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#SNAPPY TEAK FREE#
The weathered teak finish is intended to be a maintenance free finish but some cleaning over time will be needed. The raw teak wood is distressed to achieve the aged texture and to open the pores creating adhesion for the multi-layered Weathered Teak finish. If you only clean the teak wood it will continue to grey and age when exposed to the outdoor environment.Īs mentioned, weathered teak is a hand applied oil-based finish designed to achieve an out-of-the-box, aged teak appearance. If you prefer the color of new teak, use Teak Cleaner to restore the color and apply the Teak Protector to preserve the color. Once the product is cleaned and completely dry it may be placed in rain, sun or snow. Nearly all teak, treated with normal teak oil, will weather in 4-8 weeks.Ĭlean your teak product before winter storage and then prior to regular usage.The Teak Cleaner, Protector, and Shield if in contact may affect grass, plants and some types of flooring or pavement.This will prevent you from staining or damaging the surface under the product being cleaned. You must clean all teak product on a disposable plastic or thick fabric drop cloth.Before using our teak care products, you must ensure you have an environment suitable for refinishing.Do not use power sanding as heating may cause dark marks on the wood.Do not sand your Weathered teak as you will sand off the Weathered finish. If you have a rough area on a natural teak product and prefer smooth teak you may use a fine sand paper and/or a piece of standard cardboard to sand down the wood to a smooth touch.These spots can be cleaned, and should not be considered a defect. Black spots on the product after being exposed to the outdoor environment are a result of humidity build up in the wood and are natural mold spores.The high level of oil and rubber in the wood helps prevent the wood from rotting but all natural wood will grey when exposed to the outdoor environment. Teak is the best wood to use in outdoor furniture and any other marine grade applications due to the high oil and rubber content in the wood.There are several ways to clean and maintain teak furniture: These quality products provide the highest quality look and finish for premium grade teak. We developed Summer Classics teak cleaner, protector and shield. These cosmetic issues do not affect the structure and durability of the product.Īt Summer Classics we recognize the need for our guests to maintain teak in the finish fashion in which they prefer. Teak is the best wood for outdoor furniture but cosmetic issues will occur.
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Regularly cleaning teak and/or applying a sealer or protector will help to maintain a consistent appearance of the teak wood product. Each component is cut at different times from different areas of aged trees.Įach component and product may respond differently to environmental conditions causing one piece to darken or grey more than another. Just as no two hand-made or hand touched products are exactly alike no two teak wood slats are exactly alike. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - is a natural product which has natural characteristics. Click here to see our Standard Shipping Policy Alaska and Hawaii orders please add 1 additional warehouse processing day. If a product is needed by a specific date we strongly recommend you reach out to our Sales team (1-80) to verify shipping timeframes.Ĭanadian orders please add an additional 14 business days for processing and shipping. Delays in both material, production and shipping timeframes by manufacturers can vary without advanced notice and while we do our best to keep "Ships: In" timeframes up to date we may not always be able to do so due to a variety of factors. IMPORTANT: Please note that these timeframes are estimates only based on the latest information provided to us by the manufacturer/supplier. Please see the "Ships: In" information located within the main product description to the right of the product image and below the ADD TO CART button for that particular product's "Ships: In" timeframe. This is the number of business days (typically not including the day the product was ordered) that must pass before the item begins the shipping process. Please be aware that all products have a production or warehouse lead time.