Treating Wooden Patio furniture

m4rky

We bought our wooden Pation furniture a couple of years ago and now the wood is looking a bit grey and faded, even though its been covered all winter.

The marketing leaflet says its made from "oil treated 70% certified eucalyptus parana balau".

Should I leave it as it is or can I oil it again.
If so what oil do you use???

Thanks

nickj_2

teak oil normally is the best for this
try a small section 1st to see if it's ok

betheebee

Hi m4rky, I am a p&d by trade. I allways use Cuprinol wax that you can get in a tin or a spray can. I suggest that you first give the furniture 2 coats from a tin, 2.5 ltr about £10 from B&Q. Then before storing for winter get a can of wax spray and apply, then cover the furniture.
Hope this helps.

m4rky

Thanks for the answers... :T

I'll be making my way to B&Q this weekend :j

m4rky

betheebee: Is this the stuff you were talking about,
http://www.cuprinol.co.uk/products/hgf_oil_overview.html

It recommends using the restorer first then sanding down before using the oil.

If my table is a little grey do I need to bother with the restoring?

Thanks.