THIS IS HOW TO OIL YOUR TEAK GARDEN BENCH WITH TEAK OIL
This short video clearly shows you how to quickly and easily oil a teak garden bench with »OLI-NATURA Yacht & Teak Oil«. Enjoy watching!
Garden furniture and terraces made of teak, bangkirai or robinia are beautiful. To keep them that way, surface protection treatment is important. The amount of maintenance required depends largely on the type of wood. Hardwoods such as teak, for example, are naturally very durable and require little protection. However, exposure to the elements causes them to turn silver-gray over time. Not everyone likes this natural patina. If you want to prevent this discoloration, you can regularly refresh the wood’s natural color with the hardwood oil »OLI-NATURA Yacht & Teak Oil«.
This short video clearly shows how to quickly and easily oil a teak garden bench with »OLI-NATURA Yacht & Teak Oil«. Enjoy watching!
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The hardwood oil »OLI-NATURA Yacht & Teak Oil« in »Natural« and »Teak« protects wood against sun, rain and graying. Equipped with UV protection, it gives garden furniture, terraces, pool surrounds and yacht decks made of hardwood and exotic wood, as well as pressure-treated softwood, a weather-resistant surface.
The naturally drying oil based on natural oils does not form a surface film, but instead provides an open-pored impregnation. It does not crack, peel or flake off, but penetrates deep into the wood and fills the capillaries. This ensures very good water resistance. The wood remains vapor-permeable and can release absorbed humidity back into the air.
With the colorless »Natural« version, the wood grain and color are particularly beautifully enhanced. The lightly pigmented »Teak« version adds transparent color to the wood. The pigments preserve the wood’s structural appearance and give the surface a natural color. At the same time, the UV-stable color pigments help counteract the wood’s natural color change for as long as possible. Both oils are free from biocidal active ingredients and can therefore also be used on wood indoors.
Before application: prepare the wood
Before applying the wood oil , even well-maintained garden furniture and terraces must be cleaned: Use »OLI-NATURA Outdoor Wood Cleaner« or a mild wood soap and a brush to thoroughly remove all dirt, then rinse with plenty of clean water. Always work in the direction of the grain and allow the wood to dry thoroughly. For an optimal result, use sandpaper to smooth the wood fibers that have risen due to the moisture until the surface feels smooth again. Now brush off all sanding dust and wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth. If you oil your garden furniture outdoors, please do not do so in full sun or damp weather.
Apply with a flat brush or cloth
As soon as the surface is dry, apply a thin coat of oil to all sides using a flat brush or cloth. Always brush in the direction of the grain and, after a short penetration time, remove the excess oil with a dry, lint-free cotton cloth. For highly absorbent woods or very weathered surfaces, a second coat of oil may be advisable after drying overnight. Depending on the temperature, it will be dust-dry after 1–2 hours and fully cured after 2–3 days.
Re-oil once or twice a year - without sanding
Oiled wood also turns gray over time. If you want to avoid this discoloration for aesthetic reasons, you must regularly refresh the wood’s natural color. Depending on how strongly the wood is exposed to wind, sun or rain, you should re-oil the wood once or twice a year. This renews the protective effect and refills the wood pores with oil. A good indication that the wood needs maintenance is when its water resistance decreases, the surface feels rougher and the wood gradually turns gray. Re-oiling is easily possible without sanding.
Caution: risk of spontaneous combustion!
Particular care must be taken with oil-soaked cloths and rags, which can spontaneously ignite due to heat buildup. Naturally drying oils cure by absorbing oxygen from the air. This generates heat, which is normally released into the surroundings and is completely harmless. However, in oil-soaked and crumpled rags, cloths, pads or sponges, the heat cannot escape, meaning that under unfavorable circumstances they may spontaneously ignite. Oily cloths or rags should therefore never be left lying around carelessly; instead, soak them thoroughly with water, hang them outdoors and allow them to dry. Once treated this way, they can be disposed of safely after drying. Brushes, on the other hand, can be cleaned with mineral spirits after application and then reused.