WGR Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 I have outdoor teak wood furniture that has turned grey. My understanding is that I should sand with 220 grit and apply an oil to preserve the wood. Anyone have experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Or you could just leave it natural. All wood is biodegradable, but teak will last a long time outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 You can certainly sand and oil to renew the appearance, but it will turn gray again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I have a teak bench that has been on my covered patio for at least 15 years. A couple of years after we received it as a gift, it turned gray and we left it that way. I enjoy not having to refinish it every couple of years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Oneal Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I stopped using teak oil for outside furniture years ago. It takes too much work. I use teak guard instead. It's easy to apply, it provides a very nice golden tone and doesn't turn black like teak oil. You can apply just 2-3 coats and enjoy the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 Can you elaborate? What is teak guard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 28, 2021 Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 I'm guessing this stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin-IT Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 I have used Cabot Australian Timber Oil on teak, but in most states now, you have to use their 'modified' oil product, which does not last. Earlier this year, I could order on amazon the original oil version on amazon, but now based on the shipping address, they block access to the original oil product. In some states, you could get the 5 gallons, but not the 1 gallon. My challenges, a dozen chairs, a few side tables, 2 main tables, rocking chairs...all finished with the original version and now they must be stripped to 'convert' to water based product.....luckily I have a few gallons which should last me a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 The Cabot is some good stuff and still readily available in Houston. But ship channel and refinery explosions are as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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