Aki Mini Console

Teak wood has a golden honey colour when new, but after time it naturally fades into a light grey patina. This colour change is only cosmetic and does not affect the strength of the wood. But if you prefer the golden colour there are a couple things you can do too slow down the ageing process.

Most teak furniture manufacturers recommend not using teak oil - we definitely agree! The wood’s natural oil is sufficient to protect it from damage. Teak oil is not actually the same as the natural oil found in the teak tree. It is just called “teak oil” for marketing purposes & is actually not good for the integrity of the wood.

We recommend instead to use a treatment with teak sealer such as Semco Teak Sealer if you'd like to maintain the natural honey colour.  This is only needed once a year in order to effectively protect teak wood from colour fade. And if later you decide to let the furniture fade naturally to grey, teak sealer treatments can simply be discontinued. After not applying sealer for a while, the wood will simply begin to age as before.

Since teak sealer is more effective at preserving the colour of teak wood, and it only requires a few hours of your time each year to apply, it is recommended over teak oil.

Cleaning Teak Timber 

Teak is very durable and will last for generations. It only needs some basic cleaning to remove dirt and to prevent external mould growth. You should choose a sunny day to clean your teak furniture so that it will dry faster. It is recommended to use a specially formulated teak cleaner such as Golden Care Teak Cleaner, which will clean and brighten the wood at the same time. Soapy water will also suffice for basic cleaning.