Problem with teak table
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Reggie
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My husband bought this team table that someone had painted orange. He stripped and sanded the top. There is a spot that has a yellowish cast to it. You can see the grain underneath. Any idea what caused this? It won't take stain.
This is the section of the table that won't stain.
14 answers
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I would guess that something rubbed/scratched against the grain and partially closed the pores of the wood? Teak has beautiful grain all the way through, so I'd keep sanding (not by hand!) until you've gotten back to normal grain. But you CAN get down to normal grain.
Cheryl
on May 04, 2015
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@Reggie Have you tried using teak oil on the table? The galley cabinets of a boat we bought were badly discolored in places from who knows what (alcohol spills most likely) & teak oil was all it took to even out & bring the color back to them.
Katrina Warren
on May 04, 2015
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Is this a veneer or one solid piece of teak?? hard to tell from the photo. If you are down to the veneer, there is no hope. If the wood was left outside or got exposure to sunlight, it naturally turns a gray color. Teak has a very high oil content. (and he should be wearing a mask when sanding. the dust is toxic) You really don't need to stain it. The natural tung oil should bring out it's color. Post this over in the woodworking site, or go to Woodworkers Forum, http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f8/ The guys on this site are awesome. Post it under "wood finishing" and see if anyone over there knows. But post a pic of the entire piece too.
Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot
on May 04, 2015
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Good advise from Beth H. Good luck with the teak desk.
Jhunt10
on May 05, 2015
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It looks like to me you went past the veneer. You can tell if it is veneer by looking at the table from the side of it.
Sherrie
on May 05, 2015
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No idea, however I think the best thing to do is, use a wood milk paint (washed or stressed look) with a matt sealer.
San1411359
on May 05, 2015
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. As soon as the weather cooperates we will tackle the table and post a new picture.
Reggie
on May 05, 2015
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Is this setting outside? Or inside? Outside a marine varnish I side any sealed you want. Remember curing times on paint, sealers and wax.
Sherrie
on May 05, 2015
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I have always gotten a great response from Minwax when I message them on Facebook about my projects. I have sent them pictures and they are always helpful. Maybe you could try that? Good luck!
Karla @ Small Town Rambler
on May 05, 2015
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Where on the table is the marking, is it down the middle? I s it possible you can take a picture of the table and point out the area as some readers my have ideas to hide it without doing more damage. Thanx
Molly
on May 05, 2015
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have you tried teak or danish oil, instead of stain? You could also use a gel stain if you really want it to seep in and look uniform. I'm assuming that their is probably some chemical deep in the wood, so you might also want to try a product that washes/neutralizes the issue (it kind of looks like nail polish remover or bleach was sitting on the wood for a very long time).
S. Ferg
on May 05, 2015
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I've Looked at your photo as closely as possible, and it looks like to me that the grain in the bare area is running at a 90 degree angle, which would seem to indicate a second layer that is exposed. You can verify this is a veneer table by looking closely at how the grain acts around corners of a piece of the wood. For example, if the grain runs the length of the table, but runs side-to-side at the end of the piece, you know that's not possibe as you should be looking into the grain that is running along the length
Duv310660
on May 05, 2015
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It's VERY important to remember to sand WITH the grain of the wood, so unless you have a belt sander that rules out any other type of electric sander. With teak, sanding across the grain can cause the kind of marks you are showing in your photo, and it causes the grain to fill up. Try resanding by hand in one direction with the grain, then oiling the wood with tung oil (which is what they use in Denmark). Again, go with the direction of the grain when you apply your oil.
Nancy
on May 05, 2015
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Try orange glow hardwood floor cleaner and polish.
Grady
on May 05, 2015
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