Restoring Teak Outdoor Furniture
This is what my outdoor furniture looked like before i refinished it.
Restoring teak outdoor furniture. Back in 2003 as first time homeowners we were excited for spring as it meant we d be able to use our very own backyard space. After deciding on the new purchase we stuck the chairs in the small trunk of our ford mustang drove. Furniture restoration garden furniture. Restoring weathered gray teak furniture is an easy project to do over a three day weekend.
Teak patio furniture has become increasingly popular especially when used outdoors. Save time and effort easy tutorial to restore outdoor teak patio and deck furniture with the quick steps below. Look close and you can see algae and white spots on it the wood is weathered and looks awful. Has your outdoor teak dining set seen better days.
After prolonged exposure to the sun the wood color weathers to a silver gray color. Sanding the rocking chairs was a bit more cumbersome because of the curves and the fact that we had 4 to do. It s relatively simple to restore your teak patio furniture back to its original color. Start by sanding down your wood surfaces until you expose the raw wood surface.
Outdoor teak furniture is a stylish choice for your patio or deck. Over time teak indoor furniture can become old and tired and it will become necessary to restore it to its previous usefulness. After extensive research and flexing our well honed bargain shopping muscles we found a set of solid teak furniture for a steal at our local crate barrel outlet. Teak wood is not only pleasing to the eye but it is also strong and low maintenance.
Refinishing teak or wood outdoor furniture is an easy process you can do it in a weekend with just a few hours of hands on time. Or maybe you ve found a great deal on a used set of teak furniture that unfortunately has been neglected by the previous owner. This tropical hardwood is usually a lovely shade of golden brown but furniture exposed to the elements can develop a silver grey finish. Sanding our table was quick and easy.
To alter the appearance you can either refinish it by stripping it back and oiling it or refurbish the wood using a finisher designed to work with old polish and lacquer. When teak patio sets are new the wood is a beautiful honey color. Steps to restore teak and acacia furniture step 1. Cleaning sanding and restoring teak furniture.
Restoring a jarrah hardwood table from weathered condition to near new.