What is teak oil?

Teak oil is a kind of synthetic oil specially used for teak antiseptic protection after optimized treatment Teak is one of the most durable wood It has strong anti mildew and sun protection ability It is rich in natural oils and generally does not react well to commercial varnishes and sealants However, many users still want to add some protection to their teak products Teak oil can meet the needs of these people Teak is most often used to make outdoor furniture and hulls This wood is also sometimes used as a decorative or exterior window frame and is widely praised for its strength and durability It is naturally waterproof and resistant to sunlight, and can be placed outdoors or in water all year round In an ideal state, teak can protect itself by secreting or regenerating oil Most teak experts object to using varnish, paint or sealant on teak These products will damage the self-protection ability of wood, and lead to wood drying and cracking, loss of durability Most teak also does not require general cleaning and maintenance, but experts recommend treating products with specific oils in harsh conditions Furniture made of teak can go through years of hot summer and snowstorms Of course, teak boats can be soaked in water (especially sea water) for weeks or months Teak oil does not come from the teak tree because it cannot be extracted from the tree unless the teak wood is destroyed In fact, teak treatment is a synthetic product that mimics and enhances the protective properties of natural teak oil Teak oil is usually sold by teak product distributors, as well as specialty wood and home repair companies Users can find different types of oil according to their needs For example, teak furniture oil is generally optimized by UV protection, which can make outdoor teak furniture more durable On the other hand, marine teak oil is generally optimized for water and moisture resistance There is no fixed formula for this oil, and the ingredients or essential elements are not the same Most manufacturers recommend that users use teak oil products only in certain circumstances Because teak prices are generally very expensive, the use of inferior oil will damage the value of teak, which is completely unnecessary.