Lister Teak

TEAK CARE

No other wood shares teak´s exceptional strength and durability and its unique texture and leathery smell are due to its high oil content. These characteristics, combined with the woods high density, prevent warping and rot and allow teak furniture to stay outdoors in all conditions, without maintenance or preservatives.

Teak is a natural product and, because of this, fluctuations of temperature and humidity may cause surface cracking and in particular the end grains. This is normal and will not affect the durability or strength of the wood.

Left outdoors, untreated teak will adjust to the elements over the years and the colour of the wood will change to an attractive silver grey, aided only by an occasional washing with warm soapy water in order to discourage moss.

To keep the original colour of your teak furniture you can use a product made by Lister - Teak Dressing although, since teak wood does not require preserving or treating, this is for cosmetic purposes only.

If you would prefer someone else to do the work and help restore your teak furniture back to its former glory, Lister offer a Teak Dressing Service as a solution. Please contact our Customer Services Team,from9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday only at enquiries@listerteak.com.- emails will usually be answered within 3 working days.

1. The furniture has turned silver and you want to restore it to its original colour:
Firstly wash the furniture with warm soapy water and a household scrubbing brush to remove all dirt, moss, bird droppings etc. This makes the next stage easier. Our supplier Lister recommends using their brand of Teak Cleaner and when the furniture is totally dry, apply Lister Teak Dressing

2. Grease spots have appeared on the furniture.
This is a natural feature of the wood and grease spots should gradually disappear after being exposed to sunlight. Should you wish to remove these blemishes, you can use a degreasing agent and gentle scrubbing brush. Rinse off with clean water. Persistent grease spots can be removed by using white spirit.

3. The furniture (which is placed underneath trees) has developed mildew spots or black blemishes.
This is usually the result of rainwater or sometimes sap dripping from the leaves of trees onto the wood leaving dark marks or spots. Ideally, we recommend that furniture is not placed under trees if at all possible. However these marks can be removed by lightly sanding with fine sandpaper.

4. How should candle wax or wine stains be removed from teak furniture?
Candle wax can be removed by placing brown paper over the wax mark and pressing with a warm iron. This will melt the wax, drawing it out of the wood and onto the paper. For wine stains, use methylated spirits to wipe the area clean.

To save time and effort, our supplier Lister offers a teak dressing service whereby they will collect your teak furniture* (free) from your door, clean and dress your furniture (rates to be advised upon request) and return it to you (free).

NB. This service usually takes place in our off-season period. Any requests for teak dressing your furniture during May to August will be subject to availability only.

For further information and a free quotation please call Lister direct on 01323 431177.

*Lister will normally only treat their own brand of teak furniture. However, if your furniture is made of teak, and made by another supplier, they will consider treating this. Call them direct for further information.