There are products specifically made to even out the ability of difficult woods
to absorb stains. Ask anyone who builds and finishes furniture.



The fellow with the Albin used something that smelled like acetone for
that very purpose. It didn't work. Nothing was capable of getting
enough oil out of the teak. I haven't looked lately, but the last time
I did most sites said staining teak was not a good idea either.
If the original poster tries it I'd like to hear the results. At my
yard it's generally considered a no-no.


Robert B
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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There are products specifically made to even out the ability of difficult
woods
to absorb stains. Ask anyone who builds and finishes furniture.



The fellow with the Albin used something that smelled like acetone for
that very purpose. It didn't work. Nothing was capable of getting
enough oil out of the teak. I haven't looked lately, but the last time
I did most sites said staining teak was not a good idea either.
If the original poster tries it I'd like to hear the results. At my
yard it's generally considered a no-no.


Robert B
35s5
NY


Maybe use an oil based stain?

"Calif Bill" wrote in message
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"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...

There are products specifically made to even out the ability of
difficult woods
to absorb stains. Ask anyone who builds and finishes furniture.



The fellow with the Albin used something that smelled like acetone for
that very purpose. It didn't work. Nothing was capable of getting
enough oil out of the teak. I haven't looked lately, but the last time
I did most sites said staining teak was not a good idea either.
If the original poster tries it I'd like to hear the results. At my
yard it's generally considered a no-no.


Robert B
35s5
NY


Maybe use an oil based stain?


I have to concur with those who say "Don't do it." The variations in the
grain are part of the beauty of teak. If you would stain it, you might as
well go whole hog and just *paint* it.

have to concur with those who say "Don't do it." The variations in the

grain are part of the beauty of teak. If you would stain it, you might
as
well go whole hog and just *paint* it.


That's a very good point and I've seen people paint over teak with good
results. That may be a smarter move as well since you can get the paint
off one day.


Robert B
35s5
NY

On 3 Dec 2006 17:01:42 -0800, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

That's a very good point and I've seen people paint over teak with good
results. That may be a smarter move as well since you can get the paint
off one day.

If you seal the wood with varnish first, it is possible to remove the
paint at a later date. We have already painted some of the teak trim
that is difficult to get at but it would not look good on the part
that I'm doing now.