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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Sanding the teak
• Part 2 of 3: Smoothing the surface
• Part 3 of 3: Staining the teak
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Teak comes from the teak tree, a large, deciduous tree that grows in tropical forests. The wood is often used to make garden furniture, because it is more resistant to weather influences than other types of wood. Untreated teak often fades to a grayish color, which is why the wood is often stained. Before you can stain teak furniture, you will first have to sand and smooth the wood.

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Part 1 of 3: Sanding the teak

1. Wipe all dirt and dust off the wood. Use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe off any dirt. You wipe stubborn dirty spots with a wet cloth.
   • Do not use cleaning agents. You may damage the wood as a result, and you will certainly make staining a lot more difficult.
2. Sand rough spots with 120-grit sandpaper. Run your hand over the furniture to find rough spots in the wood. If these areas need to be sanded to get as smooth as the rest of the surface, treat them with sandpaper. While sanding, check regularly that the spots are as flat as the rest of the wood.
3. Sand the entire surface with 220 grit sandpaper. Before staining it is important to ensure that the surface is even and can absorb the wood stain. Sand the entire wood surface until it is flat and smooth to the touch.
   • Sand with the grain of the wood, or you can scratch the wood.
   • Wipe the wood dust off with a dry cloth before starting the next step.

Part 2 of 3: Smoothing the surface

1. Apply a coat of pore filler. Use a foam brush to coat the wood with pore filler. This will make the surface smoother and the wood stain will be better able to adhere to it.
   • If you want a lighter color, you can dilute it with turpentine.
2. Wipe off the excess pore filler after a few minutes. When the agent starts to dry, wipe away any residue that remains on the wood with a clean cloth. This will prevent stains and ugly spots on the wood. The surface will also remain smooth.
3. Let the pore filler dry completely. It should only take a few hours for the product to dry completely.
4. Treat the wood furniture with 220-grit sandpaper. Sand the surface a few times before staining. This way you smooth out all places where the pore filler has not dried evenly.
   • Use a cloth to wipe off the sanding dust after sanding.

Part 3 of 3: Staining the teak

1. Spread a layer of wood on the stain. You can do this with various tools.A foam brush or a regular paintbrush works fine, but you can also dip a cloth in the stain and treat the wood with it. Apply an even coat of stain.
   • If you don't want to stain certain parts of the furniture, cover them with masking tape.
2. Wipe away any stain that will not be absorbed by the wood. Wipe off the excess stain with a clean, dry cloth. Use a cloth that you don't mind getting dirty. It is very difficult to wash stain from fabric.
   • The longer you leave the stain on the wood, the darker the wood will be.
3. Let the wood stain dry. How long it takes for the stain to dry completely depends on how thick the layer of stain you have applied is. Do not touch the wet stain too much, as this can result in an uneven, blotchy coat of stain.
4. Apply another coat of stain to get a darker color. When the first coat of stain is dry, look at the wood to see if you are happy with the color. If you want a darker piece of furniture, you can apply a second coat of wood stain over the first coat in the same way as before.
5. Apply lacquer to the wood. When you are satisfied with the color of the furniture, apply lacquer to the wood with a clean brush. After applying the lacquer, make sure you let the lacquer dry long enough. There are three types of paint, each with its own characteristics:
   • Oil makes the wood look as real as possible, but does not best protect the wood. Never finish garden furniture with oil.
   • Varnish not only looks good, it is also a durable finish. You will have to apply several layers.
   • Polyurethane lacquer protects the wood the best of these three options and even makes the wood water-resistant.

Tips

• If the wood has grooves and rough spots, you can use wood filler before staining.
• If you leave teak furniture outside, the wood will turn a silver-gray color as it ages. If your furniture has changed color, it is especially important to sand it before staining.
• You can test the above steps on a teak plank to get an idea of ​​the color the wood will get.

Warnings

• Wear rubber gloves when staining teak, as wood stain can cause skin irritation.

Necessities

• 120 grit sandpaper
• 220 grit sandpaper
• Cloth or rag
• Rubber gloves
• Painter's tape
• Paintbrush
• Wood stain
• Pore ​​filler
• Wood lacquer