Teak Oil for Furniture

Teak is a type of hardwood which is classy honey brown or golden in color when new. But after a period of time and getting exposed to various elements in air, its color changes to silver-gray. This color mainly distinguishes the old outdoor teak furniture. But, remember that it's just a color transform and does not affect the durability of teak wood. Well, to maintain the elegant honey brown look of teak furniture is not a difficult task. But it definitely needs regular care. Teak oil is widely popular and known to maintain the teak wood furniture finish. Here's more about the use of teak oil for furniture and the right procedure of using it.

Benefits of Teak Oil for Furniture

Teak oil is known to be very effective for indoor and outdoor teak furniture care. Apart from teak wood it can also be used for other oily woods like rosewood, monkeypod, zebrawood, etc. Teak oil perfectly penetrates in the wood furniture, gets absorbed, dries hard and stays hard, it doesn't get tacky as other oils. Regular sanding and teak oil finishing will ensure that teak wood furniture has that smooth finish and honey brown color. Teak oil is available in many brands. Buying the best teak oil for furniture will ensure that your furniture always looks new and remains the best piece of your home decor.

Teak oil protects the furniture in many ways. Firstly teak oil protects the furniture form weather conditions like sun or wind. Teak oil makes the furniture last for years, not just for 1-2 years but even for twenty years! The best thing about teak oil is that it works as a waterproofing agent when applied on the furniture. So you can place the furniture in rain, sun without worrying of damages. Teak oil will also help in the furniture cleaning process as you can easily use soapy water for this. Hence, applying teak oil for outdoor furniture is extremely essential and of course for indoor pieces as well.

Teak Oil Application on Furniture

While applying teak oil for indoor furniture or outdoor furniture, there is a specific procedure to be followed to get the best results. Here's the procedure.

Material Required

• Teak oil
• Clean rag for oiling
• Dusting cloth

Procedure

Step 1
While using teak oil for furniture, remember that teak oil is toxic hence, you need an open area while working on it. So if you are working on indoor furniture, take it outdoor or work in a well ventilated area.

Step 2
Now take a dusting cloth and make it damp. Remember, damp, not wet! Dust the furniture with it to remove the dust collected over it. Only if it is extremely dirty opt for an oil soap. Now before you follow the next step, wait till it dries completely.

Step 3
Now take a few drops of teak oil on the oiling cloth and start applying it on the furniture. Rub well, so that the oil is well absorbed by the furniture. If you are working on large furniture then take the oil in a container and dip the cloth in it each time. Remember, do not use excess of oil that will stay on the teak wood. Once you finish application, the surface will look shiny, let it dry completely, allow the oil to be absorbed.

Step 4
After 2 hours re-apply teak oil in the same way. Again, let it dry completely. Best if you wait for next 24 hours. If you notice excess of oil, just wipe off with a clean cloth. Well, now your teak furniture is ready to be used. Make sure that you dust it regularly.

Using teak oil for furniture every 3 months will keep the piece in best condition. You can also opt for sanding it once in a while and then following the above mentioned procedure to maintain the smooth and honey brown finish of the teak furniture.