Our poor Parker dining suite gets the full brunt of the western sun. As a consequence, it needs to be oiled regularly to make sure it doesn't dry out and fade from sun damage.
With the sunroom renovation nearing conclusion, it was time to pay some much needed attention to the table and chairs.
I usually give it a once over with Danish teak oil and some beeswax. This time I tried some Penetrol multi- purpose wood oil. I wanted to achieve a longer lasting finish because it does not take long for the Danish oil and wax to dull - its position in the sunroom does it no favours.
Anyway, so far so good. I dusted the table down and removed all the built up marks before applying the Penetrol. The oil just soaked into the teak.
I gave it two coats and then an extra aggressive buff with a lint free cloth.
It looks as good as new for a late 60s dining suite.
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| Parker dining table and chairs |
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| close up of the wood grain |
It's very funky! I love it - particularly the upholstery which I am presuming is original.
ReplyDeleteLove your table- thanks for sharing the grain by the way- the shape is lovely and that green is superb against those white white white walls. I am so envious that you can sit anywhere in your house and see white! Mel.
ReplyDeleteThe dining suite looks like it's in excellent condition..do you use it regularly? It is beautiful in that room too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great in that space. A very funky table. I remember mum had a 70's teak dining table and I spilt a bottle of nailpolish remover on it. Whoops. It was never the same :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Doesn't it look so beautiful in your newly finished room?
ReplyDeleteWow! That is stunning. I have been hunting eBay for a Parker suite for some time. I think I am too fussy.
ReplyDeleteStunning. Just plain stunning! You've got some super fab pieces kicking around that house.
ReplyDeleteOooooh, lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shine!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorJUS!!! I love it. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThat table is just beautiful, and such a nice length. I love teak.
ReplyDeleteIs that where you eat predominantly? If so, how do you protect the wood surfaces and upholstery from childish spills? Am I the only one with grubs for children?
it looks just perfect, you do a great job with it keeping it look so good!
ReplyDeleteThat table is positively gleaming, as are the floors. I love your green fabric on the chairs too!
ReplyDeleteGood job on nurturing your loved furniture. If that table could smile, it would be.
Excellent oiling!! I admit I can't wait for the chandy to go up in here. Is it far down the list of to dos? Hope you have a lovely weekend. cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the TLC - the table looks fabulous. Nearly every single teak piece I have needs some oiling. Sigh. I better hop to - thanks for the motivation.
ReplyDeleteLove it - the green and the wood together looks fantastic. Emma
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh lovely, I have a Parker as well, will give it a go with the penetrol!
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