Can You Sand Teak

Sand and Protect the Wood. Sand the teakwood to remove the gray-colored surface grain. Use 120-grit sand paper or a foam sanding, block and sand in the direction of the wood grain. For large areas, you can use a handheld random orbital sander to reduce the labor necessary to remove the faded wood.

Can teak wood be sanded?

Sanding the Teak You can do most of the job by hand with 120-grit sandpaper. If you prefer to use a machine, choose any standard palm-sized orbital sander. Keep in mind that sanding machines make small, circular scratch marks. You’ll have to erase those by hand-sanding with the next finest sandpaper, 150-grit.

Can you sand and oil teak?

The best way to restore old teak is to encourage its natural oils to emerge from within. To do so, sand your vintage teak wood with fine 150-grit sandpaper and then clean and dry its surfaces before adding a sealant.