The Friendly Teak Guide - to maintaining your teak furniture for generations

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cover photography by Charlotte May


CONTENTS

part 1: weathering | outdoor use part 2: cleansing | light or deep cleaning part 3: coating | oil, seal or varnish?


TEAK CARE & MAINTENANCE


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On the contrary, teak used indoors, away from natural sunlight, will gradually become a darker shade of brown over a period of time

These natural changes do not affect the quality and durability of the teak furniture.

Teak when used outdoors will gradually weather into a handsome silver grey.


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