Steps to Refinish/Refurbish the Teak Patio/outdoor Furniture
The best way to refinish the teak furniture is mentioned below:
- Cleaning: Before starting the refinish option, it is best to clean the teak furniture, simply apply the teak wood cleaner with a brush or directly spray it, then scrub away any stain, dust, grime, grease, etc. Always use the cleaner that is designed for the teak furniture.
- Spray: After that spray the teak wood with clean water using a water hose to remove the residual cleaner, and let it air dry.
- Sanding: Once it is dried then start the sanding process, which will help to remove the gray-colored surface grain. Sand in the direction of the wood grain with a 120 grit sandpaper, then Switch to fine, 220-grit sandpaper or a foam sanding block. Continue the sanding process until the surface is smooth.
- Wiping: With the help of the tack cloth remove the sanding residue.
- Teak Oil: Once the furniture is cleaned, then apply the thin coats of the teak oil or sealer with a natural bristle brush and let it soak into the surface. It also act like a sunscreen to prevent UV rays from penetrating and drying out the outer surface.
How To Refinish Indoor Teak Furniture?
The steps to refinish the indoor teak furniture is mentioned below:
- Cleaning: Start with the cleaning process using an application of the mild soap and water, and then clean the surface with the solution using a soft scrub brush to remove all the grime and grease, then wipe with the wet cloth allow to dry.
- Sealer: Once the furniture is dried than apply the sealer, applying the sealer once in a year is all that the indoor teak furniture demands.
- Protect The Surface: Although the teak is hardwood but always protect the surface with a tablecloth, table pad, etc. Don't cover the teak furniture with the unbreathable covers as it promotes the growth of mold and mildew.