Treating Outdoor Wood Furniture

The stain will help to protect the furniture from the sun and from the weather.

Treating outdoor wood furniture.

Oiling is especially good for outdoor wood furniture since all the nooks crannies and spaces between slats legs and arms are almost impossible to strip properly when paint or varnish peels. Most wood is by nature biodegradable so anything not built of treated lumber or rot resistant species such as teak redwood or cedar will rot and break down with surprising speed. If you have wood outdoor furniture that has weathered to a grayish color with cracks and deep grooves from over weathering it s obviously in need of more than a good old cleaning. Lacquer a mixture of dissolved tree resin or synthetic resin in alcohol is the sealant of choice for wood furniture.

The most common outdoor wood coating is an exterior grade penetrating stain. Clear coats spar urethane. All of the furniture should be sanded back and the surfaces prepared properly for applying a new layer of stain. No peeling no worse than before mess.

However it could make the teak wood dependent on continuous reapplications of oil to prevent the wood from drying out. The furniture should also be oiled three to four times every year. Generally you should treat the wood once every year or two. Let s take a look at the best ways how to treat untreated wood for outdoor use.

Let your furniture age naturally. Leave the wood alone and it simply resumes weathering as the oil wears out. There are many great wood sealers that are super easy to apply. Light cleaning of wood outdoor furniture is best done with a cloth moistened with water or a mild soapy solution.

For deeper cleaning at the start and finish of each season or in the instance of tougher stains or mold you can scrub with a soft brush and a mix of water and dishwasher detergent or oxygen bleach. If you have a power washer use it on light to knock off the embedded dirt and oil residue. These water repellent preservatives include a mildewcide and some products contain ultraviolet light absorbers that protect from sun exposure. Water sealers are simply a combination of chemicals and oils that have various additions for better uv and mildew protection.

At least 2 coats should be applied allowing 48 hours for the oil to dry. As wood ages it takes on a silver patina look that can be quite attractive. Try sanding and refinishing. Treating your furniture with teak oil will not help extend the life of the furniture.

You can preserve this appearance using a clear hardwood oil for eucalyptus or teak oil for teak furniture. Brush or spray application.