How Do You Refinish Teak Outdoor Furniture

Teak is a beautiful, durable hardwood that is often used in outdoor furniture. However, over time, teak furniture can become weathered and faded. If you want to restore your teak furniture to its original beauty, you will need to refinish it. Here are the steps on how to refinish teak outdoor furniture:

Materials you will need:

Teak cleaner
Teak brightener
Teak oil
Clean rags
Sponge
Scraper
Sandpaper
Polyurethane (optional)

Instructions:

Clean the furniture. Use a teak cleaner to remove any dirt, grime, or mildew from the furniture. Rinse the furniture thoroughly with water and allow it to dry completely.
Brighten the furniture. Use a teak brightener to restore the natural color of the teak. Apply the brightener to the furniture according to the manufacturer's instructions. Rinse the furniture thoroughly with water and allow it to dry completely.
Sand the furniture. Use a fine-grit sandpaper to sand the surface of the furniture. This will remove any remaining dirt or debris and smooth the surface of the wood.
Apply teak oil. Apply a liberal amount of teak oil to the furniture. Use a clean rag to rub the oil into the wood. Allow the oil to penetrate the wood for 30 minutes to an hour.
Wipe away excess oil. Use a clean rag to wipe away any excess oil from the furniture. Allow the furniture to dry completely.
Apply a second coat of teak oil (optional). For added protection, you can apply a second coat of teak oil to the furniture. Allow the second coat to dry completely.
Apply polyurethane (optional). If you want to add an extra layer of protection to your furniture, you can apply a coat of polyurethane. Allow the polyurethane to dry completely.