How to Take Care of Your Teak Furniture & Accessories
Showing teak furniture some love is nearly effortless, and as the weather warms and patio furniture is once again set out, it is important to keep in mind the benefits and care requirements of teak wood.
Why Teak?
Brands like Skagerak and Skargaarden use teak for their outdoor furniture lines not only because of its natural beauty, but because teak has an organic durability and rot resistance. From the time the tropical teak tree is three years old, oils in the wood start accumulating, making teak the perfect material for outdoor furniture that is weather-resistant and prone to gorgeous patinas.
How To Take Care of Teak
In the preparation of teak, the wood is first kiln dried to remove excess moisture that would shorten the life of the wood, and then it is crafted into pieces like the Skagerak Ballare Table and Cane Line Level Coffee Table.
With use and time, teak weathers into a beautiful silver-gray, creating a whole new depth of expression for your favorite furniture piece.
Though your teak should never be stained or painted, the original honey-brown hue of your teak furniture can be maintained by routinely oiling the furniture with a Danish Oil – a blend of linseed, rosewood, and tung oil – preserving the beauty of your outdoor furniture for a lifetime.
1) Clean your furniture. Take a damp rag, or light hose spray to remove any dirt and grime from the surface.
2) Let dry. Sit the furniture out in the sun to thoroughly dry before oiling.
3) Use a clean rag to massage a generous amount of oil into every part of the teak wood. Let it absorb and dry.
4) Repeat the process. Massage a generous amount of oil into the teak and let it dry.
5) Wipe the surface of the wood with a clean cloth to remove excess oil as needed.
