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Morning all 🙂
We inherited a wooden garden table and chair set that is in need of some TLC which appears to be my job for the weekend. I have a B&D Mouse and the plan was to give the whole thing a going over with this and then apply something to the surfaces which is where the plan runs out.
We'd rather not have an uber shiny finish so what would be good for staining and weatherproofing or any other tips please?
I use ronseal clear decking oil on mine. I like it as it doesn't stain the wood and is a matt/satin finish to it and it is what I have as i use it on my gate too
Teak oil is the traditional choice. Use a paintbrush rather than a cloth, though.
Tung oil tends to show the grains beauty.
Try a Chandlers website or shop if you can find one. They should have all the Teak/Danish Oils and should have some 'how to' advice on cleaning prepping and applying.
On an old boat I used to sail on we used pumice, seawater and a stiff brush, to scrub down the wood, then let the sun bleach it, then rub on teak oil. I believe the idea is not to seal the surface but fill the pores with oil but could be wrong.
That's what I shall be doing with my patio furniture. I enjoy the bleaching bit best.
So whats the difference between teak, tung and danish oil, is anyone better/more durable then the others or just a more personal choice for finish etc?
I'm guessing that when rubbing back I'm just looking at taking the top layer off rather then pummelling into oblivion. I've also noticed that there is a split on the underside of one of the arms on a chair. Can I just squeeze some wood filler in and then refinish?
Will be hard going with a mouse sander. Can you get your hands on a belt sander? A belt sander with 40 grit will sand it in minutes. For best results you want to remove all old finishes and and any denatured or grey wood. Then apply 2 coats of teak oil.
I'm presuming this a teak/hardwood table. If so I would certainly not be sanding as it might make the wood furry.
If you can spend £12 then I'd very highly recommend Wessex Teak Cleaner:
It's used mainly for boats but is absolutely fantastic. The first part cleans all the crap off the wood and the second treatment restores the colour back to as new - it's fab.
Teak is high in oil (which is why it's used for outdoor furniture) - it doesn't really need oiling and the only time I've tried it the furniture looked like crap. Clean it properly with the above product and then leave well alone allowing the wood to naturally turn silver (you can always clean it again in 12 months time if you need the 'as new' colour.
This really is the best way to do it.