What Is Teak Oil

Teak oil is a traditional natural wood oil which is manufactured from a blend of the finest pure tung oil and linseed oil for the best natural protection and a subsequently glossier wood finish. The oil is designed to give unparalleled protection against UV light (fading) and fungi moulding.

What is teak oil made up of?

Teak oil is a traditional natural wood oil which is manufactured from a blend of the finest pure tung oil and linseed oil for the best natural protection and a subsequently glossier wood finish. The oil is designed to give unparalleled protection against UV light (fading) and fungi moulding.

What can I use instead of teak oil?

Linseed oil can replace teak oil. Like teak oil, linseed is plant-based and offers a measure of weather resistance to treated wood. Unlike teak oil, linseed oil tends to darken wood and doesn’t resist water for extended periods.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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