How to refinish Teak Furniture

Outdoor teak furniture is a stylish choice your patio or deck. Teak wood is not only pleasing to the eye; it is also strong and requires low maintenance.

This a photo of the finished product after the teak oil is applied

Step 1: Sanding

Sand the teakwood to remove the gray-colored surface grain. Use 100-grit sand paper or a foam sanding, block and sand in the direction of the wood grain. For large areas, you can use a handheld random orbital sander to reduce the labor necessary to remove the faded wood.

Step 2: Remove dust

Remove sanding dust by wiping the teakwood down with a tack cloth. If you're refinishing a small item, move it to a garage or somewhere out of the wind for the next step.

Step 3: Apply Teak Oil

Apply teak oil, clean wood. This products penetrate the surface grain for added protection from the elements. Brush on a thin coat with a natural bristle brush and let it soak in, or buff it with a soft buffing pad as directed on the product’s label. Additional thin coats of oil or sealer can offer more protection and enhance surface luster.

Note: I used Watco Teak oil