Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. 5th August 2012, 05:01 PM #1
    weemingboon
    weemingboon is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Victoria
    Posts
    1

    Default Help with finishing indoor Teak table for outdoor use?

    Hello folks,
    I'm a bit confused (Yes, I'm a total amateur at this !) and I thought I'd better ask the experts here before I stuff up my table.

    I have an indoor dining table, made of teak, and is pretty heavy and chunky. It is currently waxed only, and not varnished and/or stained, and we have used it for 5 years indoors.

    As I'm going to take this table to be used as an outdoor setting now, (exposed to Australian sun, wind rain, heat and cold, 24/7), what is the best finish for it ?

    As I love the colour, I don't want to stain it, so, what are my options in terms of type and brand ?

    Spar Marine varnish ? (Sikkens ? Feast Watson ?)
    Oil ? (Cabots ? Dulux ? Feast Watson ? )
    Decking oil ? (Cabots ? Sikkens ?).

    I hope someone would be able to recommend a good type of product, please.

    Thanks !
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 5th August 2012 05:01 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 5th August 2012, 05:59 PM #2
    soundman's Avatar
    soundman
    soundman is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    5,773

    Default

    If you are going to put it out side and you are going to clear finish it...regardless expect to refinish it every couple or 3 years.

    As far as I can see your only option is marine polyeurathane varnish...and I would not be buying a hardware store brand.

    go to a marine supplier and look for brands like Hempel, Norglass or alatex.

    another option may be one of the specialist marine teak decking products.

    no matter which you will have to scrub the daylights out with solvent of it to get rid of last spot of wax.

    One thing that will improve its life considerably is a drop cloth.

    cheers
    Any thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
    Most powertools have sharp teeth.
    People are made of meat.
    Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Teak finishing and gluing
    By Wolfs in forum TIMBER
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 13th March 2011, 11:27 PM
  2. Restore Teak Outdoor Table
    By Off the Block in forum RESTORATION
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 9th May 2010, 06:03 PM
  3. Merbau for Indoor Table
    By KymG in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 26th February 2007, 11:01 PM
  4. What finish to use on outdoor teak furniture?
    By jzacc in forum FINISHING
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 22nd February 2006, 11:50 AM
  5. refinishing teak plywood outdoor benches on sailboat
    By sherwindu in forum BOAT BUILDING / REPAIRING
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 9th January 2004, 05:26 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules