Teak Oil for Garden Furniture

Using teak oil for garden furniture can be an ideal solution to help protect and maintain wood throughout the changing seasons when exposed to weathering.

Good teak oil products often use a blend of natural oils – made from pure tung oil and linseed oil – which penetrate the wood to protect and enhance the grain, leaving an attractive natural finish. By penetrating the wood, the product replaces oils lost through weathering and helps to prevent drying, warping, splitting and deterioration. The very best teak oils can also offer some UV-protection.

Teak Oil Before and After

The impact of a teak oil can be subtle or quite dramatic depending on how weathered or previously protected the garden furniture wood was. The clear finish slightly deepens the wood’s natural colour, nourishing the wood and offering a refreshed, wood-colour appearance.

Teak Oil Alternative

An alternative to teak oil is Osmo Garden Furniture Oil 028 Clear. This super substitute is based on natural plant oils (sunflower oil and soy bean oil) and offers garden furniture a modern approach to the application and protection of wood.

Much like teak oil, Garden Furniture Oil helps exterior wooden furniture stay protected for longer, nourishing the wood and offering water and dirt resistance throughout the year.

Application

While both are easy to apply, teak oil generally needs to be wiped off after each application before leaving to dry, which promotes some wastage. Additionally, 2-3 coats tend to be recommended for bare/recently cleaned wood, therefore increasing the amount of product you will require to use.

Alternatively, Osmo Garden Furniture Oil generally boasts a higher coverage (24m²/L with one coat) and is applied thinly (2 coats) with a brush or lint free cloth, without wiping away any product.

This allows the product to not only penetrate and nourish the wood, but also allows for better surface protection, which is a breathable, microporous finish that does not crack, flake, peel or blister over time.

Best Oil for Outdoor Wood Furniture

The best oil for garden furniture will be one that can give wood a stunning appearance and the highest performance. If furniture is to be kept outside and usually uncovered, a wood finish with high UV-protection is imperative.

A good rule of thumb is:

The darker the Osmo wood finish colour, the stronger the UV-resistance

Osmo Decking-Oil and Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain are excellent products to help protect outdoor wood furniture which offer superior UV-resistance. They both display a range of natural transparent wood-colour options to choose from, such as Douglas Fir, Garapa, Walnut and Cedar.

Look out for the 4-5 star ratings for UV-protection on colours!

Natural Oil Woodstain 708 Teak

If you desire a transparent wood finish very close to a regular teak oil but with the highest performance, then Natural Oil Woodstain 708 Teak is the best oil for your outdoor wood garden furniture and more.

Osmo Wood Oil Overview

Osmo wood finishes offer exceptional benefits to all wooden applications, including garden furniture:

1. Long-lasting protection
2. High coverage
3. Natural and beautiful clear and colour finishes
4. Easy maintenance without peeling or flaking
5. Based on natural plant oils including sunflower, soybean, and thistle oils
6. Trusted by professionals and homeowners for outdoor wood care
7. Used by countless of people worldwide

Advice and Suppliers

Osmo wood finishes are designed specifically for protecting and enhancing wood surfaces. For help and advice, visit the Osmo Help Centre today or contact the expert technical team to discuss your wood project.

Go one step further by using and downloading the Osmo Recommends app. Answer a few questions about your project and receive perfect product recommendations from the experts, right at your fingertips.

Then, find you nearest Osmo Supplier online today by searching your postcode or using the interactive map.