Indoor Teak Furniture

Maintenance of indoor teak furniture

Teak wood has been in use for a long time outdoors and in maritime applications due to its features like high durability and strength and also for rot and deterioration resistance. Teak wood color ranges from beautiful golden to darker brown with straight or wavy grains. Because it is rich in natural oils, teak wood is highly durable and will not be damaged in varying weather conditions. Teak wood is the most valuable among the woods and is in demand all over the world. Teak is a deciduous tree that grows in the dry, hilly tropical forests of Southeast Asia. The best hardwood teak comes from Indonesia. Teak trees grow upto a height of 150 feet and are considered to be the major source of income for many villages along the tropical areas.

Right from the 7th century, teak wood has been very commonly used in the construction and decoration of royal residences and palaces, religious buildings as well as trade ships. During the middle ages, people began using teak wood for ship building for its features like water resistance, durability and anti corrosion and anti rust properties, when it comes into contact with metal. All these properties have made people to go in for teak wood furnitures for their lawns, patios, backyards and decks. But nowadays, people have found out that using teak wood furnitures indoors not only livens up the house but also provides beauty and elegance to the entire home. Now, indoor teak wood furnitures are considered to be the perfect compliment to any room.

Indoor teak furniture is a great way to add elegance and class to any room in a home. While choosing an indoor furniture, one has to make sure that the wood is of high quality and is 100% kiln dried. The best quality teak wood will last for many years without weathering or splitting. The popularity of using indoor teak furnitures stems from the fact that people have now discovered the uniqueness that it provides to any room. No matter what type of room it is, the indoor teak furnitures will always add a touch of class and beauty to it. Indoor teak furnitures are of different types and can be made to suit the requirements of one’s room, be it a chair or a table.

An indoor teak table comes in different shapes, styles and sizes. Also larger size tables are available where people can sit around and enjoy the lavish party that the host has thrown. Also indoor dining tables can be made out of teak wood. They are readily available in the market with various styles, shapes and seating capacity. Teak wood dining table adds beauty to the dining room. Also custom made dining tables can be made these days. Basically, teak wood can be used to make all types of furniture right from chairs, tables, kitchen cabinets, bedroom furniture, wardrobes etc.

The teak furniture begins to age, and when exposed to the natural elements will influence the beautiful golden honey colored wood to a silver grey color. This will happen only if the furniture is place outdoors. If people prefer the natural look of the teak wood indoors, then it can be left as it is. But if you feel like you need a shiny, glossy look, then applying polish will help in the glow that you have always desired on your furniture. Once the polish is applied over the teak furniture, it will last for about two to three years with minimum maintenance. If proper care is taken, the sheen on the indoor teak furniture will last for about five years.

Basically, all teak wood furnitures are maintenance free. Normal wiping with a soft dry cotton cloth will always keep it shining. It is advisable to clean it with a damp cotton cloth atleast twice a week. Even though teak is loaded with self preserving materials like rubber oil and silica, regular cleaning has to be done. Also dusting or brushing lightly the grain of the teak wood can be done regularly using a utility brush with very soft bristles. For more stubborn dirt that has occurred on the indoor teak furniture, washing it with slight soap solution will be able to remove the accumulated dirt. But care should be taken that the soapy solution is totally wiped off. Finally, cleaning with a soft, dry cloth is recommended to clean away the wetness on the furniture. If the sheen or the glossy look of the furniture is seen to be fading away, then it can be worked on with hardwood oils or other finishes.

While purchasing indoor teak furniture, the first thing to go for is the highest and the finest quality of teak wood furniture available in the market. Also an intense check on the furniture for cracks or swelling has to be done.  Even though there are plenty of discount indoor furnitures flooded in the market, always be careful not to fall into the trap that might be set by the companies or teak wood sellers. Teak wood furniture is slightly costlier than other types of wood furnitures. Indoor teak wood furniture is considered to be a luxury furniture and hence proper care has to be given to the furniture to make it last for years to come.