Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Refinishing Teak
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LeonaKL
08-12-02, 08:31 PM
I have a 20+ year old teak table and chairs. I lightly sanded the chairs and table, wanting to get rid of some scratches and stains. Then I oiled with Dynamic Teak Oil. The furniture stayed sticky (tacky). I used an oil cleaner called Murphy's Oil Soap thinking I just had too much oil on it. Two weeks later, the wood is still slightly sticky.
How do I get rid of the stickiness?
Thanks,
Leona
How do I get rid of the stickiness?
Thanks,
Leona
George
08-13-02, 05:15 PM
Clean with 00 steel wool and VM&P Naphtha, available from better paint stores.
Naphtha is similar to paint thinner, but it dries more quickly and leaves no residue of its own. I use it often in my shop to clean furniture recieved for work; it will not harm any CURED finish, but it will cut grease, oil, dirt, grime and wax from furniture.
Allow to dry completely, the re-apply the teak oil according to the manufacturers directions.
Naphtha is similar to paint thinner, but it dries more quickly and leaves no residue of its own. I use it often in my shop to clean furniture recieved for work; it will not harm any CURED finish, but it will cut grease, oil, dirt, grime and wax from furniture.
Allow to dry completely, the re-apply the teak oil according to the manufacturers directions.