Problems with teak oil on outside furniture

PaddyMoloney

Last spring I applied a couple of coats of Furniture Clinic teak oil to various items of garden furniture. I was very careful to completely cover all the surfaces. Within a couple of weeks blotches appeared on the furniture (see the attached photographs). What is happening, how can I resolved the problem and how can I ensure that it doesn't reoccur?

EssexExile

No expert but I suspect it is caused by whatever was on there before, when they were made. The way I've always done it is to pressure wash all the crud off, sand down a bit then use the oil.

Having said that, they look like my "cheap as chips" Homebase garden chairs, nothing can make them look good!

PaddyMoloney

EssexExile said:

No expert but I suspect it is caused by whatever was on there before, when they were made. The way I've always done it is to pressure wash all the crud off, sand down a bit then use the oil.

Having said that, they look like my "cheap as chips" Homebase garden chairs, nothing can make them look good!

Thanks. Yes, they are cheap as chips Homebase chairs, so you have a point. 

jcb208

Just paint them with Cuprinol colours will last far longer then the  teak oil

Rusty190

Is it mould/mildew?
I read somewhere that the oil element feeds/encourages mould growth.
I use "Teak wonder dressing and sealer" for my ancient garden bench and it still looks pretty good.
The teak wonder stuff is fairly pricey - made for yacht decks apparently - but it's very quick and easy to apply and lasts for ages.