Ensure the surface is clean and free from dust.
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You must apply teak oil before your patio furniture begins to weather. If it has begun to
weather, scrub your furniture with a stiff poly-bristle brush and soapy water, rinsing
as you go with the garden hose then allow the furniture to fully dry.
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Use true teak oil - do NOT use "finish". This is available here online or from a store which would stock marine supplies (teak oil is used extensively on boats).
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Follow the instructions on the teak oil packaging for application. Generally, this would be to apply a light coating with a clean, lint free rag or paint brush. One coat is sufficient.
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Teak oil will trap dirt and darken with age, therefore it will be necessary to scrub
off the old oil and recoat periodically (one or two times a year is generally sufficient). Follow the instruction on the teak oil label.
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