The natural properties of Teak wood make it an excellent choice for both outdoor and indoor furniture. In fact, teak is considered the premium wood for outdoor furniture.

Strength & Endurance
Teak wood is moderately hard, easily worked, and extremely durable; beams said to be over 1,000 years old are still functional. The wood contains an essential oil that resists the action of water and prevents the rusting of iron. The heartwood of teak is also resistant to termites.

Aroma & Color
Teak furniture has a pleasing golden color when first created. As teak ages naturally the color with change to a vintage silver-gray color that gives it a classic look. The wood ages gracefully, so even as the color changes, the integrity of the wood remains strong.

Comfort
Teak wood can be sanded to wonderfully smooth finish that makes it great for chairs, benches and tables. When properly cared for, teak will maintain its feel for many, many years.

Common sense applies, of course, but generally Teak furniture requires little in the way of treatment to maintain its gorgeous appearance.

Treating Naturally
Teak wood contains a high natural oil content within its fibers that help it to resist decay and rot. Some people choose to let their Teak furniture weather naturally without a stain or finish. Over time the golden tones of the wood slowly weather to a handsome silver-gray. A naturally treated piece of teak furniture will last an incredibly long time.

Treating with Oils or Stains
Teak wood can be enhanced with semi-transparent or full-bodied stains. If you’d like to maintain the golden color of the teak, you can add some teak oil each year or so, and you’ll eventually need to sand the teak wood to restore the original color. If you let it go after that, it will eventually turn silver-gray.

Treatment with Paint
If you so choose to paint your Teak furniture, many teak enthusiasts may call you bad names and give you dirty looks. Just remember, once you paint it, it’s hard to go back. Again, the general rules of painting will apply. You’ll probably need to repaint your furniture every couple of years to keep up the finish. That really has very little to do with the wood and much more to do with the properties of the paint you choose.

A little cleaning and a little extra care for your Teak furniture can help it to retain its beauty for many years

Soap
You can clean your Teak furniture a couple of times each year in order to remove dirt. We recommend you use a mild soap. Please do not use any type of chemicals with bleach or chlorine, …unless you really like the dull, washed out look.

Pressure Wash
You can also pressure wash your wood, but be very careful not to use too much pressure (keep it below 1200psi) and keep a distance of at least 6 inches. You might be surprised how much damage water can do when shooting out of a high-pressure hose. If used properly, however, you can remove any buildup from the last season and restore some of the color and appearance.

Care & Storage
If you choose, you can store your furniture or cover it during the off-season, but it is not necessary. Teak is naturally resistant to rot and decay, so it will hold up well even if it sits out. If you do choose to cover it, make sure it can still breathe.