Grey Weathered Teak

[vyv_cox]

I am interested in finding out why Deks Olje was a disaster?

The first problem was getting it on to the various vertical surfaces. It has the viscosity of water, making brushing it almost impossible without large numbers of runs down the topsides. Having succeeded, after an extremely long time considering the small area we were doing, we found that within a matter of weeks it was breaking down. After six months it was as if we had never done anything.

I suspect the problem to be that we were coating wood that had previously been varnished, so the Deks did not soak in. A new piece of timber that is used for hanging the outboard on the pushpit was done at the same time. After about ten years it is still in reasonable condition.

 

[Tugw]

Mix with water, spray on deck, go home.
When you return your deck will be clean and stay that way all season.

+1

 

[Piers]

+1

At first, I used this product but year on year the teak kept getting worse with more black and green. It couldn't cope.

 

[Tugw]

At first, I used this product but year on year the teak kept getting worse with more black and green. It couldn't cope.

Something to keep my eye on i think

 

[FWB]

At first, I used this product but year on year the teak kept getting worse with more black and green. It couldn't cope.

I can't understand why.
I have been using Brintons for years and my deck just gets better and better.
Have you been mixing it correctly?

 

[Piers]

Yes, I've been following the instructions to the letter.

I've used it on the stone patio at home to great effect, year on year, but it just wouldn't get to the heart of the problem on the boat. Maybe the mould and litchen had just got their roots too deep into the teak. I tried and tried with the Brintons, and although it would have a temporary effect, it just didn't get 'to the root' of it.

The Wessex treatment has done its work perfectly....

 

[bikedaft]

been using a vileda or similar and salt water about once/twice a year for 39 years (halcyon clipper 27, 1973)

some of the teak is looking slightly worn ie knots are about 1-2mm higher with all the abrasion over the decades. plugs all fine. takes about a day a year, ie during a gale to keep you warm

comes up a beautiful colour, lasts about a season, its better if the boat gets used a lot, salt splash i guess.

 

[reginaldon]

A wipe over with Danish Oil seems to be quite effective.

 

[pessimist]

Another vote for Wessex Chemicals. Used to use Semco but found that it weathered too quickly, does look good at first though.

 

[Tranona]

There seems to be some confusion here about treating teak. There is a difference between teak used as a non slip deck surface and teak used as trim such as rubbing strakes and handrails.

For teak decking the regular cleaning and use of a mould prevention such as Boracol is the way to go - simply because you want it to retain its non slip but stay clean and not get mould on it. No othe treatment is required.

Trim on the other hand does not need to be bare and non slip, and does not look good when it is weathered. The problem is that it dos not take finishes easy because of its natural properties which make it so good for decks. Oils of any sort are a disaster as they attract dirt and who wants sticky handrails, or if thin and runny like Deks Olje, evaporate in a very short period. Conventional varnishes do not work well because of the oils in the wood and when the film breaks down the wood goes grey very quickly. Porous woodstains on the other hand do take well to teak if the wood is cleaned first with acetone. They also have the advantage of not having a film to break down, so eroded bits can be touched up easily. The only negative feature is that they do not have a gloss finish, but in all other respects - cost, ease of application and long life they are superior to other finishes.

 

[FWB]

Apart from the spars, all the woodwork in this photo is bare teak. I apply Brintons Patio Magic once a year and it stays looking like this....

 

[Piers]

Apart from the spars, all the woodwork in this photo is bare teak. I apply Brintons Patio Magic once a year and it stays looking like this....

Hi Dylan,

Can i check two things with you?

1 Does the teak look like this when it's wet? I.e., no black or green areas?

2 Whereabouts is the boat kept? The reason for this is in case you mightn't be in area where you get invaded by the mould or litchen spores.

Looking good....

Piers

 

[FWB]

When wet the teak is red, no black or green since mould has been killed. The boat is in Falmouth.
I get some green mould over winter if I don't sail much, boat in use year round. I just apply the Brintons and the mould goes away. Only get the green mould where rainwater is slow to evaporate.
The Brintons is great for getting green off ropes too.

 

[Piers]

When wet the teak is red, no black or green since mould has been killed. The boat is in Mylor...Falmouth.
I get some green mould over winter if I don't sail much, boat in use year round. I just apply the Brintons and the mould goes away. Only get the green mould where rainwater is slow to evaporate.
The Brintons is great for getting green off ropes too.

Hi Dylan,

So pleased it works for you. Maybe it is a location and use issue. Just sad it didn't work for me although I persevered for six years trying to remove the mould and green.

Brintons fpor the ropes? I use the washing machine with conditioner!

 

[FWB]

I had the mast down this winter. I put all the ropes in a big container of Brintons mix. Then I used that dirty green water to pour over the patios. Now have super clean ropes and patios!
You could try increasing the dosage or try their Deck and Fence Magic. Both work for me.

 

[Piers]

I had the mast down this winter. I put all the ropes in a big container of Brintons mix. Then I used that dirty green water to pour over the patios. Now have super clean ropes and patios!
You could try increasing the dosage or try their Deck and Fence Magic. Both work for me.

I tried ratios from the recommended to full strength, frequent applications, the lot. It just didn't work. The non-mould and non-litchen areas came up fine, but the organic growths just weren't killed off.

I even gave the teaK a first verbal warning and when that didn't work, it's final warning, after which I went Wessex and it worked !

 

[Reverend Ludd]

Apart from the spars, all the woodwork in this photo is bare teak. I apply Brintons Patio Magic once a year and it stays looking like this....

How do you apply it and do you scrub & then wash it off ?

 

[FWB]

NO ! Just spray on and leave. Important to use when teak is dry and no rain forecast. It's a biocide and works for a year.

 

[Reverend Ludd]

NO ! Just spray on and leave. Important to use when teak is dry and no rain forecast. It's a biocide and works for a year.

Brill, thanks.
I have this diamond patterned non slip treads stuck on the deck in various places that are a bit scruffy and slightly green in places.
I was thinking this might clean them up and also help on a couple of teak fittings.

 

[Stork_III]

Brill, thanks.
I have this diamond patterned non slip treads stuck on the deck in various places that are a bit scruffy and slightly green in places.
I was thinking this might clean them up and also help on a couple of teak fittings.

Yes it does work on diamond pattern tread, but as it doesn't soak in, less effective at preventing reoccurrance.