There can be no better way of enhancing the look and functionality of your patio or garden than placing teak furniture. The golden brown or silver color of teak will instantly turn heads. Additionally, its durability and resistance to fungi, molds and mildew significantly enhance its longevity. To purchase the teak furniture, you actually need to consider the weathering factor and whether you want to oil the teak furniture or not. Let us discuss it in a comprehensive manner.

Weathering and Finishes

When it comes to teak finishes, there are three basic options- pre-weathered, sealed and natural. When exposed to different elements, including intense sun rays, rain etc. over time teak naturally turns silver gray. If you are fine with this look, there is nothing to do. You can just sit back and enjoy the teak furniture to grey in a few weeks or months time. Always remember to buy all the teak patio furniture at once to ensure that they change color all at once.

If you love the silver look of live edge slab, you can choose to buy pre-weathered teak. The benefit of choosing this route is that the color of the teak will stay as it is, making it simpler for selecting matching accent and fabric pieces.

If you wish to maintain the golden brown color of your teak furniture, you can purchase sealing to slow down the weathering process. But remember the sealants can also become ineffective in the long run. So, enquire your vendor about the maintenance process before making the purchase.

Oiling Teak Furniture

Some of the teak furniture manufacturers may advise to oil teak for preserving it and helping in maintaining its color. There is a negative aspect attached with oiling teak. Regular oiling can attract mildew and mold. For deciding to oil the teak beams or not, you can think of the area where you have placed the furniture. If it is placed in constant shade, an enclosed or covered area, the color of the teak will not fade soon. Indoor teak furniture will never fade.

But if you have placed the furniture in full glare of the sun, the color of teak will fade soon. So, you will have to weigh your desired teak color with the risk of molds. If you choose to oil, you will require doing it at least twice a year.

Consider the aforementioned factors to make the best teak patio furniture choices!