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I have been refurbishing wood for over 7 years now and I love it. I redid our redwood deck, patio furniture, 2 roll top desks, kitchen table, cabinets, upstairs bathroom and much more. But have not worked with teak wood yet. My neighbors recently asked me if I would like to earn some extra $ by redoing their teak wood patio set that they have owned for 7 years. They complimented me on all the work they have seen me do over the years and wanted to get my "professional" opinon. I went over and checked their patio set out and said I would get back to them in a couple of days. I've researched several websites and have gotten lots of ideas, but they are all so different in the how-to's. I would like to do a great job for them and make some money at the same time but am a little apprehensive. I would also like to know if anyone could give me an estimate or ballpark figure on how much one usually charges for something like this. It's a 5 piece octogonal table and chairs with slates

Step 1:
Treat the wood with general care and attention. As hard and durable as teak is, it is also sensitive to stains and damage which can permanently mar its surface. Keep flames, chemicals and even black-soled shoes away from the wood's surface to prevent irreparable damage.

Step 2:
Spray the surface with water. Use a fine jet of water to clean the teak's surface of loose dirt and grime. A garden hose will provide sufficient water pressure for this initial cleaning process.

Step 3:
Clean the wood with special teak cleaner. There are a number of high quality teak cleaners on the market. Use a cleaner like Amazon teak cleaner to do a thorough cleaning. Dilute the cleaner as directed by the label and then use a non-metallic brush to scrub the cleaner into the wood. Rinse the surface thoroughly afterwards.

Step 4:
Let the teak dry for 24 hours. If the teak is the color you want it after cleaning then move on to the next step. If the color is too dark then give the wood another cleaning.

Step 5:
Finish the process with a teak oil. Teak oils are specially designed products to keep the teak strong and beautiful. Use an oil such as Teak Guard or Amazon's Teak Oil to treat the teak with oil. Apply the oil to a clean and dry teak surface by wiping the wood with a rag soaked in the oil. Apply as many coats as the label of the product directs or until the teak has acquired the color you want.

2008-03-08 04:44:15 by ubbalinda

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The set was a floor model... so they came with no instructions... do I use charcoal or is wood ok? Any help is gratly appreciated.

um..im not that much of a pro, but i no that you can take a lighter and dry brush to start it, but then add little by little larger peices of sticks, then wood!(i think so anyway!)

2007-05-27 17:05:21 by michelle

Price: $190.00 $159.99

Durable, FSC-certified Eucalyptus hardwood; galvanized, rust-free hardware; easy assembly
Measures 43-1/4 inches wide by 27-1/2 inches deep by 18-1/2 inches tall; weighs 20.24 pounds
All-weather hardwood coffee table for outdoor or indoor use

I have been asked to refurbish my neighbors teak patio set (1 octogonal table and 4 chairs w/slats). I have refinished loads of wood furniture before but never teak. I know how to clean and seal it but just want some kind of a ball park figure on how much I should charge.

Just power wash it with deck cleaner and wipe it down with teak oil. Do it yourself $75.00 Contractor $300

2008-03-08 15:11:47 by ubbalinda

Price: $10.51 $2.99

2" Standard size fits most umbrella hole tables
Single Replacement Cap ring set
Accomodates umbrella poles up to 1-1/2" in Diameter

i recently bought a beech coloured hard wood set of patio furniture...it was expensive but i bought it as i liked the colour of the wood.

my husband (when i was out) treated it with 'teak oil'..and it has completely changed the colour...and i now hate it...so as you can imagine..we exchanged a few words!

my husband said it is the correct treatment for the wood...and it has to be treated. anybody know if this is true... are you supposed to coat outdoor wood in teak oil?? thank you for any serious answers.

p.s. he told me to ask on Yahoo...to prove he is right!!

As a member of his gender, I am sorry to say he is WRONG!
TEAK oil is a darker colour than beech wood, hence it will obviously darken the colour of "beech coloured hardwood".
To best retain the appearance of light coloured woods, I recommend a clear water-based exterior varnish. There are many brands on the market these days, your local hardware store will advise. Oils are good for wood, but they generally darken the colour initially, with the added disadvantage of not sealing the wood from staining by just about anything else. Try washing it off with caustic soda and bleaching it to get the original colour back. (Well, let him do it to retrieve the relationship. hehehe)

2007-08-07 11:11:25 by Hat-A-Tat-Tat

We are interested in purchasing a fire pit with a new patio set, but don't know the regulations in Colorado Springs regarding burning wood in it.

Check with your local fire official.

(719) 385-5950


I know in my town, a mesh covered fire pit or chimenea must be at minimum 5 feet from any structure and must not rest on a wood surface.

2006-04-03 09:27:20 by Trina