Q&A for How to Stain Teak Furniture

An oil-based stain will last longer than a water-based stain. You can choose whichever you prefer, but it's helpful to keep in mind how long they last.

It's best to sand it because it will open the pores of the wood. This will allow the wood to soak up the stain.

No. Staining over dirt, dust, and grime is a bad idea because the stain won't stick to the wood properly. Always clean off the wood before you stain.

You can pretty much use any wood stain—they're available in water-based and oil-based. Water-based stains are more common, but oil-based stains will perform better and last a little longer.

Mix and match colors such as cream and tan, but for accent colors, you want to take a cue from the undertones on the stain your teak has. In many cases, teak has orange undertones, and if you want to bring out this color, you should look for the opposite color on the color wheel chart (in this case, it is blue).

Using 120G sandpaper against the grain helps to freshen up the top layer and removes impurities from the top of the wood.

It's not a bad thing, it's what you want. Just make sure to use a primer that keeps sap from leaking through.

You don't have to worry about sanding off the layer of gray wood that discolors old teak that has been outdoors, but you do need to wash the wood thoroughly to remove dirt.

Sure, you just clean it with some solvent or alcohol. Use sandpaper after that. Then you can start to stain all that table and give it teak oil.

Yes, of course. It would be recommended to seal it, but you don't have to. Try to use other seals instead of wax.

Paint over the existing finish with another coat of stain. The first thing you should do is wipe off the old finish with a clean cloth. Now allow the surface to dry. Mix up some new stain and brush it onto the wood in the same way as you did before. Now you are good to go.