Donna C Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Hello we had our deck power washed, sanded and stained. The contractor talked us into a semi transparent stain which is way thicker than we expected. The worse part is that his guys used the same stuff on our teak patio dining table and chairs. can you advise as to removing this and restoring a more natural teak stain/look? https://flic.kr/p/2kTKqau thank you Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 I hate to say it, but I think your only option will be to sand it bare and start over. A scraper will speed the process. Real teak doesn't need much protection from the elements, unless you don't want the natural silver-gray color. In that case, a paint-like stain is probably a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Am I losing it or does that grain not look like teak? Is the furniture true teak or is it just “teak” color? I agree with the above, sanding/scraping is probably the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted April 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Thanks guys. That’s what we thought too. The picture doesn’t capture the yellow/green of the stain - see attached for better one. So we never stained it before, just cleaned it annually and loved the natural grey look. Once we scrape and sand it what do you suggest for a seal? Anything? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Penofin, or similar decking oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Ross, have you ever used the Penofin? I know Drew has recommended it. I bought some “transparent natural tone” this past week for a couple of small patio tables I built. The legs are pecan, the slats are walnut and the rest is butternut. Although I’m not totally disappointed, aside from the walnut, the rest looks like a golden oak color. I do have a piece of teak and can try it on it If OP would like? On a more positive note, I applied it according to directions, flood the surface and wipe clean in 30 minutes and in 12 hours there was no tacky residue. Smooth as glass. I’ll report back in a couple of years on the durability . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Ken, I haven't used Penofin in several years, as it isn't readily available here, at least not at typical retail outlets. Used it for decks and such when I worked for a landscape company as a teen. Thompson's or Cabot clear deck funishes are what I have used more recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna C Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Coop said: Ross, have you ever used the Penofin? I know Drew has recommended it. I bought some “transparent natural tone” this past week for a couple of small patio tables I built. The legs are pecan, the slats are walnut and the rest is butternut. Although I’m not totally disappointed, aside from the walnut, the rest looks like a golden oak color. I do have a piece of teak and can try it on it If OP would like? On a more positive note, I applied it according to directions, flood the surface and wipe clean in 30 minutes and in 12 hours there was no tacky residue. Smooth as glass. I’ll report back in a couple of years on the durability . They make a wide variety of colors, but a natural oil finish on pecan is going to look like golden oak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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