Can I put water repellant on a teak shower chair

[Por_sha911]

About 2 years old but doesn't look right. Thinking about Thompson's Water Sealant. Thoughts?

[masraum]

I would take it out of the shower to let it dry, then oil it or treat it with something to make the wood healthy, then treat it.

You could probably use something like the Thomsons or you could get tung oil (the real stuff which is not really what you get at HD). It's my understanding that tung oil is often used for boat stuff. It's supposed to penetrate the wood and then dry/harden, kind of like linseed (which I think is related to tung)

But I'm certainly no expert.

[shadowjack1]

Go to a boat store and purchase a teak cleaning kit and some teak oil. Clean the teak wood, a two part step, let it dry out them apply teak oil. The chair will look brand new.

[masraum]

What ^ he said ^

that sounds much better.

[crb07]

Originally Posted by shadowjack1

Go to a boat store and purchase a teak cleaning kit and some teak oil. Clean the teak wood, a two part step, let it dry out them apply teak oil. The chair will look brand new.

Semco is the best but if it is always getting wet I would use a natural teak oil. 2 step first, let dry, oil. If the grain is raised maybe some sanding will be required. If you scrub every few months with almost any soap and a scotchbrite pad and re-oil you may avoid 2-parting again or at least not so often.

[Baz]

[Por_sha911]

Thanks for all the ideas. So let me hone in on my question. The seat isn't graying like seen with outdoor stuff. Just doesn't have that deep rich color it used to have and I see some whitish spots (water spots from minerals?). Can I just dry it out and add a teak natural oil or do I need to go the whole route? I don't want to rebuild the motor when all it needs is new valve cover gaskets...

One other thing: my wife is SUPER sensitive to smells. Whatever I use can't have any lingering odor.

So what say ye?

[LWJ]

Ok. I have teak on my boat. There are two camps.

1) varnish, cetol, or oil. All look like crap. Cetol lasts the best. It can be ugly. Sanding quickly removes wood and you don't have anything left after a few seasons.

2) leave it natural. Teak greys and only needs occasional washes. Not attractive but it will last for decades.

As a point of information, I sanded and oiled the teak a few years ago. Looked like garbage after less than a year.

[look 171]

light sanding with 150, then 220 grit paper. Apply Teak oil and the most important part, sand in the oil while its still wet. I usse a 300-400 grit wet/dry sand paper. Keep applying the oil and sand along the grain. Do this twice or three times and allow the end grain to drown with this oil. If you are intense, apply a coat of furniture wax. Not sure if that's necessary since it will be in the shower, but you will see the waater bead off the chair (for the first month?)

[Tidybuoy]

I've cleaned the teak on my boat many times. I used to use the teak cleaner/brightener but I have found that good old dish soap and a scrubby sponge or scrub brush works just fine. After it drys, apply teak oil and let that dry. You should be good to go for about a year.

Every time you clean teak, it will come back like new. Definately use teak oil and not a wood sealer, teak is very resistant to water and will hold up for a very long time. BTW, teak oil will dry hard and will be a water repellant.

[Por_sha911]

Looks like I'll try cleaning and teak oil. Any suggestions for a decent oil that doesn't stink up the whole house? I don't need a lot for a small seat in the shower once every few years.

[look 171]

Simple Watco Teak oil will do. Dont forget to wet sand with the oil