Teak Oil is a blend of Tung Oil and Linseed Oil which nourishes and enhances the natural beauty of hardwoods and exotic timbers, such as Teak and Iroko. It contains U/V filters for protection against colour change due to sunlight and is therefore suitable for both interior and exterior use. Teak Oil is not suitable for exterior use on oak. Teak Oil produces a hard wearing satin sheen finish on hardwoods. Teak Oil is ideal for protection and refurbishment of garden furniture as it replaces natural oils which are lost through weathering It gives a natural open grain appearance, but forms a water-resistant coating which prevents water ingress into the timber.
Application
Teak Oil may be used on new or aged timber. Always test Teak Oil on an off-cut of timber or an inconspicuous area of furniture to check colour and finish is as desired before oiling the whole article. If the timber has been previously coated, remove the old coating with either Mylands Special De-waxing solution (for wax finishes) or paint and varnish remover (for lacquer finishes). Clean, dry and sand the timber – ensuring all dust is removed. Teak Oil may be applied using a clean, white, lint-free cotton cloth or brush. Work the oil well into the wood and leave for up to 15 minutes before wiping off surplus with a clean lint-free cloth. (failure to wipe off surplus will prevent penetration of subsequent coats and leave a sticky surface – if surface does become sticky, remove stickiness with White Spirit, 09 899 9262, and allow to dry before proceeding). Leave for a 24 hours and repeat the process for the remaining coats. The minimum number of coats recommended is three, but more may be required depending on the condition and absorbency of the substrate. A light rub over with 0000 grade wire wool or fine abrasive paper between coats will improve smoothness and feel of the finish. (Use abrasive paper on exterior timber).
Drying times
Drying time will be dependant on temperature, humidity and film thickness. Allow 24 hours at 20°C between coats. Ensure previous coat is dry before recoating. Allow to dry for four days (or longer) before putting oiled article into use.
Coverage
The coverage will depend on the type and absorbency of the substrate and the application method, but should be an average of 10 – 12m² per litre.
