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OT: protect a teak table ?

NDGNDG Posts: 2,397
in EGG Table Forum
just read patio post from @Smolder (beautiful work!) and starting to think I need to do something to preserve my outdoor TEAK TABLE . . its naked now . . any product you suggest?

Columbus, OH

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  • NDGNDG Posts: 2,397
    maybe this pic is better - whatever - you get the idea.  Thank you in advance.
    Columbus, OH

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  • nolaeggheadnolaegghead Posts: 41,966
    Finishes don't "stick" to teak so you have to use oils.
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  • NDGNDG Posts: 2,397
    edited April 2020
    ok - would you suggest an oil for longevity ?   Google search didnt get me far.
    Columbus, OH

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  • Carolina QCarolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Teak is one of the most rot resistant woods known to man. It will likely outlast you! It will turn gray, but that's about it. 

    "Teak has been considered by many to be the gold standard for decay resistance, and its heartwood is rated as very durable. Teak is also resistant to termites, though it is only moderately resistant to marine borers and powder post beetles."

    https://www.wood-database.com/teak/

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    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Carolina QCarolina Q Posts: 14,831
    BTW, Google teak properties.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • HeavyGHeavyG Posts: 9,611
    If left exposed to sunlight teak will eventually turn gray no matter what finish you apply.
    So you either need to accept that reality or get a cover for the table and use it whenever the table is not in actual use.
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  • NDGNDG Posts: 2,397
    edited April 2020
    Ok thanks everyone.  Neighboor said to put on a "spar varnish" used on marine wood boats, but couldnt find much online to confirm this.  Decided to do nothing, and now I am re-visiting.  Thanks. 
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  • womauswomaus Posts: 244
    Take a look here, some good info that follows what everybody is replying with.

    https://www.humberimports.com/blog/should-you-oil-teak-garden-furniture-


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  • NDGNDG Posts: 2,397
    @womaus thanks for link. Doing Nothing works for me !!
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  • fishlessmanfishlessman Posts: 31,436
    lichen builds up on mine after several years. oxyclean water and a light scotchbrite pad. just a quick wipedown
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  • JethroBodeenJethroBodeen Posts: 522
    We use boiled linseed oil on the few teak pieces we have outside. Do it probably once a year. Looks nice when done.
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  • bubbajackbubbajack Posts: 1,010
    I would say polamirzed tung oil....
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