Teak Re-finishing

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CYQK

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Sep 11, 2009
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beneteau first 42 kenora
Been sanding down everything inside and absolutely love the light golden brown look of the bare teak.
When i spray clearcoat on it it changes to the much darker color
Anyone out there know how to keep teak that light brown color when spraying a coating on it??
Thks
 
justsomeguy

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Feb 20, 2011
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Island Packet 35 Tucson, AZ/San Carlos, MX
CYQK said:
Anyone out there know how to keep teak that light brown color when spraying a coating on it??
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Spray it with a coat of light brown paint? :biggrin:
But seriously, why the need to coat it with anything at all?
 
DougM

DougM

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Jul 24, 2005
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Beneteau 323 Manistee, MI
Any "clear" finish is going to darken the wood slightly. Even when you spray clear water on wood the coloration changes. If you really like the look of the bare wood, don't put a finish on it.
Teak is easy to maintain just by scrubbing regularly with a moderately stiff brush, across the grain, with salt water. The added benefit is deck surfaces don't tend to get slippery when wet.
 
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CYQK

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Sep 11, 2009
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beneteau first 42 kenora
We are on the inside
want the protection of a clr coat
 
justsomeguy

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Feb 20, 2011
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Island Packet 35 Tucson, AZ/San Carlos, MX
You could try some clear lacquer on a test scrap, but I agree with DougM.

Lacquer is the most widely used finish on furniture. It makes a very durable finish that resists water and alcohol. It doesn't darken wood color and its color does not darken with age like many varnishes do. In recent years there has been several advancements in lacquer finishes. Pre and post catalyzed lacquers today have superior hardness, with improved scratch and ware resistance. Lacquer is difficult to use with a brush because it dries so quickly. For this reason it is not recommended for use by amateurs. There are brushing lacquers that have retarders added to slower trying time, but the best application by far is spraying.

Advantages Negatives
durable skill required to apply
fast drying costly equipment
easily repaired
chemical resistant
 
JamesG161

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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Feb 14, 2014
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Hunter 430 Waveland, MS
All woods darken when you seal wood, according to the Admiral who was a professional painter in her youth.
My guess...
You are changing how light is reflected of the "raised grain" wood.
I love dark teak too.
Jim...
 
capta

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Jun 4, 2009
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Pearson 530 Admiralty Bay, Bequia SVG
We used to use a spray furniture polish on the interior, unfinished teak and I believe (if memory serves?) it did not darken the wood.
 
capta

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Jun 4, 2009
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Pearson 530 Admiralty Bay, Bequia SVG
We used to use a spray furniture polish on the interior, unfinished teak and I believe (if memory serves?) it did not darken the wood.
 
Dalliance

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Oct 6, 2007
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Hunter H30 1982 Chicago IL
Any clear finish that I know of is going to darken teak. So will oil. If you are sanding interior teak on bulkheads or floors, it's probably veneer, so be careful not to sand through it.

One thought. Was the wood previously varnished or oiled? If it was oiled, oil attracts dirt over time, so a cleaner and brightener might lighten the wood a bit before a clear finish is applied. However, those products require a lot of rinsing with water. A messy job to attempt inside the cabin, especially on vertical surfaces. You also risk ending up with uneven or blotchy results with the brightener. Might not be worth it.

Personally, I would just go with the clear finish and learn to love the richness of the darker teak. You can lighten the overall look of the cabin with light color cushion covers, shades, etc. so it's not oppressively dark. That's my 2 cents.

Whatever you do, we like to see photos here, so please share some before and after shots. I'm sure it will look great.
 
Charlie Jones s/v Tehani

Charlie Jones s/v Tehani

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Mar 1, 2012
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1961 Rhodes Meridian 25 Texas coast
in my interior, I use Lemon oil. If you put nothing on the wood, it will darken by itself, due to just life, and get rougher. Fact of life with wood.

I'd just use some oil, and accept the small darkening that produces

OH, and as a professional furniture re-finisher for 25 years, I would NOT put as brush anywhere CLOSE to teak. I'd use a scrubbie instead.
 
FastOlson

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Apr 8, 2010
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Ericson Yachts Olson 34 28400 Portland OR
I have put up several blog entries that show some of our refinishing & varnishing over the years.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?107-Another-Fall-Another-Bulkhead
There are some other photos a little earlier than this entry, also.
One thing to consider is that there is likely more than one shade of "teak"...
Our '88 boat was probably built out with teak that was no longer available by the 90's, when "plantation grown" wood was all that was left for production builders. (?)
We love the golden look of our restored teak and 4 to 7 coats of Captain's label varnish keeps it looking fine for years.
The comparison between the refinished door and the bulkhead beside it in this other entry shows what a difference the refinishing process can make.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?100-Vent-Method-for-Cabin-Doors

Best of luck on your efforts to rehab. your interior!
 
C

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Sep 11, 2009
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beneteau first 42 kenora
Fst Olson
Your post is spot on.
This is a 1984 boat and the teak on it does not look like teak avail today!
The goal here is to attempt a close match in color new to old.
But yes the dark color is just so beautiful hard not to love it
Going to experiment with some stains until i can get a reasonable match.The clearcoat I'm spraying on is a high end product the should protect the wood for a long time surely till i'm long gone
 
jibes138

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Jan 27, 2008
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ODay 35 Beaufort, NC
I use Formby's Tung Oil and it is a very light color. You just rub it on with a cloth and let it dry. Might be worth a try.
 
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Brian S

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Nov 9, 2012
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Oday 192 Lake Nockamixon
A friend of mine got new teak deck furniture for his house. Being I am the "Boat Dude" he asked me what he should use to protect it. Remembering the recommendation of a FL sailor and fellow forumite, I suggested he get some Semco Teak Sealer. When I saw the furniture, it didn't appear that the color changed at all. Semco does make several colors, and they have a color chart listed at the bottom of this page: http://www.semcoteakproducts.com/semco_products.htm

Even with an Apple Retina Display laptop color calibrated to D65 standard, I can't see much difference between #2 Natural, #3 Honeytone, or #4 Goldtone, but such is the "beauty" of web graphics. :D
 
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