By choosing from Teak Furniture Company, you are investing in the finest teak or teak alternative available. And the warranty and service is the best in the industry. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, we appreciate your trust in us.
Why Furniture from Teak Furniture Company?
This furniture is created to be beautiful, durable, functional and most importantly comfortable. Ideal for residential and commercial use, the exceptional attention to detail ensures that our furniture is built to last a lifetime.
Features of our Teak Furniture include:
- first quality teak
- advanced manufacturing process
- fine sanded finish
- superior construction techniques
- mortise and tenon joinery
- environmentally safe glues
- solid brass and stainless steel hardware
- award winning designs commissioned from leading designers and expertly re-engineered classic styles
- ergonomic details
- exceptional attention to detail and uncompromising quality
- industry leading product warranty
- custom design and modifications welcome
Teak Care?
Teak is the most weather resistant wood in the world. Historically, shipbuilders have used teak due to its high oil content which resists rotting and insects. No other wood is comparable.
Now, you have the luxury of choosing how you would like your teak to age. You have two options:
WEATHER...
If you prefer a weathered, silver-gray look, then do nothing. Over time, weather will cause some surface erosion leading to slight surface roughness, possible mildew and checking. Checking is a natural process that occurs when teak develops small cracks in the end grain of the furniture. A check is small and caused by teak continuing to age, weather and dry. Checking does not affect the integrity of Rock Wood furniture and will virtually disappear over time. The appeal of a weathered look is just that…a weathered look!
PRESERVE...
If you prefer to retain the natural, golden color of new teak, then seal your teak furniture with Semco Teak Care Products according to instructions below. Semco's recommended program helps to resist the normal effects of weathering, mildew growth and soiling. Checking will still occur but to a lesser extent. Previously sealed teak should be resealed to compensate for traffic and environmental wear and tear. You will be the best judge as to when your furniture needs to be resealed. Typically once a year is sufficient for residential use and a minimum of twice a year for commercial use.
Your furniture is weathered and you have
changed your mind?
RESTORE...
By using Semco brand products, you may restore your weathered furniture back to the golden color of new teak by following the instructions below.
How do I order Semco Brand Products?
We recommend the use of Semco Brand products and have worked with Semco to prepare this program. Customers may order Semco products by calling 800-662-0223 or via their website at http://semcoteakproducts.com/semco_products.htm
To answer your Technical Questions……….
A pint of teak sealer covers 25 square feet for the first coat and 50 square feet for the second coat. One-pint can is enough to cover two coats for a 4-foot bench. Based on this coverage, you can anticipate that 8 to 10 pieces of furniture can be properly sealed per gallon. The people at Semco Teak Products know teak furniture and can advise on specific application questions and coverage.
Step 1
Sealing
If you want to preserve the natural, golden color of new teak, then seal your teak furniture with Semco brand Teak Sealer and, if desired, clear coat.
Why?
The Sealer contains a UV inhibitor and mildewcide that helps to preserve teak in its natural color for an extended period. It resists weathering, mildew growth and soiling. Semco offers several color tones of Sealer. However, we recommend ½ & ½ Honey tone for the most natural look. The Clear Coat provides, satin finish to the surface and is especially recommended for tabletops to minimize food and beverage stains.
As an analogy, the Sealer is like "suntan lotion" which helps to prevent UV damage, and the Clear 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.
When?
Either before the furniture leaves Rock Wood or upon receipt of the furniture.
How?
This is only a general overview. Please follow the instructions exactly as stated on the Semco instruction label(s).
1. Wash the new teak with a solution of water and a strong detergent such as Tide or Wisk. Rinse well with clean water.
2. This opens
the grain of the wood and eliminates the waxy feel of new teak caused by
fine/oily dust during manufacturing. This is a very important step.
Ensure the wood is completely dry before applying the Sealer.
3. Apply a first coat of Sealer using a nylon paintbrush or a pump sprayer allowing the wood to absorb as much as it will.
4. Apply a second coat of Sealer once the first coat is complete (maximum 2 coats). The first coat does not have to be dry.
5. About 10 minutes after applying the second coat, wipe off excess Sealer from the wood with a clean rag.
6. Always apply both coats the same day.
7. When Sealer has dried, if required, apply one thin coat of Clear Coat with a nylon paintbrush over the Sealer. Wait approximately 10 minutes and wipe off excess Clear Coat with a rag.
Step 2
Day-to-Day Care
The following recommendations are based on the assumptions that your teak
furniture has already been treated with Semco brand Sealer and/or Clear
Coat. These suggestions are intended to help you preserve your teak in its
original condition.
Soiled? Stained?
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/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 Scotch Brite pad (green 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). Note that the use of any
abrasive pad or paper will affect the finish such that the affected area
will have to be resealed.
· Follow Step 3: Annual Maintenance & Resealing for just the affected area.
If you follow this procedure for just the affected area then you should be
aware that it would likely lead to lack of uniformity on the surface. For
this reason, we recommend that you leave any major cleaning requirements of
the Annual Maintenance program outlined below.
Annual Maintenance & Resealing
The following recommendations are based on the assumption that your teak
furniture has already been treated with Semco brand Sealer and/or Clear
Coat. These suggestions are intended to help you preserve your teak in its
original condition.
Why?
Previously sealed teak should be resealed to compensate for traffic and
environmental wear and tear.
When?
You will be the best judge as to when your furniture needs to be resealed.
Typically once a year is sufficient for residential use and a minimum of
twice a year for commercial use.
How?
This is only a general overview. Please follow the instructions exactly as
stated on the Semco instruction label(s).
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 Scotch Brite pad (green pad-lowest abrasiveness for household use)
or soft bristle brush
· Never use a brass brush, pressure washer or steel wool as they will
damage/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, then 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 the above Step
3. Ensure the wood is completely dry before applying the Sealer.
4. Apply a single fresh coat of Sealer using a nylon paintbrush. If the
teak was previously sealed with Clear Coat, then it is no problem to apply a
new coat of Sealer directly over the top of the Clear Coat.
5. About 10 minutes after applying the coat of Sealer, wipe excess
Sealer from the wood with a clean rag.
6. When sealer has dried, if required, apply one thin coat of Clear Coat
with a nylon paintbrush over the Sealer. Wait approximately 10 minutes and
wipe off excess Clear Coat with a rag.
Step 4
Restoring
If you did not follow the annual maintenance program and your teak furniture
has begun to weather to a silver-gray color, then you can still restore the
teak to its natural color by using Semco brand Two Part Teak Cleaner. These
suggestions are intended to help you restore your teak to its natural color
and original condition.
Why?
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. Semco brand Cleaner helps to restore the natural beauty of the wood. Semco cleaner removes the effects of mildew, weathering and food and water stains.
When?
Any time(s) during the life of the teak product. Note that using Semco Cleaner on a regular basis will contribute to a rougher surface over time.
How?
This is only a general overview. Please follow the instructions exactly as stated on the Semco instruction label(s).
1. Wet down the
teak with a hose.
2. Apply Part 1 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 a scotch Brite pad (green pad-lowest abrasiveness for household
use) or soft bristle brush to gently clean the wood.
4. Never use a brass brush, pressure washer or steel wool, as they will
damage/discolor the teak surface.
5. Without rinsing, apply Part 2 in the same fashion.
6. Rinse thoroughly with water.
7. Repeat the process for stubborn stains. The wood will lighten as it
dries.
To preserve the natural, golden color of the restored teak, follow the steps
outlined in this program beginning with Step 1: Sealing.
We are sure you will enjoy your teak furniture for many years to come!