Teak Wood Finish Laminates

Dealer of mid century modern furniture sculpture and art said that s often what he does.
Teak wood finish laminates. Oh no there s too much to love. It penetrates deep into the wood for protection that doesn t flake or peel over time. Average reported shrinkage values green to ovendry are 2 5 radial 5 8 tangential and 7 0 volumetric. Laminart a business unit of wilsonart engineered surfaces has supplied the commercial interior design and architectural professions with an exceptional selection of innovative design statement laminates metals and veneers.
For instance regular polyurethane won t set up. It is heavy with a uniform coarse texture and medium porous grain. It is best finished with a wipe on oil. I always use teak oil on my boat platform.
Teak is easily worked with both hand and machine tools although due to its density it is rather hard on tools. Scrubbing with fine gauge steel wool and then applying oil is often appropriate as a way to restore the surface on teak furniture whether it s solid teak or laminated with just a teak veneer. It dresses to a very smooth finish if tools are kept sharp and the worked edges of the wood remain sharp. That s why teak is frequently coated with a penetrating oil such as tung or teak.
The wood doesn t take stain exceptionally well and traditional clear finishes except lacquer can be a problem. Finishing teak poses the most difficulty. But two part polyurethane the type for marine use will. We re so glad you re finding so many products you love but you can only favorite 20 at a time.
It s solid teak but i would think the veneer would be the same. Multiple coats can be applied to produce various degrees of sheen. Maybe put it on as light as possible so it doesn t soak in to much. Please review your favorites to narrow down your must haves.
The knoll surface finish library provides users with images for all our furniture finishes including paints laminates plastics wood finishes fabrics and more. One or two coats produce a matte or satin finish. Brandon webster of gallery 2112 a d c. I would just be sure as lou said that it won t lift the glue.
The finish that i prefer for most interior teak is simple teak oil specifically dalys seafin teak oil. It just gives the wood a wet look.