How to Take Care of Your Teak Bench

The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.

If you own a teak bench you should be sure to take care of it in the proper manner so that it will last for many, many years. Teak wood is recognized worldwide for its beauty, durability and stability under severe climatic conditions. However, if it is not well taken care of it will eventually begin to crack and become damaged beyond repair.

Whether you have interior or exterior benches made of teak, they are finished in several ways including natural, oiled, sealed, and varnished. An interior bench endures less abuse than an outdoor teak bench does, so the interior teak bench will, of course, take less maintenance and is therefore less demanding. However, teak benches will be relatively maintenance free regardless of where they are located.

The information about Teak Bench presented here will do one of two things: either it will reinforce what you know about Teak Bench or it will teach you something new. Both are good outcomes.

According to the finish on your exterior bench it needs to be oiled every six months to a year with teak oil. If your teak bench is sealed or varnished, simply use a furniture polish on it to shine it up and put a protective coating over the finish. According to the elements, this needs to be done as often as once a week to once a month. For interior teak, nothing needs to be done except the occasional swipe with a feather duster.  Furniture polish or oil can be used on it if desired.

If you choose to oil your bench, be sure the wood is completely dry. If it is wet, moisture could get trapped underneath the oil and cause mold. If your teak bench has gotten wet, it could take up to forty eight hours to dry out. Be sure to use true teak oil, not a finish. Teak oil can be found at any store that would have boating and marine supplies because it is used extensively on watercraft. Oil your bench with a clean cloth or brush, working from the top down. Try not to leave excess oil to drip. Once the oil has been applied and left to sit for a few minutes it will get tacky. Once it does this, wipe it down with a clean cotton cloth to remove any excess oil. Step back and admire the shine on your gorgeous  bench.

If properly taken care of, your bench can and will bring you years of pleasure, and may be passed along for generations to come.

This article's coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.