Your teak furniture is very durable, which is one of the reasons you selected teak in the first place but teak furniture restoration will still be something that you need to deal with.  Perhaps you were aware that the exposure of your teak outdoor furniture would mean that it eventually will become a gray or silver color. If you prefer the golden honey color of new teak, Teak Furniture Restoration can be done to restore that luster to your outdoor furniture.  There are even professional teak restoration companies that you can use so you won’t have to spend countless hours doing the job yourself.

Teak Furniture Restoration Can Restore Your Teak Furniture To Its Original Beauty

The Teak Furniture Restoration process begins with a thorough cleaning. For most people, this means using a soft scrub brush and some water with a mild detergent added to it.  If your furniture is just beginning to turn gray, this gentle scrubbing may be all the restoration that is necessary.  However, if your teak has been stained over the years or it has been a long time since you did any maintenance on it, it is best to contact a professional Teak Furniture Restoration company to come and do a professional cleaning.

The teak furniture restoration company should have all of the tools and products necessary to fully restore your teak furniture.  Professionals use cleaning solutions that are specifically designed for the unique qualities of teak.  Cleaning will be done thoroughly.  Often, if the furniture has been exposed to the elements for a long time, a light sanding will be required in order to remove the gray layer of the wood and also to allow the teak sealer to properly penetrate the furniture.

A professional teak restoration company will use teak wood sealers that are not only formulated to work specifically with teak, but are also designed to protect the wood from the particular climate in which the furniture resides.  Most professional teak sealers will block the harmful U.V. rays that the sun produces and will also repel water.  Of course, they also restore the original luster and color of your teak furniture.

By protecting your furniture with a sealer after it has been thoroughly cleaned, you can help it to keep its beauty for many years to come.  Teak is a durable hardwood that is often guaranteed for many years.  By keeping it protected and clean, you can prolong its life and maintain its usefulness.  By working with a professional wood furniture restoration company, you can enjoy your outdoor teak furniture for many years. In addition, the company may even come out to your home to do the work for you.

Once your teak furniture has been restored, if you keep it maintained regularly, you will not have to have it restored again for a long time.  Proper maintenance is the key to teak furniture’s longevity.

When you are looking for a kind of wood that is durable and strong, teak is usually the answer but teak furniture cleaning is an issue you will have to deal with.  Teak is one of the most popular woods used in a variety of outdoor applications.  Not only will you find teak used in outdoor patios and decks, but in outdoor furniture as well.  It is important to remember that if you keep your teak well-maintained it will last for many years.  This is why it is important to remember to have professional Teak Furniture Cleaning done when it is necessary.

Something that occurs with teak, probably more than with any other type of wood is the way it changes color when it has been exposed to the sun for a long period of time.  The original honey color of the teak tends to become a dull shade of gray.  Some people really prefer the rustic look of the gray, weathered teak, but many others prefer to keep their teak looking like new.  In order to do your teak furniture cleaning properly, you need to understand what must be done to take care of it properly so that you will not damage it.

Tips on Teak Furniture Cleaning

When you do your outdoor teak furniture cleaning, you should plan to care for the wood just like you would care for other outdoor wood.  When teak is not kept properly clean, it can be an excellent location for mold and mildew to grow.  Keeping the teak properly cleaned and sealed is a good way to keep the mildew and mold from taking over the furniture. Some people like to use a high pressure sprayer to remove the dirt and debris, but professional Teak Furniture Cleaning companies will warn you that the high pressure could cause damage to the wood.

If you are trying to do it yourself, you may find that there are a variety of products available for teak furniture cleaning.  It is important to use something that has been formulated to clean teak. You may find that you can find both one aond two part cleaners. You will have so scrub longer with the one part cleaner to see results, but the two part cleaner is harder to work with and could damage your teak. For the best results, you should have a Teak Furniture Cleaning company handle the cleaning process for you. This is the best way to ensure that the job is done properly and with the proper materials. You can have them seal the furniture after it is cleaned in order to protect it, especially if you don’t want your furniture turning grey again soon.

teak refinishing Video!

Teak & Deck Professionals just published a brief video showcasing examples of their amazing teak furniture refinishing transformations. The video, only about 30 seconds in length, shows sets of before and after photos and gives contact info to the company’s website. The video can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4dtnQmmV14 . The pictures shown are normal, everyday examples of teak refinishing projects that can also be done for your teak furniture.

Most consumers still are not aware of the radical transformations that a professional teak refinishing company can do. Old furniture can be made to look brand new again and, with regular maintenance, all teak furniture can look its best year-round.  While teak furniture can be a sizable investment when purchased new, with regular maintenance, it can literally last forever, even in the harshest elements. Even teak furniture that has been uncared for for years can be made to look new again. Once restored, most teak furniture owners stay on an annual maintenance schedule so that their teak looks and feels its best year-round. It actually becomes more cost-effective to have maintenance done annually than it would be to have your teak furniture fully restored every 2-3 years.

If you own teak furniture and are not happy with its look, give Teak & Deck Professionals a call.  We service all major brands of furniture and can answer all of your questions regarding the best course of action for your particular situation.  For more information, contact a knowledgeable teak refinishing expert at 800-517-9362.

To Seal or Not Seal new teak furniture?

A question we get all the time in our office is whether or not new teak furniture should be sealed. The simplest answer is a resounding ‘yes’ but there are reasons why some people may not choose to seal their pieces when new. Here are the top 3 reasons to seal pieces when new, along with reasons for not sealing as well.

1) Keep your teak furniture looking like-new all the time - Left unsealed, new teak furniture will begin to fade and lighten in a matter of months when left outside.  Only a properly applied, penetrating teak sealer (NOT Teak Oil!), will ensure that your pieces keep their showroom appearance for as long as possible.

2) Protect your teak furniture from the elements – When sealed with a marine-grade, penetrating, teak sealer, your new teak pieces will stay well protected from both sun and water damage.

3) Guard against the high cost of future restoration – By sealing your teak furniture when new, you enable future maintenance to be much less costly than if you didn’t have it sealed at all.  If you keep up with maintenance on an annual basis, it should only cost you between $25 and $50 per piece to keep your furniture looking its best. As a comparison, the cost to restore gray pieces that were not originally sealed can cost at least $100 per piece.

There are certainly those teak owners that like the look of weathered, gray teak furniture and they certainly don’t need their pieces to be sealed when new. If you like the look of your teak when purchased, sealing it when new is the best way to assure its longevity and good looks going forward.  If you’d like more information on sealing new teak furniture, please visit our webpage at www.teakanddeck.com/teak-refinishing/teak-sealing or call us directly at 800-517-9362.  We’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have or provide a free customized estimate right over the phone.

10,000 Pieces of teak furniture and Counting!

Teak & Deck Professional is proud to announce that it has recently restored it’s 10,000th piece of teak furniture. “With residential and commercial customers all across Southern California, including San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties, we’re not surprised that we reached this milestone but are certainly proud of its meaning”, states owner, Drew Isaacman. “With over 800 active customers, we also maintain these same pieces that we once brought back to life, which makes us doubly proud.

For information on how Teak & Deck Professionals can make your outdoor teak furniture look new again, give them a call at 800-517-9362.  They service all of Southern California including San Diego, Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles and almost any other city from Santa Barbara to the Mexican Coast. They’ll provide a detailed teak restoration estimate right over the phone so you can make an informed decision.