ok, so I won use teak oil, how else can I keep the as new colour?
As a ‘teak purist nerd’ (as my wife calls me), I would argue against using ANY treatments on teak. It is just not needed and unnecessary work. Why buy teak if you are planning on spending hours upon hours maintaining it? The whole idea of teak is that it is virtually maintenance free compared to other timbers. But, as I have to recognise that not everyone is the same, and that some will insist on keeping the teak looking ‘as new’, the only other treatment I would recommend is a silicone based teak sealant. This product is not solvent based but rather contains silicon which, when dried, seals the pores of the wood and prevents (with the help of UV inhibitors) the bleaching (weathering) of the wood. This teak sealant is our favourite. It does not leave the teak a horrible orange colour and it also dries properly without leaving the teak oily. It can also be brushed on with a paint brush rather then rubbed with a cloth. As it does not harm the Teak in any way, you are also safe to stop us
