Once the furniture is dry from cleaning, it is time to apply the Teak Oil. You can apply the oil using either a clean, lint free cloth or a Foam Brush; both work well but the latter will also keep your hands clean!

Our Teak Oil is formulated using a traditional recipe of pure, high-quality Tung and Linseed Oil so is completely safe and non-toxic. This blend of oils allows the Teak Oil to not only restore the natural beauty of grey, old and weathered teak garden furniture, but it will also protect and waterproof other exotic wood and hardwoods.

Choose a sunny day, so they have a chance to dry out properly and won't develop mildew. If the fabric is just dusty or you’re short of time, use a vacuum to spruce it up in an instant. Better still if the covers are removable pop them on a gentle cycle every so often to keep them fresh.

To maintain the weather resistant properties of garden furniture and to keep the wood supple and nourished, it is recommended that garden furniture is oiled twice a year, usually in early Spring and again mid to late Autumn, with a thin, maintenance coat of oil to help protect the wood all year round. If the furniture gets used a lot or is a situated in a particularly exposed environment, it may require a little more maintenance to keep it protected. Top 5 Recommended Garden Furniture Oils It has been carefully developed for the use on all hardwoods including Teak, Oak, Mahogany, and Iroko. The oil gets deep into the fibres of the wood, protecting it from inside and preventing shrinkage and other sorts of deformations.Allow at least 30 minutes before applying a second coat. Apply using the same strokes. Let it dry for approximately 15 minutes and wipe the surface using a piece of cloth. Leave it for about 10 hours. It’s best to apply using a cloth and not a brush as it’s quite thin. Barrettine Teak Oil is very effective on all types of wood. The results you will have are impressive and the teak wood will have a great finish of golden brown. If you’re looking for a wood finish which is easy to apply and imparts an excellent finish with minimum effort, then Barrettine Teak Oil could be a choice for you. The several times I’ve used it, it’s given a good effect. Pros: As is always the case, it is important to make sure that the surface you will be treated is free of any dust and debris… unless you want a grainy look. This also has the added benefit of keeping the wood in its most natural state; important for exterior wood as it is often has a more open grain or rougher surface than interior wood. Want to know more about Teak Oil? Read our blog - What is Teak Oil

A. No, it is not a wood stain. However, it will help to restore the honey colour look Teak should have. Restoring this colour completely can be achieved using our Teak Care Kit that contains Teak Cleaner, Teak Brightener and Teak Oil, rather than using a stain.Worst case scenario, applying extra oil may actually lead to the natural oils being depleted. Commercial teak oil contains ingredients that may contain some chemicals that break down natural teak oil. Over time your furniture will start to look dry and become vulnerable to outside damage caused by pests, weather and rot. Why teak oil can harm your outdoor teak furniture Furniture Clinic – Complete Garden furniture restoration kit: The complete kit for restoring and treating weathered, wooden, garden and patio furniture Before applying the oil, make sure your garden furniture is clean. Do this using Teak Cleaner. The cleaner will remove dirt from the wood, but if the wood is stained or very dark and grey, use our Teak Brightener to further enhance the colour. As this product dries you’ll see the honey colour being restored!