Protecting Teak Gratings

[richardknight]

I've teak grating for the cockpit sole was in a bad state, hence it's been stripped right back. What should I prepare/protect it with to ensure durability without 'slippability'?

Thanks,

Richard

 

[philip_stevens]

Leave it - as I have done with my teak gratings.

Sand it down to clean bare wood and leave it as it is. A bucket of sea (salt) water over it is the best wood preserver there is. The clean wood look will go off over the summer and turn it a grey colour. Next winter give it another sanding down.

Try not to put any "finish" on it as over the season it will look worse than the bare wood will - and it will be slippery.

regards,
Philip

 

[Mirelle]

I agree entirely.