I have some checking on my table or chairs. What is the best way of getting rid of them?
Checking is a completely natural behaviour of any wood even teak. Some people like some checking on their teak and others prefer it to be without. Whatever you prefer, we would first let the teak settle down in its new residence for at least 3 months prior to undertaking any sealing of the checking. Once our teak garden furniture has been left for the first three months it is then considered ‘settled’ and no further checking should occur. It is now the ideal time to go over the furniture and seal any checking if that is what you prefer to do. Tools you will need: Exterior grade PVA glue, grade 180 sandpaper (or a piece of used grade 120 sandpaper) 1: Apply a few drops of PVA glue directly on your finger 2: Apply the PVA glue directly onto the effected areas 3: Wipe off as much of the excess glue trying to just leave some glue in the checking itself 4: Wait about 15 seconds for the PVA to start getting very slightly tacky 5: Start sanding the effected area in the direction of the teak g
