Used it on a new teak shower bench. It soaks in and the wood looks dried out even after reapplying. I'd like to hear if others' results are the same?
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New wood will soak up a lot of oil before it beads up water. I oil my teak table fairly often to make sure the wood shines and is protected. We also use this product on the teak on our boat. After a summer's use the teak is always dry again, if not put on several times during boating season. I just keep applying the oil every few days until water beads don't soak into the wood.
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Did you apply it and let it sit in the sun for a day? I think that was the directions. My teak shower bench looks well oiled right now.
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I found the same thing to be true. I have a teak shower caddy and I would love to find a product that protects and beautifies without risking an oily residue that can wash off and make the floor slippery. If anyone has found such a product, let us know!
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I did not, I used it on outdoor furniture and was very pleased that it dried quickly on the seating surfaces, and that water beads nicely so far a great product
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I used a mild soap and water solution followed by a light coat of teak oil. You could also use a good quality furniture oil. I happen to have a boat and so have teak oil at hand.
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I used Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Glue. Just a tiny bit, and wipe away excess with a slightly damp rag before it dries.
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I have found it absorbs nicely into any wood (i.e., hickory, ash, maple, bamboo) after just a few minutes. And it leaves the wood looking new, young, healthy. I wash the boards after I use them, but not after I oil them.
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The wood does not appear to be treated with anything, however, I have had mine in my kitchen for over a year and see no problems. It has gotten wet, but as long as it is just wiped off appears to have no effect and I see no stains or changes. Suppose you could cover it with a polyurethane once you got it. Very pleased with mine.
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Nope. Not at all. Dries completely, can't even tell it's on there other than the very slightly darker/richer color to the wood.
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I asked the manufacturer that same question. They advised that you allow the wood to dry out in between uses to avoid mold because the wood is untreated. I then asked them why they didn't treat it to avoid that problem. They advised that they have tried treating it in the past, but it resulted in staining on the clothes.
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For best results it needs to be died out as much as possible. The drier the wood is, the more material will be absorbed. If the wood is wet on application the wood can't absorb the material and the treatment will not be effective.
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Hi Barbara- From my experience my boards that looked pretty yucky came alive when I rubbed in the Boos. It brings out the wood grain and seals the surface really well. I rubbed in the Boss for a few minutes, let it sit overnight and then rubbed it off. I did that a couple of months ago and I haven't had to do it again...... yet. I probably will have to do it every 3 months- that is a guess at this point. Yes- I have not had any watermarks or stains- even beet juice washes off easily. I'm sure you will be glad you used this product. It goes a long way.......
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Nope. It's from it drying out and "burning". Just re-wet it if it's dried out.
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As far as I can tell, it is natural untreated unstained teak. I use mine in the shower as is. It may "weather" naturally over time, but this prospect doesn't bother me. So far, I can see no change.
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I would give it a try. The colors did not match my wood exactly at first look but when I used it, it really hid the scratches. it does not fill in the scratches but draws your eye away from them.
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My guess would be that this would just smear around on anything waterproof. It's basically like a balm and it soaks into the wood.
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The only thing I reused it on was an old dried as hard as a brick paint brush. Stuck it in an old can with the used used gel and left it a few days. When I washed it off it was almost soft. It took about 3 soakings but am now able to use it.
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I used mine in several different directions, and it worked very well. In fact, I just bought a second one. I used mine dry the first time, and then tried a little bit of water. It worked well both dry and damp. Perhaps the manufacturer can answer your question. I found them very easy to communicate with.
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Shake the product up well and apply it with a soft cloth. You don't have to do anything else. It should be absorbed by the wood.
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Water. I was very skeptical at first but after using 20 gallons of the product, I am a believer. The product turns wood a rustic, weathered color as they say it will. I am still a little skeptical on the durability and longevity of this product, time will tell. Bottom line is it makes new wood look old.