Within 5 to 12 months of leaving the furniture outdoors in the sunlight it will begin to develop a grey patina.
Cleaning weathered teak outdoor furniture.
A gray weathered teak table being restored to beauty.
Step 1 prep the area by laying down a tarp.
Unless something spills on it you can give your teak furniture a yearly cleaning.
If your teak feels rough to the touch after cleaning you can do a light sanding with 220 grit paper to remove any rough.
Over time teak weathers to a gray patina that some may not find appealing.
The more consistent you are about cleaning your teak furniture going forward the less drastic the actions you ll need to take during restoration.
When you first purchase your teak furniture decide if you want it to maintain its original honey wood colored finish or whether you want a natural soft silver gray patina that comes from exposure to the sun.
Should you decide to let your teak weather to a silvery grey there s very little that you need to do.
How to clean weathered teak wood.
Allow it to fully dry.
How often to clean teak furniture.