How to take care for teak outdoor furnitures

Despite being strongly resistant to sun, heat, moisture, bacteria, fungi and insects, as we mentioned in the post about the advantages of buying products made with teak wood, some care is essential for your furniture to last for years on end.

A simple measure for those who have furniture in outdoor areas of farms, summer houses or beach houses is to leave the pieces covered with waterproof capes when not in use.

On the other hand, if your furniture is in your home or in a place that is very frequented, this practice can become very tiring. An idea to simplify is to adopt ombrelones or umbrellas on tables and chairs. In addition to protecting your furniture from the rain, they still offer a nice shade on sunny days.

However, it is important to note that there is no substitute for periodic maintenance with specific wood products. Even if you choose to leave your teak furniture exposed day and night without any barriers, they will help to keep it looking like new.

Products for outdoor woods
Check out some product options for outdoor woods.

Neutral carnauba wax – indicated for furniture that is semi-exposed.

Transparent polistein – suitable for furniture that is very exposed. This product penetrates the pores of the wood, offering great protection.

Preservative Stain – has fungicidal action and protects against moisture and sun. Unlike varnish, it forms a thin film that does not peel and does not crack over time. However, at the time of purchase, check if the product has IBAMA’s mandatory registration number on the packaging. Also pay attention not to buy the finishing stain instead of the preservative stain.

Lasur – is a water-based wood finish. Leaves a thin protective layer against bacteria, ultraviolet rays and water penetration.

Varnish – creates a kind of film that covers the surface of the wood, resulting in a smooth finish that covers the natural irregularities of the furniture. When reinforced with solar filters, it guarantees resistance to solar radiation.

When we talk about parts that will be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, it is recommended to use products that have at least double protection or even triple protection against UV rays.

This care must be taken at least once a year to protect and ensure the durability of your furniture.