It's common for teak furniture to last for 70 years or more and to be passed on as hairlooms. ... However, untreated teak furniture exposed to the sun will patina and turn a grey color. Although the process does not affect the strength and the quality of the wood, you can choose to prevent it by staining the furniture.Nov 12, 2014
Can you darken teak wood?
Pour 6 ounces of Tung oil into the bottle through the funnel. ... Pour up to 6 ounces of linseed oil into the bottle through the funnel. Linseed oil will darken the teak wood. Add the linseed oil 1 ounce at a time until you reach the desired darkness of the teak oil.Jul 17, 2017
Do you need to stain teak wood?
The great thing about teak is that you don't have to stain or seal it at all because it produces its own natural oils that keep the wood in good condition. ... If left outdoors, extreme weather changes can cause the wood to crack, so it is recommended to cover the furniture or bring it indoors when not in use.