TEAK

One of the endearing qualities of teak is its amazing resistance to the elements. Teak can be left outside untouched and untreated for many years and over time the original colour will weather to a silver-grey.

To restore your weathered Teak furniture back to its original colour you can purchase Water-based Teak cleaners from any local DIY shop. If you wish to remove the silver-grey appearance and natural day-to-day grime, you can use an electric sanding machine to remove silver and marks with fine sandpaper to smooth any raised grain. The sanding also brings back the ‘new’ colour.

Teak can develop black spots which can be caused by Teak Oil, aswell as particles commonly found in guttering, scaffolding and railway tracks etc. After a period of time Teak can show cracks especially in the end grains. These are quite natual and no not detract from the timber's strength and durability.