Outdoor Teak Furniture Maintenance

The best way to keep outdoor teak furniture looking its best is to periodically clean with a stiff brush to remove and dirt from the surface without using cleaning agents or water. Sealing the teak when new with a high-quality, fully penetrating teak sealer, will allow the teak to keep its natural color for the longest period possible.

Teak furniture should be oiled, or sealed, every 6-12 months, depending on exposure to direct sunlight and other weather conditions. Never use teak oil to treat teak furniture as it is not fully penetrating and will accumulate on the surface as well as only providing a fraction of the protection as a quality sealer.

Teak furniture is relatively easy to maintain, especially if you use a professional company to do the work for you? If you choose to do it yourself, a light cleaning every 6-12 months and a re-application of penetrating sealer will keep your teak looking its best.

Older teak furniture can definitely be restored. Depending on what was used on the furniture previously, a process of cleaning, sanding, and sealing can make any piece of older teak furniture look brand new again.

High-quality teak furniture can last for 25-30 years if properly taken care of.