Teak oil

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Teak oil is a care product for furniture made of teak or other hardwoods , which consists of linseed oil , castor oil , wood oil , natural resin and other, mostly manufacturer-specific ingredients. It can be colorless or pigmented . Its advantage over painting is that the wood pores remain open, so the wood can breathe. The oil improves the weather resistance and resilience of the wood. Too frequent use is disadvantageous, however: the pores are smeared, the surface remains sticky.

In the past, teak oil was offered in two compositions: as a thicker pre-oil for priming and as a less viscous oil for the second application or for refreshments. Today only one composition is sold.

The wood surface is sanded, then the oil is applied with a cloth or brush, more rarely as a spray . After drying, excess oil is wiped off with a cloth. Teak oil is flammable . Although it does not contain any pronounced poisons , the usual safety measures such as ventilation and wearing protective gloves must be observed at work. Cloths soaked in teak oil tend to self-ignite . They should therefore be burned after use, dried on the clothesline or soaked with plenty of water. Teak oil residues are to be disposed of like paint or varnish.

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