Yes we have no Teak Oil !

[1107]

Well it's sunday, time for a spot of rubbing down of the old grab rails I removed last week, & give them a good dose of teak oil---- IF I HAD ANY !----- My fault for leaving the top off whilst going for a cup of tea, but I'm going to blame the cat anyway, as it is now part of the tarmac. The question now, having not treated timber for salt water before is, will anything else do ?, as in my shed there is linseed, & a bit of Danish oil I have used for other stuff in the past. Just asking as it's a long way to the swindlers. Cheers.

 

[tcm]

Teak needs no oil, imho. Loads of classics at antibes today, none with oil - all either raw or varnished teak.

 

[Roach1948]

I agree - I used to oil the deck but now I don't as the oil attracted dirt and then it became a viscious circle of sanding then oiling. Linseed oil can be used but will deteriorate over time and may chip and flake. I think teak oil is made from tung oil that does not flake over time making the re-sanding process easier.

 

[1107]

Ok, I get your point , but the rails are quite bleached & I wanted to bring the colour up. Does this mean then, as teak needs no oil, any oil would be ok ?

 

[alanporter]

Over the past forty or so years I have tried every oil imaginable on my teak. All will help to some extent, but I have found Danish oil to offer the best protection.
Yes, teak does contain it's own natural oil, but it does dry out eventually and need replacing. It depends on how old your boat and it's teak are. After fifteen years I would strongly recommend oiling.
Forget the fancy teak oils sold by the swindleries, go Danish.

 

[cliff]

Agreed - Danish Oil is suitable, just remember to thin the first couple of coats.
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"Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

 

[1107]

Cheers Peeps. Danish is what it will be then as:- A, it is dry & quite old, but in quite good nick. B, I happen to have the stock.
The oil for the wood, & the Bacon fer me sandwiches.

 

[1107]

Thanks AlanPorter

 

[martinschulz]

As is widely known Teak in itself contains enough oil for conservation. When Teak (any wood) bleaches it is a protective function of the wood.

The undeniable advantage of the non-slippery Teak-deck willbe lost when varnished. oiling Teak is definetely unnecessary...I suggest you leave it as it is. The grey Teak, in my opinion, also gives a perfect contrast to darker wood.