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How to Refinish a Teak Table

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How to Refinish a Teak Table

Our Teak table had seen better days. I was so tempted to replace it (I had my eyes on this one), but figured if I could bring it back to life, I'd reward myself with new chairs. Refinishing the teak table wasn't very difficult at all! 

How to Refinish a Teak Table

Supply List:

Watco teak oil + Stain in flagstone

staining cloths

Orbital Sander 

120 grit sanding discs

Step by Step Instructions:

First, I cleaned the table with a cloth and a tiny bit of dish soap

Next, I sanded the table 

How to Refinish a Teak Table

I waited until I sanded it to see if I wanted to use teak oil on its own, or one tinted with a stain. Here's what it looked like after sanding:

After I allowed the table to dry thoroughly, I soaked the staining cloth and wiped in the direction of the grain while feathering the ends so there wasn't a clear line of demarcation where one section ended and the other began.

How to Refinish a Teak Table

Per the instructions on the can, I waited 30 minutes and then wiped it off. 

If I had it to do over again, I think I'd use a brush for more even coverage, and sand a bit more. But it is a vast improvement from where we started! Tomorrow I'll share it with the new chairs and umbrella. It feels like an oasis!

How to Refinish a Teak Table

How to Refinish a Teak Table


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