protecting outdoor furniture

Hi we have just purchased a new patio table and chairs etc in teak,can anyone advise the best product to use to prolong the look of the furniture?

Another set weve had for five years was protected with some teak oil(cant remember manufacturer)after 6 months it was nearly black,the set was kept in the garage covered up with some tarpaulin,

thanks

 

Hi martd77,Welcome to G-Corner.
I have several hard wood benches and a table that I put Linseed oil on and they tend to darken too much ...I've just aquired a tin of clear wood preserver and hope that gives a lighter appearance....Just got to sand the blighters down first:dh:
Just been and looked and it's Sadolin'Classic Wood Protector'.. 'It resists cracking and flaking and is ideal for decking and outdoor furniture'......:thumb:

 

Teak is the very best hardwood timber for garden furniture, it will last for years unprotected, but like all timber outside it will discolour.
Teak oil is the usual treatment for it as the greasy nature of teak, that gives it its durability, tends to resist most finishes when used outside.

You could try Sadolin as Pal suggests, its a very good timber treatment but I've not personally tried it on teak, which is a bit different to most hardwoods, so I cant say.

 

Hello martd77 and welcome to GC.

I have both Teak and Acacia wood outdoor furniture and a popular protection here is solid Vaseline, available from hardware stores (possibly B&Q etc there) at 3 Euros for a 900g tub. It soaks into the wood, is not oily/greasy and leaves a beautiful 'sheen'.

 

Ive used sadolin before on teak furniture, id sudgest the classic not the extra as it soaks in better. Youll have to wipe the surface with meths before you paint to remove some of the surface oil.

 

I use Tung oil also use it on kitchen work tops,it's non toxic and is one of the best wood treatments on the market (although some will think a tad expensive it's well worth it).

 

thanks all some fantastic suggestions.the vaseline one intrigues me,may try the sadolin recommeneded by pro gard and pal
thanks

 

I hope you find something to be able to look after your new garden furniture; trying looking for a Golden Care 3 in 1 Maintenance kit. This will do the job perfectly containing "A cleaner, A protector and brushes for application.
Hope this helps,
Andy

 

I have a teak table and chairs that I bought some 10 years ago. I have treated it with sadolin classic, BUT it has to be brushed in rather than painted on if you get what I mean. It can also be applied with a cloth. It has done a good job so far and it stops the teak from discolouring