Refinishing Teak Furniture

You Will Need:

  • 2-part Teak cleaner (we use Teka Brand)

  • Hard-bristled scrub brush

  • Hose

  • 120-grit sand paper (optional)

  • Teak Oil (we use Star Brite Brand)

  • Clean, dry cloth

 
 
Refinishing Teak Furniture Step 1

Step 1:

Make sure you have all of the supplies listed above. Set your furniture in an outdoor space with decent drainage. Using your hose, soak the piece of furniture completely with water.

 
 
Refinishing Teak Furniture Step 2

Step 2:

Apply a generous amount of Part A of your teak cleaner over a manageable area of your furniture (i.e. half of a table top). Immediately start scrubbing at the area with your brush. You will see a lot of dirt released and the table will quickly turn a red color.

Rinse the dirt off as you continue scrubbing. Once all of the dirt has been removed and the area looks clean, repeat the process on the rest of your furniture.

 
 
Refinishing Teak Furniture Step 3

Step 3:

Once you have finished cleaning the whole piece with Part A, wet the piece with your hose and apply Part B of your teak cleaner to a manageable area. Softly scrub at the piece, following the grain of the wood. Some additional dirt should be released, and you will notice the Part B solution turning the teak a lighter shade.

Repeat this process on the rest of your furniture. (Part B typically takes a fraction of the time Part A takes).

 
 
Refinishing Teak Furniture Step 4

Step 4:

Once you have finished cleaning the whole piece with your 2-part Teak cleaner, use your hose to completely soak the piece.

Leave to dry.

 
 
Refinishing Teak Furniture Step 5

Step 5:

One your piece has completely dried (it should return to its original blonde color), you are ready to oil your teak.

Optional: You may wish to lightly sand your piece with 120-grit sand paper to smooth out any rough edges. Be sure the teak is free of sanding dust before you begin to apply your oil.

 
 
Refinishing Teak Furniture Step 6

Step 6:

Shake a small amount of teak oil onto a clean, dry cloth, and begin to rub it onto your furniture.