Painting Teak Furniture

Painting teak furniture is messy work so doing it outside is obviously a must and when youre painting outside you need to have certain conditions.

Painting teak furniture. The oils prevent rot and give the wood a shiny patina but they also inhibit paint adhesion and can bleed through finishes so painting teak isnt the best idea in the world. Dont push down too much with the sander as this can damage the furniture. For example a brush will apply a lot more paint on the product than a spray. Sorry if that comes off as me being a jerk but there are some things that one should never ever do.

No teak cant be successfully painted or varnished. With proper care and preparation your teak wood can be painted and look beautiful once again. If your client doesnt understand that shed be ruining some probably expensive teak chairs id suggest that you should look for other clients. You may have some success though if the wood is old and weathered.

For our teak benches we used a car enamel paint that was sprayed with a professional gun. Painting teak wood isnt the best recommendation for teak furniture because the oil in the wood causes the paint to peel if the wood isnt properly sealed after paint application. If there are any parts of the furniture you dont want to stain use masking tape to protect them. Furniture painters can also paint your homes cabinets and vanities.

Apply an even coat all over. Painting your furniture doesnt just make it look new. Applying the paint on teak furniture not only impossible for beginner but it also takes time. This uses fine grain sandpaper and will gently sand away the old gray layer.

Clean and sand before you begin. Furniture painting isnt just for your patio furniture. Various types of paint and the technique will vary your results. To refinish teak sand it down with an orbital sander.

One of the reasons for using teak especially for outdoor furniture is its abundance of natural oils. It should be oiled to protect it. Clean your teak wood with a mild soap or dish detergent and a rag. Always put an old cloth underneath the furniture when youre painting.

A foam or bristle brush will do fine but you can also use a cloth dipped in stain to color your teak furniture. You can also transform your interior pieces with professional painting to add a new splash of color. The paint also protects the underlying material from stains and. You can also use small pieces of sandpaper to sand down teak by hand.