That s when i was a purist thinking i d only use oil on teak wood and sand everything down by hand.
Teak furniture care sanding.
We actually used all three because i was too lazy to use the sanding blocks.
Teak wood is a very low maintenance wood and is among the more preferred choices for outdoor furniture.
80 grit and 150 grit sandpaper disks.
Lightly sanding teak wood will reveal a fresh and glowing finish below the surface level.
Sanding can be a bit more difficult on furniture that has hard to reach areas so you have to work around these spots by hand.
Follow the steps in the how to clean teak furniture section above.
Get the right equipment.
This step allows the grain to open up which will help the sealant adhere properly.
Allow it to fully dry.
You can do most of the job by hand with 120 grit sandpaper.
According to the teak masters at dane decor teak is durable easy to clean and naturally stain resistant.
Prep the furniture by cleaning it with two tablespoons of mild dish soap and a gallon of water or our teak cleaner strongly recommended if you are using our sealers to remove surface oils and dust.
Jitter bug sander or palm sander.
Teak is very easy to look after and looks beautiful as well as being durable.
Apply the first coat of teak sealer.
About 4 years ago i shared how to restore outdoor teak furniture using a specialty wood oil with uv protectors.
It requires very little care or maintenance to last decades.
Sand your furniture gently.
To restore your old teak patio furniture let s start by getting the right equipment together.
This tool was the least aggressive of all the tools we used to finish our teak furniture.
A few simple techniques for sanding can be used which will help bring out the very best in teak and teak furniture.
Step 1 prep the area by laying down a tarp.
But if you apply the wrong type of product it can actually be harmful to teak wood in the long run.
Gently sand until you expose the honey color beneath the gray.
Here are some expert tips on caring for your indoor teak furniture.
To do a teak furniture restoration job right you ll need the following tools and equipment.
Sanding the teak once the wood is dry use sandpaper to finish the job of restoring the original color of the teak wood.
This will restore the original honey brown glow.
Leave your furniture exposed for two weeks.
Step 2 get the right equipment to sand teak wood patio furniture.
Then we ll follow a simple 3 step process.
After all that work my outdoor wood sofa set looked gorgeous.
Teak can withstand water spilled on it for 12 hours without showing any signs of finish damage once a week dust furniture with a lint free cloth.
