Getting The Most From Teak Refinishing

<<>>Marine paints, varnishes and sealants including teak refinishing products are all subject to a range of conditions. Products which work wonders in one region, will not be so convincing elsewhere. The conditions around these products are so numerous it is difficult to give finite answers to questions like "What product is best for............?"

In this case there are a couple of contenders with different qualities to suit.

Linseed Oil

Linseed oil is represented in most teak maintenance products. It is excellent at preservation, however it does darken the teak as a result. This is due to carbonization from the sun. If the deck is to retain its nature color, then the oil should be scrubbed from the wood twice a year.

Tung Oil

Has better water resistant qualities than linseed oil. However it is more expensive. Tung oil does not darken the wood, but carbonization does occur. As the darkening is not as prevalent with Tung oil scrubbing back to the natural color, need only be done once a year.

Teak Sealer

A cross between resin / polymer and oil. Sealer demonstrates mixed characteristics. Due to the presence of resin, there is less carbonization and so less darkening. The more advanced products have an anti color pigment within, so stay lighter longer. Annual scrubbing is required should you want to get the natural color back.

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