Teak Furniture
Teak Care – Durability
Recognized for its durability, stability, and resistance to moisture, decay and even termites, teakwood can withstand almost any weather condition. Alternative tropical woods (e.g. iroko, ipe) have a lower oil content and therefore offer a shorter life span. Teakwood on the other hand won’t splinter and weathers evenly to a finish that requires no preservatives. 
Teakwood has been prized as material in the shipbuilding industry for centuries and when British ships were decommissioned, early teak furniture makers noticed these weatherproof advantages as teakwood was still salvageable. For outdoor patio applications and a lifetime of use, teak is unique in its class.
Teak Care – Protection (Wood Protector)
Traditional wood-protector products should never be used with teakwood. Because of its structural fibers, teakwood is a very compact wood for which teak oil will offer the most adapted treatment.
Easy to apply with a cloth, teak oil must be used on a perfectly clean surface which has received no previous treatment.
After the first application, teakwood will take a slightly darker taint which will gradually get lighter with time. Teak oil application should be done in 2 or 3 layers (wipe oil excess before it dries after each applied layer). It is best to let your teak patio furniture dry for 2 to 3 days before using them.
Never replace your teak oil with some wax or 100% pure linen oil. These 2 types of products are absolutely not suited for teakwood.
Regular use of a hard brush, a metallic brush or any high pressure cleaning device is to be avoided when cleaning your teak outdoor furniture, as you might rapidly wear out the fine part of teakwood and accentuate its coarse grain.
Once oiled, however, be warned – it will require regular maintenance.
Teak Care - Storage
Storing your patio outdoor furniture inside is not a necessity. As 100% Grade A teakwood furniture, having undergone proper drying time, Vintage Country Hills patio furniture can be left outdoors all year round to weather just fine. Occasional cleaning with a mild soap and a gentle bristle brush might be advisable, however, to remove any dirt and dust likely to settle.
Teak left in its natural state will gradually turn to a beautiful silver grey. If you prefer your teak in its initial golden yellow color, we recommend that you treat your outdoor furniture with teak oil when your pieces are new or during winter months.
Being a “living” wood, the effects of outdoor conditions such as temperature and humidity, will affect the moisture content of your teak patio furniture and you might see tiny cracks appearing in the end grain of your furniture arms and legs. These are normal and nothing to be worried about: they will most likely disappear with weather changes and will not impact the durability of your patio furniture.
Teak Care - Stripes
Perfectly normal, a few dark stripes might occur after the moisture content of teakwood has been lowered before it is crafted into furniture. These color variations will disappear once the furniture has been in the sun for a few days.
Teak Care - Stains
More stubborn stains such as red wine can be treated with a teak cleaner or simply removed by slightly sanding the stain area with fine sandpaper.
