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    Default Newbie how to finish a FLER armchair and TH Brown coffee table

    Hi, I have a Fler armchair and a TH Brown coffee table that I would like to sand back and refinish. I believe they are both teak, not blackwood (see pictures). Once I have sanded these back (with 120, 180, 240, and 320 sand paper) I am wondering what I should use to finish these? Should I use Danish oil? Danish wax? Beeswax? Something else altogether? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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    Hi Mrs S.

    I would recommend Wattyl Teak Oil Scandinavian Oil. It is probably similar to what was originally on the chair. It can be used as a wipe on finish. You may want to think about a final coat of wax, or satin Wipe On Poly ( the oil and Poly are available at Bunnings), as protection for the two items.

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    Thanks Rob, I was just checking out my local Bunnings this morning so I know exactly where to find those products.

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    Have you been to Bundendore Gallery? They use the Livos Kunos natural oil sealer, it combines oil with natural waxes and resins. An alternative if you haven't made up your mind yet.
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    Thanks for the tip. I haven't been able to find Wattyl's Scandinavian teak oil at my local Bunnings, I could only find Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil. I'll check out the Livos Kunos.

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    As they are already finished items, I'd also suggest starting with 240 paper, not 120. No point scratching them all up only to have to smooth them again
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    As the oil finish is in the wood and not on it, there's no sense in using sandpaper at all – unless you actually want to reshape the wood.

    If there are dark areas (sweat and grime embeded in the oil finish), then I would clean the furniture down with a good quality reviver and a coarse cloth, wiping off the residue with a clean soft cloth as you go. After that, any good Danish oil will have the furniture looking almost like new (if, in deed, that's your objective).

    If it's not too dirty, I would just wipe it all down with a well rung out hot soapy cloth and when dry, apply Danish oil and be done with it.
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