Teak Care

If you want to preserve the natural, golden color of new teak, then seal your teak furniture with RockWood Teak Sealer and, if desired, RockWood Top Coat.

RockWood Teak Sealer contains a UV inhibitor and mildewcide which help to preserve teak in its natural color for an extended period. It resists weathering, mildew growth and soiling. The RockWood Top Coat provides a protective, satin finish to the surface and is recommended for tabletops to minimize food and beverage stains.

As an analogy, the RockWood Teak Sealer is like “suntan lotion” which helps to prevent UV damage, and the RockWood Top Coat is like “car wax” which helps to repel liquid. In both cases, the products need to be reapplied on a regular basis to ensure maximum protection.

Within the first month of purchasing your new furniture.

This is only a general overview. Please follow instructions as detailed on the RockWood Teak Sealer instruction label.

1. Wash the new teak with a solution of water and a strong detergent such as Tide or Wisk. Rinse well with clean water.
   This opens the grain of the wood and eliminates the waxy feel of new teak caused by fine, oily dust during manufacturing.
2. Ensure the wood is completely dry before applying the Sealer.
3. Apply a first coat of RockWood Teak Sealer using the soft cloth supplied with each bottle.
4. Apply a second coat of RockWood Teak Sealer once the first coat is complete (maximum 2 coats). The first coat does not have to be dry.
5. Always apply both coats the same day.
6. When the Sealer has dried, if desired, apply one thin coat of RockWood Top Coat with a soft cloth.

Clean the teak with a solution of mild detergent and water to remove dirt and grime:

• Use a clean rag or sponge to gently clean the wood
• Rinse well with clean water
• Never use a brass brush, pressure washer or steel wool as they will damage and discolor the teak surface
• If there is severe staining and you are not satisfied with the results, then you may want to move directly to Step 3: Annual Maintenance & Resealing
   

Please note that for “emergency” spot cleaning of severe stains:

• Use a nylon scouring pad (lowest abrasiveness for household use) instead of a rag or sponge for the above procedure; or lightly sand the affected area using a fine sandpaper (250 grit). Please remember that the use of any abrasive pad or paper will affect the finish, requiring you to reseal the affected area.

Changed your mind? Even if you’ve left your teak to weather into silver-gray, you can always bring back its rich, natural colour with RockWood Cleaner. When teak is exposed to the sun and weather, the natural oils migrate to the surface of the wood. Our Cleaner helps to restore the natural beauty.

The following recommendations are based on the assumption that your teak furniture has already been treated with RockWood Teak Sealer and RockWood Top Coat. These suggestions are intended to help you preserve your teak in its original condition.


Previously sealed teak should be resealed to compensate for use and environmental wear and tear.


You will be the best judge as to when your furniture needs to be resealed. Typically every 8 months is sufficient for residential use and a minimum of twice a year for commercial use.

This is only a general overview. Please follow the instructions as detailed on the RockWood Teak Sealer instruction label.

1. Clean the teak with a solution of mild detergent and water to remove dirt and grime:
   Wet down the wood with a hose
   Use a nylon scouring pad (lowest abrasiveness for household use) or soft bristle brush
   Never use a brass brush, pressure washer or steel wool as they will damage and discolor the teak surface
2. For severe staining, lightly sand the affected area:
   
   ▪ Sand by hand or with a power sander
   ▪ Use a fine sandpaper (250 grit)
   ▪ If you choose to sand a table top, we recommend that you sand the entire table top to ensure conformity
   ▪ Clean the teak with a solution of mild detergent and water as per Step 1.
    
3. Ensure the wood is completely dry, before applying the Sealer.
4. Apply a single fresh coat of RockWood Teak Sealer using a cloth. If the teak was previously sealed with RockWood Top Coat, then it is no problem to apply a new coat of Sealer directly over the Top Coat.
5. About 10 minutes after applying the coat of RockWood Teak Sealer, wipe excess Sealer from the wood with a clean rag.
6. When RockWood Teak Sealer has dried, apply one thin coat of RockWood Top Coat with a cloth over the Sealer. Wait approximately 10 minutes and wipe off excess Top Coat with a rag.

When teak is exposed to the sun and weather, the natural oils migrate to the surface of the wood. The sun then oxidizes this oil and turns the surface to a silver-gray color. RockWood Cleaner helps to restore the natural beauty of the wood as it removes the effects of mildew, weathering, and food and water stains.

Note that using RockWood Cleaner on a regular basis will contribute to a rougher surface over time.

This is only a general overview. Please follow the instructions as detailed on the instruction label.

1. Wet down the teak with a hose.
2. Apply RockWood Cleaner to a small area at a time and overlap each area working from top to bottom so as not to let the cleaner dry on the wood.
3. Use the nylon scouring pad supplied with each bottle to gently clean the wood.
4. Never use a brass brush, pressure washer or steel wool as they will damage and discolor the teak surface.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water.
6. Repeat the process for stubborn stains. The wood will lighten as it dries. To preserve the natural, golden colour of the restored teak, follow the steps outlined in this program beginning with Step 1: Sealing.