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There is only one way to get the end
results you want from your teak, whether you want a varnish
finish or an oil finish it is all the same.
T he process can't be compromised if you want the
results.
Close ups of finished teak with WfW Teak
Oil Finish Process
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Clean,
Finish all surfaces,
Minimum 24 hours to dry between coats.
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I f you follow these instructions you will have a first
class finished teak product because you will have done the basic
finishing that will determine the life of the item you have
bought.
- Find a well ventilated location that your item can dry in
for the next 3 - 5 days. For Oil or varnish the basic
process is the same.
- Wipe all dust and contamination off the teak using
mineral spirits, odorless if possible.
- Let dry while you get the first coat ready. I am going to
use teak oil for this particular application.
- Brush on a soaking coat of teak oil on all surfaces of
the teak item.
Let set for ten minutes, then dry off all remaining
teak oil with a soft cloth.
Teak oil is volatile so after you finish put the
cloth in a zip lock bag and seal it for use tomorrow .
Let the teak dry for 24 hours (minimum).
- Complete Item 4, two more times being careful to allow 24
hours drying time in between coats.
- On the fourth coat, use the teak oil like a furniture
polish.
Apply a fourth and fifth coat allowing 24 hours
between each.
- When you finish, soak the fabric that has teak oil in it
in water at least overnight before disposing of it properly.
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N ow you have completed the hard part. From now on
about every 4 to 6 months, wipe down your teak and apply a
polishing coat of teak oil. In most weather conditions it will
retain a smooth finish as long as the process is kept up. It is
waterproof and you have completely sealed the wood, so no damage
should occur.
Varnish finishes, polyurethane etc. all are treated the same
way, same coats, in some cases and environments they either last
longer or not. Your call. The process is the same, except these
finishes are brushed or sprayed on.
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